Off the deep end: ordered nut files

[Crowder]

I've tinkered with building parts guitars and setting up my own axes since I was about 15 years old. I'm 43 now, and still tinkering.

I just ordered a Tone Pros bridge for my LP. I know I could get away without using nut files to slot the new bridge, but it was a good enough excuse to finally buy some nut files.

I ordered the set of 8 from LMII. Wish me luck!

[Johns7022]

Good Luck!

I think I know where your coming from. I do my own work, short of 'cutting into stuff'...so it's a step for sure. Measure three times and cut once, and I think you'll be safe.

[RussB]

Good Luck!

The initial price shock will go away real fast once you use the files, then you'll wish you bought 'em decades ago and wonder how you lived without them...that's how it went for me, anyways.

Next, you'll be making bone nuts for all your guitars

[mslmg]

I just ordered the set of 8 nut files from Warmoth....

[RussB]

Nut files RAWK

[9fingers]

Nut making & adjusting are such common jobs on guitars that nut files are just about essential if you like to do the basics on your guitars yourself. Can't do it right without em. You won't be sorry.

[Primakurtz]

Right there with you guys. A buddy of mine is a luthier, and I finally got to play a few of his guitars. I can't get over how much better a perfectly cut nut plays. Soon, all my guitars will get "the treatment".

[EADGBE]

Good luck. And don't cut the slots too deep.

[Keyser Soze]

Tip: when you are cutting metal it is a good idea to pre-load the file with some chalk. this will help prevent the teeth from becoming clogged. Those little metal bits then slow your progress and can also make unwanted scratches.

Ordinary chalkboard stuff is fine. Just swipe the file through the chalk a time or two, then after a couple passes on the metal lightly rap the file against a hard surface to shake everything out, and reload with more chalk.

Your files will cut better and last longer.

[RussB]

Originally Posted by Keyser Soze

Tip: when you are cutting metal it is a good idea to pre-load the file with some chalk. this will help prevent the teeth from becoming clogged. Those little metal bits then slow your progress and can also make unwanted scratches.

Ordinary chalkboard stuff is fine. Just swipe the file through the chalk a time or two, then after a couple passes on the metal lightly rap the file against a hard surface to shake everything out, and reload with more chalk.

Your files will cut better and last longer.

Thanks for posting that. I'm a tool & diemaker, and what you speak is the Truth! A little chalk will protect and extend the life of those nut files when cutting metal