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Post by duendeyerbero on Dec 20, 2008 9:07:02 GMT -5
Hi, I´m thinking about buying the bass nut files sold by Warmoth, but first I would like to hear opinions about them. Has anyone tried ´em? They seem ok, and have gauges that Stew-mac doesn´t have (for bass nuts). And what aobut the site? www.warmoth.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=25198Thanks! DDB |
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Post by cynical1 on Dec 20, 2008 12:54:51 GMT -5
duendeyerbero - Well, Warmouth does seem to have the best price on these files. If you're going to be doing a lot of nut filing these are a pretty good investment. For a one off you might save more money taking it to a good shop to have it done. You might find this previous thread DIY Nut Files interesting. Another often overlooked option to filing nuts are Torch Tip Cleaning files. This chart will give you some reference on tip cleaning size to decimal equivalent for string gauges. Happy Trails Cynical One PS: I'm sure ChrisK will have nothing but nice things to offer you on the nice folks at Warmouth.. |
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Post by duendeyerbero on Dec 20, 2008 14:41:50 GMT -5
Oh yes, I´m aware of Chrisk´s thoughts about Warmoth!  About 85 % of the product reviews found on the web are from good to great, but there´s a 15% where people are really really dissapointed, so that makes me wonder.... One more thing, do these tip cleaners have round edges? And Cynical, did you ever do the feeler gauges experiment? How did it work out? Thanks a lot ;D |
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Post by cynical1 on Dec 20, 2008 15:21:37 GMT -5
One more thing, do these tip cleaners have round edges? And Cynical, did you ever do the feeler gauges experiment? How did it work out? Thanks a lot ;D The tip cleaners are round. You can get the file gauges pretty close to your string gauge with a full set of tip cleaner files...which are about $4.00-$6.00 a set...maybe 2 or 3 sets are required, depending on where you get them, to do both guitars and basses. They are not as rigid as proper nut files, but a light touch and a little patience and the finished jobs are hard to tell apart. If there's a welding supply shop anywhere near you can stop by and take a look at what they have. Gauges vary from set to set, but normally a full set only runs 3-6 bucks...so if it doesn't work...sell it in eBay as Swedish Nut Files and move on... I never did the feeler gauge experiment. I plan on trying it as soon as my guitar projects get close enough to requiring a nut...long way to go until then... Happy Trails Cynical One |
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Post by ChrisK on Dec 20, 2008 22:40:26 GMT -5
The practice of notching feeler gauges to make nut files is interesting. You are right tho' Cyn, that the edges need to then be rounded.
However, what are you going to use for your feeler gauges when you use your notched feeler gauges to cut down to your feeler gauges used as a depth reference? (Yeah, I know, two sets of feeler gauges.)
I think that nut files are worth it since they only cut on the bottom edge. This prevents the slot sides from getting too wide.
Which led to an interesting episode at Sears a couple of years ago when I asked a female clerk where the feeler gauges were. She said "Honey, I never expected to hear that line outside of a bar".
I took a deep breath since she was quite striking and had "that look in her eye". Many thoughts went thru my mind, but since she was skilled in the use of sharp workshop instruments, I let the issue alone since it just seemed way safer.
I was actually looking for a set of feeler gauges since I couldn't find mine. I also couldn't find my set of guitar nut files. About six months ago I found both, so I now have two sets of both.
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Post by cynical1 on Dec 20, 2008 23:24:17 GMT -5
Which led to an interesting episode at Sears a couple of years ago when I asked a female clerk where the feeler gauges were... Good thing you weren't looking for a Come-Along... After my last post I remembered something we used to do with the torch tip cleaners. Normally they're in a clever little metal case, which is a bit awkward for filing nuts. Taken out of the case they can be a bit too bendable. To make life easier we took a wood doll rod, cut it a few inched long and drilled it to the rough diameter of the tip cleaning file. Then we just glued the tip cleaner into the doll rod leaving about 1-1/2"-2" sticking out of the wood. Mark the decimal equivalent on the doll rod and voila!...instant nut file tool. We apparently had more time then money on our hands back then... Happy Trails Cynical One |
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