Members hangwire Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 Just a quick question... when you increase string size [ or in my case when you want to put high tension nylon strings on an acoustic that thsi will work with ] what tool or method do you use to do so with good results? My wife has some jewlry files that I thought would work great, but in use, not so much. They tended to be deeper than wide and overall felt like a poor job. I used to do the very slow process of using a old low E string and "grinding" the width away to fit. so what do other people use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Naterel Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 There are special files for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revontulet Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 nut file. http://www.warmoth.com/Nut-Files-Set-of-8-P45.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Boltino Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 Whatever you use make sure you file the notches in a "V" rather than a square type notch. A "V" allows the string to make a firm connection to the nut with no chance of side to side movement. They do make special files for that but I use a set of differently shaped files I bought at Home Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Let It Burn... Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 What tool do you use to widen nut slots for larger strings? Lube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members JETKING Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 huh huh you said "nut slots" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sc4589 Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 Epic answers... I was going to post a mitre saw. Seems extraneous now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members big_cat Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 love this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 thread is likely only going to be a page or two-- but tis epic nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members soulsonic Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 I have successfully widened nuts with a nail file. It works fine, you just have to be careful. And I lube the nuts with pencil lead/graphite, and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members christianatl Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 I have successfully widened nuts with a nail file. It works fine, you just have to be careful. And I lube the nuts with pencil lead/graphite, and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members L_Z_nut Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 Stop stealing my pillow!!! I've successfully increased the slots of my nuts with a welding torch tip cleaner. They're pretty cheap and you can find them in hardware stores. The only problem is that the smaller gauge files are a little too flexible (you just have to constantly be aware of it, and keep it straight), and you need to remove the files from the folding case otherwise it's a {censored}ing pita to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members christianatl Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 Stop stealing my pillow!!! The only problem is that the smaller gauge files are a little too flexible (you just have to constantly be aware of it, and keep it straight), and you need to remove the files from the folding case otherwise it's a {censored}ing pita to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 Stop stealing my pillow!!! I've successfully increased the slots of my nuts with a welding torch tip cleaner. They're pretty cheap and you can find them in hardware stores. The only problem is that the smaller gauge files are a little too flexible (you just have to constantly be aware of it, and keep it straight), and you need to remove the files from the folding case otherwise it's a {censored}ing pita to use them. This. And DO NOT file a V shape, as it will cause the string to wedge and stick. A flat bottom shape is better, but a rounded bottom is the only correct shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L_Z_nut Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 This. And DO NOT file a V shape, as it will cause the string to wedge and stick. A flat bottom shape is better, but a rounded bottom is the only correct shape. Poppycok!!!! Strings are round... it only makes sense they'd be more comfortable in a triangular environment!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faldoe Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 There are special flies for that fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _Idioteque_ Posted January 5, 2010 Members Share Posted January 5, 2010 hah, I didn't know {censored} when i filed the one on my first guitar(squire pack strat). Pretty funny that my low e didn't even touch the walls of the nut, and the guitar was banged to {censored}, but played better than most of my current guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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