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The most durable and efficient nut-slotting files available.
Specially designed for nut slotting, each file cuts two different width slots.
Each 9/16" x 7-5/8" (14.29mm x 193.67mm) steel file cuts on the edges only, and tapers from the center to a different thickness on each cutting edge. The set of six files does the work of twelve!
Rubber-coated handles give firm, comfortable control for the job. The complete set includes edge widths for filing round-bottom nut slots on most stringed instruments, including basses. Each file's cutting edge is approximately 3-7/8" (98.43mm) long.
What files do I need?
Choose nut slotting files that are the same size or no more that a few thousands larger than your individual string gauges. A smaller file can also be rocked side-to-side to widen a slot to the desired size. For example, you can cut a .043" slot with a .042" file by moving it around a bit.
Tip: Customize your files
We recommend that you mark on each side of your files so while working you can quickly tell the different gauge of cut.
Here's how: make a cut on a scrap piece of bone or wood with both sides of the nut file, then measure the width of each cut with feeler gauges to determine which side is which. Guitar strings of known gauges will also work as measuring tools in a pinch.
Once you have determined the proper edge, mark the file accordingly with a permanent marker.
This set includes 6 double-edge files in the following sizes:
0.012" / 0.020"
0.026" / 0.032"
0.036" / 0.042"
0.050" / 0.060"
0.075" / 0.090"
0.105" / 0.120"
Bassface
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
The files work great. The 6 file set is enough to cover a standard tuned guitars, and 6 string bass range B-B.I wish they went the extra mile and engraved the size on the actual face of the file. It is written on the rubber handle, but that will fade over time.Listen, I feel ridiculous spending this much on a couple of files, but lifetime warranty so long as stew mac is in business. I can only justify this as a stringed instrument is just a tensioned string between two points. Least I can do is make sure those two points are crisp. Files are quality.
Mr. Atomic
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019
A big price for these nut files. They work well but $200?Buy these for a better price if you can.
Robert M.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019
Great set of files that I've used for notching the saddles on a new bridge I installed on a guitar. The double edge files are sturdy and well built, with a different size file on each edge. The only disappointment was that the markings on the files don't clearly identify which edge is which size. This could be simply fixed by changing the printing on the file handle to explicitly identify the size of each edge.
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