Nut files

[carl h.]

Where do I go to get a decent set of nut files?

[lowendblues]

I bought these. They work great.

STEWMAC.COM : Gauged Nut Slotting Files

[scotch]

Originally Posted by carl h.

Where do I go to get a decent set of nut files?

Not the cheapest, but these are great!

STEWMAC.COM : Double-edge Nut Files

I haven't used these, but there are different sizes:

STEWMAC.COM : Gauged Nut Slotting Files

[carl h.]

How do you handle a B string slot?

I see file 4546 goes up to .120, any thing do a 130? or do I go old school and eyeball it?

[scotch]

Originally Posted by carl h.

How do you handle a B string slot?

I see file 4546 goes up to .120, any thing do a 130? or do I go old school and eyeball it?

You rock the .120 file laterally. Then, use a roundwound .130 to to do the final 'reaming' and shaping.

[Jason_A]

I have these From Warmoth and they work well.

Nut Files for Bass, Set of 7

[JLS]

Originally Posted by carl h.

How do you handle a B string slot?

I see file 4546 goes up to .120, any thing do a 130? or do I go old school and eyeball it?

Rock the .120 slightly as you file.

[carl h.]

Thanks for the links. I appreciate the leads.

As far as a 130, maybe I just need to stick with the drill index and papers to get a good parallel cut. Was hoping to find an affordable and simple solution from a file set.

Are those welding tip cleaners really as bad as some say? (Sold by various sources as nut files)

[Syco_bass]

I use these and they work great.

Nut Files | Allparts.com

You can buy a complete set or you can purchase the sizes you want.

[Zooberwerx]

Originally Posted by carl h.

Thanks for the links. I appreciate the leads.

As far as a 130, maybe I just need to stick with the drill index and papers to get a good parallel cut. Was hoping to find an affordable and simple solution from a file set.

Are those welding tip cleaners really as bad as some say? (Sold by various sources as nut files)

Not a bad idea but tedious when cutting a new nut. When using drill bits, go a bit undersized and wrap with emery cloth not paper. They conform better and are less likely to crease. Great for tweaking nut slots with minimal danger of removing too much material.

Riis

[carl h.]

I rough them out with needle files and finish with the paper and bits. My emery cloth is a bit heavy to wrap around a smaller bit easily, I suppose I ought to pick up some finer grades one of these days.