Filing the nut

[Jay2U]

I wanted to modify a nut for slightly heavier strings, so I needed a file for the job. As I didn't have the right size available, I had to find an alternative. Maybe this is old news, but a small drill and some sandpaper make a very suitable file in virtually any size.

 

[Jensby design]

Yeah, I do too. I use a chainsaw file sometimes as well.

 

[Zooberwerx]

For light mods, this works nicely. Personally, I prefer emery cloth as it conforms to the bit without creasing. Then again, I'm spoiled as I own a set of nut files.

Riis

 

[pfox14]

That's a really good idea. I have a set of gauged nut files, but they are for guitar and I don't have ones big enough for bass strings, so I'll try your idea. Thanks for the tip.

 

[GKon]

Great idea! I have been wanting to buy a set of nut files, but don't have the money to spend.
I do, however, have a huge set of various sized files (inch, metric and letter designations).

I like the idea of using emery cloth, too.

We also need to adjust for the thickness of the emery cloth/sand paper, for the overall size.

 

[Zooberwerx]

FWIW, I found the Dremel Micro Bit kit to contain more of the useful sizes.

Riis