This high-quality 3-part combination set is designed for marking string positions and filing nut slots across a broad range of string gauges. The set includes a Feathered Edge String Groove Saw, Rhombus Diamond File, and Pointed Oval Diamond File.
3-PART SET CONTENTS:
Tool #1 - Feathered Edge String Groove Saw
Tool #2 - Rhombus Diamond File
Tool #3 - Pointed Oval Diamond File
SELECTED DIAMOND FILES
The diamond files are of high quality USA manufacture being primarily used for intricate work by jewellers, engineers and gunsmiths. The included files have been selected after research and testing of the many different file profiles available.
TOOL #1 - FEATHERED EDGE STRING GROOVE SAW*
The tool is designed for creating precise marking grooves for the nut files. The saw can also be used for producing string slots for high trebles (typically .009"- 0.012") by increasing the depth of cut or by canting the saw left and right.
TOOL #2 - RHOMBUS DIAMOND FILE
The file can be used for widening the string slots (typically 0.012"-0.016"). The profile is straight and cross-section is diamond making it useful for de-burring, chamfering edges and adding relief to the rear and sides of the string slots also.
TOOL #3 - POINTED OVAL DIAMOND FILE
The profile is tapered and cross section is oval. The tool can be used for the intermediate string slots (typically 0.016"-0.032") and the bass string slots (typically 0.032"-0.053") by canting the file left and right. Finishing each slot should be performed with short strokes of the file and attention to the best position along the file edge for the particular string gauge.
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*The String Groove Saw is also compatible with the string spacing guides on the Guitar Nut Replacement Jig.