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| Author: | Mark Tripp [ Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:24 am ] |
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Hey Gang: I have a set of these Ibanez files: 
I don't use them for nut work anymore, as I have a complete set of the StewMac files. I was thinking it would be handy to have a couple of these cut lengthwise and ground down to make myself tools to clean up my slots at the bridge-pin holes. I cut the slots with a jig saw, but want to give them a more refined look. I'm not quite sure how to go about cutting these lengthwise. Any suggestions? -Mark |
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| Author: | Mark Tripp [ Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:50 am ] |
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Thanks Todd! Hadn't thought about selling them and buying something made for this purpose - I'll look into that. -Mark |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:46 am ] |
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I used dremel cutoff wheels to slice then down the middle, then cleaned them up on a bench grinder. I bought the Stew Mac joint edge files for this because they didn't have the tapered handle and I was able to get two sets out of them. As Todd mentioned the trick is keeping them cool. I originally made these as a low profile slotting file for resonator guitars, so that you can set the bridge height without removing the cover plate. It was years later before I thought about using them for cleaning up slots at the bridge pin holes. I really prefer the joint edge file for nut slots over the double edge StewMac style nut files. I actually retired my old set of those in favor of a set I compiled of Grobet, Ibanez, StewMac and other joint round edge files. I also think if you're making these just for bridge pin hole slots, you may be better off selling them and buying a decent needle file set. |
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| Author: | Mark Tripp [ Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:20 am ] |
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Hi David: Thanks. Could you explain what a "joint edge file" is? -Mark |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:42 am ] |
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Those files you have in the picture above are joint edge files. They're not made specifically for lutherie, and are made by a number of file makers for jewelers and other trades. Grobet is usually the prefered, for good reason. Grobet Joint Round Edge Files |
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| Author: | Mark Tripp [ Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:45 am ] |
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Excellent. Thanks for the info. -Mark |
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