cardinal
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I would not use that. I use these, which I'm surprised to see on Amazon now
https://www.amazon.com/Uo-Chikyu-Nu...cphy=9007528&hvtargid=pla-2281435177898&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Uo-Chikyu-Nu...cphy=9007528&hvtargid=pla-2281435177898&psc=1
PDC
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Yes! I bough a set from Stew Mac ($$) that look virtually identical to this set that cardinal posted. I would not hesitate one bit to buy a less expensive set of nut files. I won't slot as many nut blanks in my lifetime as a busy shop will do in a week. So a cheaper' set of nut files fills the bill for an individual as opposed to a busy luthier.
Dedicated nut slotting files have a rounded bottom like the letter 'U' as opposed to a square or worse yet sharp 'V' bottom that will cause 99% of all string binding at the nut.
Learning how to get just the right amount of downward slope or 'ramp' off the back of the nut to the tuning post is a bit of trial and error, but it is really satisfying to slot your own nut and have the guitar hold tune like a Floyd.
BeZo
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I just took one of mine to a local tech to have him do it. If I were to do it, I would definitely get the proper tools. He always said he would let me borrow his files if I needed them, but I just let him do it. He's doing it every week, so he has the touch.
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Geo
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These work well and are a bit less expensive.
https://www.philadelphialuthiertool...guitar-nut-file-set-3-files/?searchid=1615555
https://www.philadelphialuthiertool...guitar-nut-file-set-3-files/?searchid=1615555
Bad Brain
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If you're just enlarging you can probably get away with those nozzle cleaner kits for like 10 bucks. Worked fine for me anyways. No binding.
Findthetone1
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Definately get nut files if you intend to do it yourself.
Emerald
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thanks, guys!
btw after fill nut for they 6x 60 gauge string, when later I want use 56 there, there will be okay for it and tuning ?
btw after fill nut for they 6x 60 gauge string, when later I want use 56 there, there will be okay for it and tuning ?
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