Members grunge782 Posted January 18, 2012 Members Share Posted January 18, 2012 What is the best way to go about smoothing out the edges of a new nut and polishing it? Some of my guitars have some kinda rough edges on the guitar nut, where as some of my other guitars (Carvin and Schecter) have nice, smooth glossy nuts with smooth edges () Do you just simply sand it down with some fine grit sandpaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flump Posted January 18, 2012 Members Share Posted January 18, 2012 What is the best way to go about smoothing out the edges of a new nut and polishing it? Some of my guitars have some kinda rough edges on the guitar nut, where as some of my other guitars (Carvin and Schecter) have nice, smooth glossy nuts with smooth edges ( ) Do you just simply sand it down with some fine grit sandpaper? Well the best way depends on your budget and tools. I'd personally take a fine file or rough (relative to finishing, not what you find at home depot) sandpaper, then fine sandpaper, then polish with my dremel and polishing attachment. Even if you do it by hand with some sand paper and a small polisher it shouldn't take long at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted January 18, 2012 Members Share Posted January 18, 2012 I use files to rough the shape then polish with sand paper. If you don't have files sandpaper will be fine, it's just slower. Tape around the nut with some masking tape to protect the finish, fretboard and frets in case you slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted January 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 18, 2012 I use files to rough the shape then polish with sand paper. If you don't have files sandpaper will be fine, it's just slower. Tape around the nut with some masking tape to protect the finish, fretboard and frets in case you slip. Cool seems simple enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted January 18, 2012 Members Share Posted January 18, 2012 I been using brass nits lately on fender type necks. I'm able to use a fret crowning file on its top to smooththe corners. The rest a file and sandpaper. Plastic and bone are simple in comparison. i may flaten it down to remove excess with a flat file after cutting my slots, then again needle files to remive the sharp edge then fine sandpaper to polish it. When working with brass I may polish it with steel wool then tape it all off and give it a few shots of lacquer so it retains its shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MahaloVision Posted January 18, 2012 Members Share Posted January 18, 2012 On bone and Corian, I've been rough shaping with files and a small sanding board with 80 grit, then through 120/220/400/600 grit, very lightly on the front and back surfaces. Bevel and slightly round the corners. Get it just oversize with 120, then it should fit snugly after the other grits. Finish with a Dremel, buffing wheel, and some jeweler's rouge. Watch the heat and keep it moving, especially on plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted January 18, 2012 Members Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'm soooo not touching the glossy nuts thang. Chances are good that fine sandpaper, maybe with a small wooden block or a computer battery will suffice. Depends how rough yer nuts are:facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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