al heeley Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I've been scouring round for a set of nut files. the StewMac set has a basic flaw (imho) in that they are shaped so the sides stick in the slot and you don't get a nice round profile. The Ibanez nut files have been recommended but UK prices are crazy: Luthiers Merc in US have them for $90, in the UK they are £85. Grrrr. I was also recommended a neat alternative, a set of welders jet nozzle welding tip cleaners, at £1.99! I have fouind this on a UK website: http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=371 welding tip cleaners I was wondering if anyone had any experience of using these gadgets, basically a set of different thickness rod files, for cutting nuts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Yes, They work pretty well if you only need to make a few nuts. See Topic:Click Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwhiteandthemaple Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 eNut Page Scroll down and you'll see a similar product. Read the description, it might help. I would suggest, if you have a digital caliper, measure each out (thickness) and slot them accordingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al heeley Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thanks guys, glad to know I'm not barking up the wrong tree. Now do I spend $8.99 for some welding tip cleaners sold as special fret cutting tools, or $2.35 for welding tip cleaners sold as welding tip cleaners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thanks guys, glad to know I'm not barking up the wrong tree. Now do I spend $8.99 for some welding tip cleaners sold as special fret cutting tools, or $2.35 for welding tip cleaners sold as welding tip cleaners? You shouldn't buy the $8.99 welding tip cleaners as special fret cutting tools. They can't cut frets . I think the $2.35 welding tip cleaners are cheap enough to give a shot as nut files though . Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 These damn things get way more praise than they deserve. I have them, and use them * a little *. The thinner sizes bend so easily, they will help you make some crappy string slots. Now, if they could be welded to something that would keep them from bending, they'd be much more useful, but still wouldn't surpass the round edge files. I think it's safe to say that "toothed" feeler gauges are a step up from these tip cleaners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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