Nut slotting files? Some better than others? - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T09:49:37Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/nut-slotting-files-some-better?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A19741&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI use a white, plastic-friend…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-11:2177249:Comment:197952009-10-11T00:16:16.364ZJeremy Borkathttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeremyBorkat
I use a white, plastic-friendly buffing compound on files that I worry about clogging due to it being a large block, it's hard to lose, and it has no abrasive qualities to it. It's basically just a heavy wax which works pretty well. Makes the fret-end files from stew-mac last a few strokes longer, but nothing beats a good file brush.<br />
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Still, clogging is not the problem. It's just wear, and I'm still looking for the best possible files. I'd invest in diamond coated ones if such a beast existed.
I use a white, plastic-friendly buffing compound on files that I worry about clogging due to it being a large block, it's hard to lose, and it has no abrasive qualities to it. It's basically just a heavy wax which works pretty well. Makes the fret-end files from stew-mac last a few strokes longer, but nothing beats a good file brush.<br />
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Still, clogging is not the problem. It's just wear, and I'm still looking for the best possible files. I'd invest in diamond coated ones if such a beast existed. Hey Jeremy-- All of my files…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-11:2177249:Comment:197912009-10-11T00:08:40.322ZDonald A. Fortunehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DonaldAFortune
Hey Jeremy-- All of my files (including flat bastard files) I take and rub them with common school house chalk first and I don't have a problem with them loading up with what ever you are filing.<br />
Just my two cents...<br />
Peace,<br />
Donald
Hey Jeremy-- All of my files (including flat bastard files) I take and rub them with common school house chalk first and I don't have a problem with them loading up with what ever you are filing.<br />
Just my two cents...<br />
Peace,<br />
Donald They're definitely wearing ou…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-10:2177249:Comment:197792009-10-10T17:40:28.366ZJeremy Borkathttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeremyBorkat
They're definitely wearing out. No questions about it. At least 50-80 graphtech nuts worth since I got them in February.<br />
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My boss asked why they don't make them out of a better material, and it just doesn't seem lucrative for filemakers to make something like that. I would absolutely love it if they were a harder steel, less flexible, and held an edge for longer - as would everyone. Oh well, we can't have our cake and file it too.<br />
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Thanks for the responses, everyone.
They're definitely wearing out. No questions about it. At least 50-80 graphtech nuts worth since I got them in February.<br />
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My boss asked why they don't make them out of a better material, and it just doesn't seem lucrative for filemakers to make something like that. I would absolutely love it if they were a harder steel, less flexible, and held an edge for longer - as would everyone. Oh well, we can't have our cake and file it too.<br />
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Thanks for the responses, everyone. I dunno, Ron... sometimes the…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-10:2177249:Comment:197672009-10-10T15:17:10.166ZMike Kolbhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
I dunno, Ron... sometimes they do clog-up but there's definitely wear going-on as well. It seems that the thin ones (.010 to .015) tend to go first, altho' maybe just because they get used more frequently around here.<br />
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These days, I just bite the StewMac bullet and quietly get a couple of replacements as needed. What's interesting is how well the fresh ones work, indicating how slowly the old ones had worn.
I dunno, Ron... sometimes they do clog-up but there's definitely wear going-on as well. It seems that the thin ones (.010 to .015) tend to go first, altho' maybe just because they get used more frequently around here.<br />
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These days, I just bite the StewMac bullet and quietly get a couple of replacements as needed. What's interesting is how well the fresh ones work, indicating how slowly the old ones had worn. I got some stuff from L.M.I.…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-10:2177249:Comment:197652009-10-10T13:51:31.495Zthefishinmusicianhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/thefishinmusician
I got some stuff from L.M.I. years ago, and just recently used it....It's shark something or other.....A green acid type thing that you suspend the files in over night....It definatly put a better cutting edge on the old files....Wish they still sold it, altho I do have a big jug of it left....
I got some stuff from L.M.I. years ago, and just recently used it....It's shark something or other.....A green acid type thing that you suspend the files in over night....It definatly put a better cutting edge on the old files....Wish they still sold it, altho I do have a big jug of it left.... I don't think they are wearin…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-10:2177249:Comment:197562009-10-10T02:54:40.791ZRon Frazierhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RonFrazier
I don't think they are wearing out.<br />
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I think that the teeth are filling up with material.<br />
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I lube mine wit a wipe across the hair on the back of my neck.<br />
It lubes so it cuts better and doesn't fill the teeth .<br />
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Ron
I don't think they are wearing out.<br />
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I think that the teeth are filling up with material.<br />
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I lube mine wit a wipe across the hair on the back of my neck.<br />
It lubes so it cuts better and doesn't fill the teeth .<br />
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Ron We have three different kinds…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-09:2177249:Comment:197412009-10-09T16:50:33.301ZFrank Fordhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/FrankFord
We have three different kinds in our shop, and each has its own devotees. I like the Grobet ones myself. They all seem to wear out too fast. . .
We have three different kinds in our shop, and each has its own devotees. I like the Grobet ones myself. They all seem to wear out too fast. . . Hello
I buy my files from Ste…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-09:2177249:Comment:197322009-10-09T12:35:39.781ZMichael P. Lemieuxhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MichaelPLemieux
Hello<br />
I buy my files from Stewmac and have never had a problem with them. I have been using these for years with no disappointment at all. That's just my opinion. Opinions very.<br />
Mike
Hello<br />
I buy my files from Stewmac and have never had a problem with them. I have been using these for years with no disappointment at all. That's just my opinion. Opinions very.<br />
Mike