guitar2005 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Stew mac has two basic kinds of fret crowning files. Diamond and "traditional". I'm tempted to just go with the regular file. Will I regret not getting the diamond file? Also, any suggestions on the best place to buy? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrax Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Stew mac has two basic kinds of fret crowning files. Diamond and "traditional". I'm tempted to just go with the regular file. Will I regret not getting the diamond file? Also, any suggestions on the best place to buy? Thanks anything diamond will last longer. if you plan on doing stainless frets, diamond is a must, they will chew up normal fret files quick. not a whole lot of choices on this, i use stewmac since they are in ohio and i get my stuff overnight. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs man Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 I bought the diamond file from stew Mac. I first used a friends diamond file and that is what sold me. the file worked fast and smooth with out any trouble they $$ more but worth every penny. I would say if you can get the diamond get it you will be a happy guitar player. before I started doing my own fret jobs I spent more to have some one else do it for me. that being said over the years I will be better off. hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs man Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 (edited) the stew Mac files are vary nice once you get a diamond file you won't go back to traditional fret file. Edited September 9, 2006 by prs man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar2005 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 the stew Mac files are vary nice once you get a diamond file you won't go back to traditional fret file. I ended up getting a diamond file from the Fret Shop eBay store. I'll let you all know how it feels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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