How to fill a graphite nut?

[Papersen]

I`ve recently discovered that my E string was buzzing @ 1st fret because the nut was worn down. Any method for filling / fixing it instead of replacing with a new one ?

[p5string]

Try superglue

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Yep, superglue.

If You need more filling capacity, you can take some plastic (because that what it really is) shavings and glue them there as well.

Regards
Sam

[JLS]

Originally Posted by Papersen

I`ve recently discovered that my E string was buzzing @ 1st fret because the nut was worn down. Any method for filling / fixing it instead of replacing with a new one ?

This is the one time that I'd suggest shimming the entire nut, and recutting the ADG slots as necessary. Graphite doesn't hold a superglue fill in the longterm.

[Zooberwerx]

Originally Posted by JLS

This is the one time that I'd suggest shimming the entire nut, and recutting the ADG slots as necessary. Graphite doesn't hold a superglue fill in the longterm.

I've had only limited success with superglue and graphite nuts. I did have some luck with thin CA wicked onto graphite powder...can't recall what I was drinking that night. Be sure to etch the slot with an xacto blade so the patch has some purchase.

Shims work better in the long run; just short of a replacement nut. Beer can aluminum is perfect as it can be worked / trimmed with a razor. Also used wood tiles from my wife's art studio. Once cut to size and glued to the nut, I run them back and forth (like an eraser) on med. sandpaper to obtain the desired thickness.

Riis

[Papersen]

Originally Posted by Zooberwerx

Shims work better in the long run; just short of a replacement nut. Beer can aluminum is perfect as it can be worked / trimmed with a razor. Also used wood tiles from my wife's art studio. Once cut to size and glued to the nut, I run them back and forth (like an eraser) on med. sandpaper to obtain the desired thickness.

Riis

Thanks for the advice. I`ll try that.

I`ve currently folded some thin alumminum paper while I find a more durable solution. Works ok but it`s not aesthetically pleasant.

[Zooberwerx]

Originally Posted by Papersen

Thanks for the advice. I`ll try that.

I`ve currently folded some thin alumminum paper while I find a more durable solution. Works ok but it`s not aesthetically pleasant.

The can aluminum would be my first choice. Set the nut on top and etch / trace with the razor tip. Once glued into place, you can tweak & trim the margin with a Dremel rotary sanding drum. Be careful so as not to gouge the nut. Once re-installed, the shim virtually blends in with the surrounding FB & neck wood.

Riis