Fret Crowning Files - What Do YOU Like? - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T13:45:46Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/fret-crowning-files-what-do-you-like?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A99252&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm with you Jeffrey on the S…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-12-30:2177249:Comment:995912012-12-30T23:22:54.815ZThomas Jameshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ThomasJames
<p>I'm with you Jeffrey on the SM diamond crown file. I have the offset one and I only use it on the upper frets to clear the body. That Little Bone might be a good substitute for that area. The two angles seem to mimic what I do with a cant saw file. FWIW: I did some searching and I saw someone post that those little bones are actually knife sharpeners? They look fairly easy to make. Two angles and some sticky sandpaper.</p>
<p>I'm with you Jeffrey on the SM diamond crown file. I have the offset one and I only use it on the upper frets to clear the body. That Little Bone might be a good substitute for that area. The two angles seem to mimic what I do with a cant saw file. FWIW: I did some searching and I saw someone post that those little bones are actually knife sharpeners? They look fairly easy to make. Two angles and some sticky sandpaper.</p> Since I posted this, I've gro…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-12-30:2177249:Comment:992522012-12-30T21:19:40.870ZJeffrey L. Suitshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffreyLSuits
<p>Since I posted this, I've grown less enamoured of my Stewmac diamond crowning files, and I'm probably going to sell them. The 2 (hideously expensive) ones I have, show very little difference between what's supposed to be medium & large crown radii, and are too, "school bussy".</p>
<p>Furthermore: I've started using a couple of pieces of binding tape, working each fret up to final polish, then moving to he next. I can use the binding tape for 4-6 frets before I need to change…</p>
<p>Since I posted this, I've grown less enamoured of my Stewmac diamond crowning files, and I'm probably going to sell them. The 2 (hideously expensive) ones I have, show very little difference between what's supposed to be medium & large crown radii, and are too, "school bussy".</p>
<p>Furthermore: I've started using a couple of pieces of binding tape, working each fret up to final polish, then moving to he next. I can use the binding tape for 4-6 frets before I need to change it.</p>
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<p>The Littlebone diamond file things are intriguing...</p>
<p></p> Unfortunately, none of them a…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-12-30:2177249:Comment:995212012-12-30T01:30:09.742ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Unfortunately, none of them are fret files.</p>
<p>Grobet makes both toothed & diamond fret files in their Swiss made line. They're super expensive but their "typical Grobet quality & durability" probably make them a 'best in class' investment.</p>
<p>And Robbie, thanks so much for the link to the Little Bone products (on the previous page). I was unaware of them. They're definitely worth looking in to. They appear to be a logical evolution of the fret file.</p>
<p>Thanks again,…</p>
<p>Unfortunately, none of them are fret files.</p>
<p>Grobet makes both toothed & diamond fret files in their Swiss made line. They're super expensive but their "typical Grobet quality & durability" probably make them a 'best in class' investment.</p>
<p>And Robbie, thanks so much for the link to the Little Bone products (on the previous page). I was unaware of them. They're definitely worth looking in to. They appear to be a logical evolution of the fret file.</p>
<p>Thanks again, Robbie & take care man (-: </p> They have some Nucut files on…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-12-27:2177249:Comment:992142012-12-27T02:41:38.793ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>They have some Nucut files on eBay.</p>
<p>They have some Nucut files on eBay.</p> Hi Hesh, I use the StewMac fr…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-12-26:2177249:Comment:993692012-12-26T23:53:55.931Zlonnie james barberhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/lonniejamesbarber
Hi Hesh, I use the StewMac fret crowning files then finish with their fret erasures. But I only do my own if I was in this as a business I would explore other avenues
Hi Hesh, I use the StewMac fret crowning files then finish with their fret erasures. But I only do my own if I was in this as a business I would explore other avenues I like the StewMac diamond 30…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-12-25:2177249:Comment:993342012-12-25T01:40:51.043Zharrison phippshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/harrisonphipps
I like the StewMac diamond 300 grit, and then take out the scratches with Simonds Nucut file I have had forever. Wish I could get another.<br />
It is worn but leaves an almost polished finish.
I like the StewMac diamond 300 grit, and then take out the scratches with Simonds Nucut file I have had forever. Wish I could get another.<br />
It is worn but leaves an almost polished finish. Check out the LittleBone:
htt…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-12-24:2177249:Comment:991202012-12-24T21:21:30.329ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>Check out the LittleBone:</p>
<p><a href="http://rectifymaster.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118%3Alittlebone-all-in-one-fret-file&catid=3&Itemid=29" target="_blank">http://rectifymaster.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118%3Alittlebone-all-in-one-fret-file&catid=3&Itemid=29</a></p>
<p>Check out the LittleBone:</p>
<p><a href="http://rectifymaster.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118%3Alittlebone-all-in-one-fret-file&catid=3&Itemid=29" target="_blank">http://rectifymaster.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118%3Alittlebone-all-in-one-fret-file&catid=3&Itemid=29</a></p> I use my first gen Stewmac di…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-04-11:2177249:Comment:869232012-04-11T22:30:20.106ZIan Davlinhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/IanDavlin
<p>I use my first gen Stewmac diamond file that has worn down into a pretty sweet state. I remember the guy who trained me back in '93 had a toothed file that was so worn and left the frets so nice that there wasn't much sanding to be done to bring the frets to a shine.</p>
<p>I use my first gen Stewmac diamond file that has worn down into a pretty sweet state. I remember the guy who trained me back in '93 had a toothed file that was so worn and left the frets so nice that there wasn't much sanding to be done to bring the frets to a shine.</p> More sincere thanks to you gu…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-04-11:2177249:Comment:866772012-04-11T11:43:31.070ZHesh Breakstonehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HeshBreakstone
<p>More sincere thanks to you guys for the great replies!</p>
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<p>John said "Oh. I don't do that it leaves marks on the fingerboard"</p>
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<p>Yeah there is that "skill" factor too.... ;)</p>
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<p>Don't ask me how I know this but a single edged razor blade makes a great little scraper to freshen up the fret board AND.... remove marks....</p>
<p>More sincere thanks to you guys for the great replies!</p>
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<p>John said "Oh. I don't do that it leaves marks on the fingerboard"</p>
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<p>Yeah there is that "skill" factor too.... ;)</p>
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<p>Don't ask me how I know this but a single edged razor blade makes a great little scraper to freshen up the fret board AND.... remove marks....</p> What I like about these files…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-04-11:2177249:Comment:868132012-04-11T08:21:17.970ZPierre-Antoine Roironhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PierreAntoineRoiron
<p>What I like about these files is that, after levelling with 180grit sandpaper along the strings' axis, I can color the frets with a dark pen (those for graffitis) and crown safely, being sure not to remove too much material.</p>
<p>What I like about these files is that, after levelling with 180grit sandpaper along the strings' axis, I can color the frets with a dark pen (those for graffitis) and crown safely, being sure not to remove too much material.</p>