The latest in nut technology! (!!!) - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T15:32:45Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/the-latest-in-nut-technology?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A130787&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've got a spare dial indicat…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-10:2177249:Comment:1324142014-05-10T16:44:40.883ZRobbie Collinshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>I've got a spare dial indicator. I think I'll make one from brass stock on the Bridgeport mill when my machine tools course starts back up for summer.</p>
<p>I've got a spare dial indicator. I think I'll make one from brass stock on the Bridgeport mill when my machine tools course starts back up for summer.</p> I've been using that SM dial…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-04-26:2177249:Comment:1311292014-04-26T00:32:38.736ZThomas Jameshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ThomasJames
<p>I've been using that SM dial gauge for string height, and count my stokes. It's good for reference measuring before a replacement, or on a guitar where the player likes the action. A favorite tool for me.</p>
<p>I've been using that SM dial gauge for string height, and count my stokes. It's good for reference measuring before a replacement, or on a guitar where the player likes the action. A favorite tool for me.</p> Unless I get a very particula…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-04-25:2177249:Comment:1312312014-04-25T23:08:08.378ZAndrewhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Andrew715
Unless I get a very particular customer I dont get the feelers out as often as I used to. FF's method and a careful eyeballing gets great predictable results for me. If I do use feelers I just use one and measure between the string and the first fret. The safeslot stood out as gimmicky to me right away. You get used to needing 3 hands working on guitars anyway.
Unless I get a very particular customer I dont get the feelers out as often as I used to. FF's method and a careful eyeballing gets great predictable results for me. If I do use feelers I just use one and measure between the string and the first fret. The safeslot stood out as gimmicky to me right away. You get used to needing 3 hands working on guitars anyway. I tried laying a stack of fee…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-04-25:2177249:Comment:1314312014-04-25T17:03:26.576ZRobbie Collinshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>I tried laying a stack of feeler gauges on the fretboard against the nut. I had the same problem. Too much or two little pressure and the radius was off. A lot to deal with while cutting the slot.</p>
<p>I tried laying a stack of feeler gauges on the fretboard against the nut. I had the same problem. Too much or two little pressure and the radius was off. A lot to deal with while cutting the slot.</p> Hey Robbie... I bought that S…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-04-25:2177249:Comment:1314292014-04-25T16:24:41.601ZMike Kolbhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
<p>Hey Robbie... I bought that SafeSlot Nut Guard from StewMac and had to return it. It's probably more me than the tool, but I just couldn't make it work well. </p>
<p>The adjustment on the bottom is what drove me crazy... too little pressure and the gauges weren't snug to the board... but too much pressure and they would bow to a smaller radius than the board, raising in the center of the fretboard. </p>
<p>In the end, old habits prevailed: my fingers pressing the gauges works much better…</p>
<p>Hey Robbie... I bought that SafeSlot Nut Guard from StewMac and had to return it. It's probably more me than the tool, but I just couldn't make it work well. </p>
<p>The adjustment on the bottom is what drove me crazy... too little pressure and the gauges weren't snug to the board... but too much pressure and they would bow to a smaller radius than the board, raising in the center of the fretboard. </p>
<p>In the end, old habits prevailed: my fingers pressing the gauges works much better for me. The idea of having "both hands free" <em>seemed</em> like a good idea, but I learned it really wasn't an issue.</p>
<p>Again: it's probably more about the operator than the tool. If I were just starting-out, this tool might be very useful, but .... "old dogs, new tricks", etc. </p> I'm less cynical. This guy ju…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-04-25:2177249:Comment:1311222014-04-25T14:29:37.641ZRobbie Collinshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>I'm less cynical. This guy just thinks a zero fret is the answer. Most of us would beg to differ. I'm guessing he's targeting the DIY crowd that doesn't own nut files. </p>
<p>Nevertheless, I applaud innovation and am ready to offer constructive criticism, but in the end the market will sort it out. Besides, all inventors and entrepreneurs are in it for the money. It's their reward for risking their capital.</p>
<p>Many have offered gadgets for cutting consistent nut slots. Here's the new…</p>
<p>I'm less cynical. This guy just thinks a zero fret is the answer. Most of us would beg to differ. I'm guessing he's targeting the DIY crowd that doesn't own nut files. </p>
<p>Nevertheless, I applaud innovation and am ready to offer constructive criticism, but in the end the market will sort it out. Besides, all inventors and entrepreneurs are in it for the money. It's their reward for risking their capital.</p>
<p>Many have offered gadgets for cutting consistent nut slots. Here's the new StewMac product called the Safe Slot Nut Guard:</p>
<p><img name="skuimage" id="mainImage" src="http://www.stewmac.com/product_images/1lg/1823/Safe_Slot_Nut_Guard_sm.jpg" alt="Safe Slot Nut Guard" border="0" height="270" width="270"/></p> It seems to be all about mone…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-04-25:2177249:Comment:1313472014-04-25T14:00:25.360ZDonald A. Fortunehttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DonaldAFortune
<p>It seems to be all about money and then do what ya ned to do-- just my two cents--</p>
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<p>It seems to be all about money and then do what ya ned to do-- just my two cents--</p>
<p></p> I agree with Paul. What is hi…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-04-25:2177249:Comment:1314162014-04-25T03:34:45.658Zlonnie james barberhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/lonniejamesbarber
<p>I agree with Paul. What is his target customer? Much ado about nothing. I don't see this gizmo doing much other then making the maker some bucks.</p>
<p>I agree with Paul. What is his target customer? Much ado about nothing. I don't see this gizmo doing much other then making the maker some bucks.</p> I was thinking the same thing…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-04-20:2177249:Comment:1310822014-04-20T09:09:41.468Zsteve hewitthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/stevehewitt
<p>I was thinking the same thing. 'Tired of open string notes ringing out, adding colour to your arpeggios? We have the solution!'</p>
<p>I was thinking the same thing. 'Tired of open string notes ringing out, adding colour to your arpeggios? We have the solution!'</p> Sure Hesh. Maximum efficiency…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-04-16:2177249:Comment:1307302014-04-16T19:21:47.529ZPaul Verticchiohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Sure Hesh. Maximum efficiency and NO "dead Paul" smell in the room!!!!! :) When the time comes....enjoy me :) :) :)</p>
<p>Sure Hesh. Maximum efficiency and NO "dead Paul" smell in the room!!!!! :) When the time comes....enjoy me :) :) :)</p>