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Stainless Steel Files
Made of high-quality steels, perfect tools filing string slots into nut and bridge.
With 0.4mm / 0.5mm / 0.6mm / 0.7mm / 0.75mm / 0.8mm / 0.9mm / 1.0mm / 1.05 mm / 1.1mm / 1.2mm / 1.4mm / 1.6 mm different size, 25mm grinding length and 30mm length of the hilt.
These longer-shaft files are easier to use than the shorter ones commonly available at home improvement stores
Sand Paper
- Size: 70mm*90mm
- Quantity: 9 pcs (3 pcs 320 grit, 6 pcs 240 grit).
The Sand Paper let you can adjust the high of your saddle and nut anytime, can use it polish the finger board, fret, side, strings etc also.
Please Note
These files, especially the smaller ones, are thin diameter and bend easily. As such, some care is recommended when using them, so that they will last you a good while.
Kaos Soup
2025-08-27 10:29:24
For the low price, if you have just one or two nut jobs (no pun intended) to get done, these are a great way to go. Keep in mind they will dull quickly, that's why I say one or two jobs. But, heck, the seller even sent me a couple freebies, a good deal of sandpaper consisting of maybe 4 inch squares, 2 of several grits I think it was, and about 8 "picks" (plectra). Anyway, back to the item: as some reviewers pointed out, it's hard as the dickens to use the smaller of the diameters, because they are so flimsy. But I can tell you, it can be done. Here's a tip: for those problematic 1st and second strings (again, the "problem" here being the thinness/wet-noodlyness of the proper file) file most of the way down with a couple sizes up, to take advantage of the sturdiness. You can get away with this because all that really matters is that the bottom of the notch made in the nut is proper, so when you get close to the end start in with the wet noodle...er, um, I mean the proper file size.
Bruce B. Blair
2025-04-29 21:27:44
I needed to be sure that the slots in the nut of a guitar were wide enough when changing from light to medium gauge strings. These files were more than adequate. They would never be adequate for cutting slots in a blank, but they worked well for my purposes.
Bobby White
2025-04-03 10:27:56
I've been a musician for 42 years and have done a fair amount of luthier work. I recently replaced the nut on my 1960 Gibson Les Paul Classic. The replacement went smoothly but the string grooves were much too high. I didn't want to spend a fortune on nut files, so I thought I'd give these a try. I'm pretty much a perfectionist so I went into this purchase with low expectations. The best I can explain is this: If you are just replacing the nut on one guitar, this is a great buy. It cut the grooves cleanly with no string snag or squeak once finished. It DID take quite a bit of elbow grease on the small E and B strings, but it was nevertheless effective. The nut is perfect and the nut file set? In the garbage. They are essentially disposable. I could have kept the 4 or 5 larger files but I'd rather just buy another set the next time I replace a nut. The smaller 3 files ended up bent to a near Edward Scissorhands creation and the smallest file broke in 2 places. BUT still!! compared to 80-100 bucks for an actual file set, they worked perfectly as a one time replacement. For the price, the perfect combination would be for the nut manufacturer to include this set of files with the new nut itself and just raise the price 9 bucks. So, if you are a budding luthier, save your money and get a good Stew Mac set of files. If you're a guitar player replacing the nut on your favorite axe, this is well worth the money.
J. St Pierre
2025-04-02 11:24:14
First, it's important to be clear about what these are, and are not. They are not, in fact, a set of nut slot files. This is a set of torch tip cleaning rods that's been repurposed. For years, stringed instrument players have been using these to file nut slots on the cheap, but that's not what they're designed to do. Now, Chinese manufacturers are actually marketing them as nut slot files. Just, ya know... caveat emptor. That being said...These are adequate for adjusting the action at the nut on existing instruments once in a while. I would not recommend using this set to cut new slots in a nut blank or to set the action on a large number of instruments. It would just take too long - get a real set of files for that.Because these weren't designed as abrasive or cutting tools, they remove material VERY slowly. You can't use brute force on these. You have to finesse them and take your time. If you're bending them, you're using too much force and trying to go too fast - slow down and lighten up. You actually want to take it slow adjusting a nut slot because it's very easy to remove too much material and end up with fret buzz.Yes, these do have somewhat sharp ends as others have said. (Remember, they were designed to clean torch tips) If you wind up scratching the finish on your head stock, it's again because you're trying to go too fast and use too much force. Or did you forget to protect the head above the nut with several layers of painter's tape before starting? Shame on you!The included pin puller would be handy, I guess, if any of my instruments had that style of bridge. They don't. I honestly don't know why the sandpaper is included - it has no correlation with this tool's use. Whatever. I can always use more sandpaper on other projects.tl;dr SUMMARY:- Adjust existing nut slots, slowly and with finesse? YES.- Use lots of force to make it go faster? NO.- Cut brand new nut slots or use for lots of instruments? I hope you have tons of time on your hands.- Also use to clean your torch tips? SURE! Why not?
tinfoilhat
2025-03-23 18:06:06
You could probably clean existing grooves, but that's it.
Dusan Ignjatovic
2025-03-18 10:58:22
Files worn quickly so material have to be more accurate and durable.
Kaos Soup
2025-03-15 14:27:09
For the low price, if you have just one or two nut jobs (no pun intended) to get done, these are a great way to go. Keep in mind they will dull quickly, that's why I say one or two jobs. But, heck, the seller even sent me a couple freebies, a good deal of sandpaper consisting of maybe 4 inch squares, 2 of several grits I think it was, and about 8 "picks" (plectra). Anyway, back to the item: as some reviewers pointed out, it's hard as the dickens to use the smaller of the diameters, because they are so flimsy. But I can tell you, it can be done. Here's a tip: for those problematic 1st and second strings (again, the "problem" here being the thinness/wet-noodlyness of the proper file) file most of the way down with a couple sizes up, to take advantage of the sturdiness. You can get away with this because all that really matters is that the bottom of the notch made in the nut is proper, so when you get close to the end start in with the wet noodle...er, um, I mean the proper file size.
Bruce B. Blair
2025-03-04 15:04:45
I needed to be sure that the slots in the nut of a guitar were wide enough when changing from light to medium gauge strings. These files were more than adequate. They would never be adequate for cutting slots in a blank, but they worked well for my purposes.
Bobby White
2025-01-26 15:52:44
I've been a musician for 42 years and have done a fair amount of luthier work. I recently replaced the nut on my 1960 Gibson Les Paul Classic. The replacement went smoothly but the string grooves were much too high. I didn't want to spend a fortune on nut files, so I thought I'd give these a try. I'm pretty much a perfectionist so I went into this purchase with low expectations. The best I can explain is this: If you are just replacing the nut on one guitar, this is a great buy. It cut the grooves cleanly with no string snag or squeak once finished. It DID take quite a bit of elbow grease on the small E and B strings, but it was nevertheless effective. The nut is perfect and the nut file set? In the garbage. They are essentially disposable. I could have kept the 4 or 5 larger files but I'd rather just buy another set the next time I replace a nut. The smaller 3 files ended up bent to a near Edward Scissorhands creation and the smallest file broke in 2 places. BUT still!! compared to 80-100 bucks for an actual file set, they worked perfectly as a one time replacement. For the price, the perfect combination would be for the nut manufacturer to include this set of files with the new nut itself and just raise the price 9 bucks. So, if you are a budding luthier, save your money and get a good Stew Mac set of files. If you're a guitar player replacing the nut on your favorite axe, this is well worth the money.
J. St Pierre
2025-01-24 14:28:38
First, it's important to be clear about what these are, and are not. They are not, in fact, a set of nut slot files. This is a set of torch tip cleaning rods that's been repurposed. For years, stringed instrument players have been using these to file nut slots on the cheap, but that's not what they're designed to do. Now, Chinese manufacturers are actually marketing them as nut slot files. Just, ya know... caveat emptor. That being said...These are adequate for adjusting the action at the nut on existing instruments once in a while. I would not recommend using this set to cut new slots in a nut blank or to set the action on a large number of instruments. It would just take too long - get a real set of files for that.Because these weren't designed as abrasive or cutting tools, they remove material VERY slowly. You can't use brute force on these. You have to finesse them and take your time. If you're bending them, you're using too much force and trying to go too fast - slow down and lighten up. You actually want to take it slow adjusting a nut slot because it's very easy to remove too much material and end up with fret buzz.Yes, these do have somewhat sharp ends as others have said. (Remember, they were designed to clean torch tips) If you wind up scratching the finish on your head stock, it's again because you're trying to go too fast and use too much force. Or did you forget to protect the head above the nut with several layers of painter's tape before starting? Shame on you!The included pin puller would be handy, I guess, if any of my instruments had that style of bridge. They don't. I honestly don't know why the sandpaper is included - it has no correlation with this tool's use. Whatever. I can always use more sandpaper on other projects.tl;dr SUMMARY:- Adjust existing nut slots, slowly and with finesse? YES.- Use lots of force to make it go faster? NO.- Cut brand new nut slots or use for lots of instruments? I hope you have tons of time on your hands.- Also use to clean your torch tips? SURE! Why not?
tinfoilhat
2025-01-18 10:01:21
You could probably clean existing grooves, but that's it.
Dusan Ignjatovic
2024-11-20 10:32:54
Files worn quickly so material have to be more accurate and durable.
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