Stew-Mac Fret File

[naccoachbob]

Does anyone know if Stew-Mac's Quarter Round Fret File has the same type of abrasive on both sides? Or is one a coarse side and the other a fine side? These ole eyes don't see well enough to figure it out.
Here's the link to it.
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Fretting_su ... File.html
Thanks much,
Bob

[Jim_H]

I own that file, although it's apparently currently in hiding somewhere, so I can't verify for sure.

I'm about 99% certain that its the same on both sides.

[naccoachbob]

Thanks guys. I'm pretty sure it is as well. Something like that I think they'd advertise.
Appreciate the input.
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[Jim_H]

Well, it makes sense that it would be the same on both sides. It's designed to be used on either side of a fret end, without having to flip it around 180 degrees.

Also, if memory serves, it's a pretty course cut on it too....

[deadedith]

Yikes - $44.00 ?

[MuddyFox]

Dave, did you not see that we're talking StewMac here before you clicked the link? :))))

[Jim_H]

I like this one better, and it's a lot cheaper.

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Speci ... eo#details

[David L]

Hey Coach, I have that file and I absolutely hate it. I like the one Jim H linked to much better. The quarter round file got good reviews so maybe I'm just not smart enough to operate it. You know the old saying: "You have to be at least as smart as the equipment you're trying to operate". BTW, it has the same grit on both sides.

David L

[kencierp]

Hey Bob welcome back!

The fret dressing file I show how to make here:

http://www.kennethmichaelguitars.com/fretdressing.html


is what I saw at the Martin factory -- as far as I know its what they use today.

[naccoachbob]

Hey Bob welcome back!

The fret dressing file I show how to make here:

http://www.kennethmichaelguitars.com/fretdressing.html


is what I saw at the Martin factory -- as far as I know its what they use today.

Thanks, Ken.
I had once looked at making one based on your design, but must have got lazy on it. I didn't read all the way thru the steps, but I imagine you have it set up so that nothing touches the fretboard as you dress each fret.
And someone else said the one I have is coarse. It sure is!!
Thanks for all the welcome backs, guys. It's been too long.
John, I should have put this in the tools section. If it can be moved there, it might be more appropriate.
Bob