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Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:25 pm ]
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I am at the point where I need some nut files, reamers, etc. Mounting bridge, saddle, nut and end pin. What tools (without going overboard) do I need to get?

Mike
Author:  Alain Moisan [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:00 pm ]
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A credit card will help you get started...
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:17 pm ]
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Thanks for the useful, informative answer.
Author:  Frei [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:11 pm ]
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Alain Moisan wrote:
A credit card will help you get started...


LMAO!
I said the ((+$@# with it and got a toothed plane because of tear out (on just mahogany, scarry sharp blades!) and a scraper plane (hand issues, I play guitar also), and gee, I finished something. Ching ching... I am mr nickle and dime and then.....idunno
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Anyways.....You should get the Grobet nutfiles, there is one guy online selling 8 for $104.00 on ebay. They are the best ones. Check string sizes

The Stewi Mac reamer is recommended, not getting a cheap one, you can't get around it, but there is also a $9.00 bit at stewi mac, if you know your sizes for the posts. I never asked that yet, still down the road a bit...

Bang bang, maxwells silver creditcard came -out -of its bed,
bang bang, maxwells silver creditcard gave new life to the dred......whoawhoauuoeeeeee laughing6-hehe
Author:  James Ringelspaugh [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:00 pm ]
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Stew Mac reamer is pricey but it's a great tool.

I use the double sided set of three Ibanez nut files that LMI sells and have been quite pleased.
Author:  Rod True [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:29 am ]
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Ya Mike, the stew mac reamer is the tool for the job on bridge pins.

I also have the 3 piece, double sided Ibanez nut files, but I got them from Allied back when they were less expensive. LMI is less expensive than Allied on these files. They work good for me over the past 4 years now.
Author:  Alain Moisan [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:13 am ]
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Mike O'Melia wrote:
Thanks for the useful, informative answer.

[uncle]

Sorry if it bothered you Mike, it was just ment as a joke.
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:53 am ]
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OK, I get the joke. ;)

Thanks for the tips. and out comes the credit card.

Mike
Author:  Flori F. [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:52 am ]
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You can try Warmoth for nut files: cheap/good.
Author:  DannyV [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:54 am ]
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I just bought and used a set of these files. (thanks Fred)
http://www.warmoth.com/Nut-Files-Set-of-8-P45.aspx
They do the job nicely at a reasonable price. And a [:Y:] for the SM bridge pin reamer.

Good Luck,
Danny
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:53 am ]
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So, they offer 3 degree and 5 degree pin reamers. What is the most popular?

Mike
Author:  Rod True [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:06 am ]
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Well, of course it depends on the pins you like to use.

I use 3* and that's the reamer I have. If you're going to do repairs at all, it's good to have both.
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:41 pm ]
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Thanks!

Mike
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:46 pm ]
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DannyV wrote:
I just bought and used a set of these files. (thanks Fred)
http://www.warmoth.com/Nut-Files-Set-of-8-P45.aspx
They do the job nicely at a reasonable price. And a [:Y:] for the SM bridge pin reamer.

Good Luck,
Danny


Danny, is there a hidden message in your avatar? :shock:

Mike :lol:
Author:  Frei [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:08 pm ]
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What about a reamer for the tuners? I was talking the 30* SM reamer for the tuners. They also have
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