Any suggestions on getto nut files beside the $$ ones on stew Mac ... I've tried the welder tip cleaner ones. Not strong enough for corian. Thanks for any help
You need to be a member of Cigar Box Nation to add comments!
A trick for the thicker (wound) strings is to start the slot with an Xacto or thin saw and finish filing with a cutoff piece of the string you are using. The wound string acts like a file of the perfect size. Tip: The slot should be round on the bottom, to ensure the most contact with the string.
Many of my nuts are ebony, and I have great results with the Xacto saw and torch tip cleaners.
Replies
I have learned that nut slots need not be deep. This saves time and wear and tear on files. About half diameter of the string is all you need.
I use an old set of welders tip cleaners after cutting a groove with a three square needle file, works well
info here too. http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/nut-files-question