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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on November 11, 2010 at 4:05pm

Band saw makes that real easy.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by Ben on November 11, 2010 at 4:33pm

I don't have any input for the rough cuts but people are always looking for cheap ways to file nut slots. I like using fine drill bits (Dremel sets) as files. It makes it very easy to judge what size you need - just hold it up to the string.

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Permalink Reply by Outhouse Instruments on November 12, 2010 at 1:58am

I cut the blank out of the bone with a bandsaw, then belt sand it to shape and fine tune with a sanding block. I cut the slots with a torch tip cleaner, but will soon have nut files.


Matt

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on November 12, 2010 at 2:13am

Matt, where do you find the torch tip cleaners? I can't seem to locate a company [type] that would have them.

-WY


Matt Towe said:

I cut the blank out of the bone with a bandsaw, then belt sand it to shape and fine tune with a sanding block. I cut the slots with a torch tip cleaner, but will soon have nut files.


Matt

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on November 12, 2010 at 2:16am

BTW - Just an observation. Rude things could be said here based on the subject [big grin]. If I were more of a smartass I would say something like:

"My wife usually cuts _my_ nuts... and on a frequent basis. "



Not that I would say that here of course.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by carverman on November 12, 2010 at 4:47am

Yes, I figured..sooner or later..someone would take advantage of an obvious pun.

I shape mine on the bench belt sander...ouch..very rough! :-0
then use a fine tooth razor saw....ummm...to start the grooves.
For the bass side, precision minature files to shape the contours of the string slot
..but these are probably too expensive for most hobbyists.




Wes Yates said:

BTW - Just an observation. Rude things could be said here based on the subject [big grin]. If I were more of a smartass I would say something like:

"My wife usually cuts _my_ nuts... and on a frequent basis. "



Not that I would say that here of course.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by Jim Conley on November 12, 2010 at 8:33am

carverman said:

Yes, I figured..sooner or later..someone would take advantage of an obvious pun.

I shape mine on the bench belt sander...ouch..very rough! :-0
then use a fine tooth razor saw....ummm...to start the grooves.
For the bass side, precision minature files to shape the contours of the string slot
..but these are probably too expensive for most hobbyists.




Wes Yates said:

BTW - Just an observation. Rude things could be said here based on the subject [big grin]. If I were more of a smartass I would say something like:

"My wife usually cuts _my_ nuts... and on a frequent basis. "



Not that I would say that here of course.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by Jim Conley on November 12, 2010 at 8:34am

Torch tip cleaners at Home Depot in Welding section of Hardware...about $4.00

Wes Yates said:

Matt, where do you find the torch tip cleaners? I can't seem to locate a company [type] that would have them.

-WY


Matt Towe said:

I cut the blank out of the bone with a bandsaw, then belt sand it to shape and fine tune with a sanding block. I cut the slots with a torch tip cleaner, but will soon have nut files.


Matt

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Permalink Reply by Norm Fasey on November 12, 2010 at 8:43am

By wearing underpants that are too tight maybe?



Wes Yates said:

BTW - Just an observation. Rude things could be said here based on the subject [big grin]. If I were more of a smartass I would say something like:

"My wife usually cuts _my_ nuts... and on a frequent basis. "



Not that I would say that here of course.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by Outhouse Instruments on November 12, 2010 at 11:19am

Wes, I think mine came from the welding department at Lowe's.\\

Besides, If ya keep'em in a jar in the closet ... or where ever the missus wants them, ya don't hafta worry about them gettin' cut.

:)

Matt

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Permalink Reply by Robert John Spotti on November 12, 2010 at 11:51am

Once stepping over a barbed wire fence.Since then I've learned to use the gate.
Sometimes I just have no willpower!Had to do it!!

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Permalink Reply by Wade on November 13, 2010 at 12:22pm

Yes, I removed some skin off my fingers on my bench sander... Then I realized all I really needed to do is use the bench sander while its off to get a smooth finish. Just rub the nut over the flat surface of the sandpaper and your basically
done.


carverman said:

Yes, I figured..sooner or later..someone would take advantage of an obvious pun.

I shape mine on the bench belt sander...ouch..very rough! :-0
then use a fine tooth razor saw....ummm...to start the grooves.
For the bass side, precision minature files to shape the contours of the string slot
..but these are probably too expensive for most hobbyists.




Wes Yates said:

BTW - Just an observation. Rude things could be said here based on the subject [big grin]. If I were more of a smartass I would say something like:

"My wife usually cuts _my_ nuts... and on a frequent basis. "



Not that I would say that here of course.

-WY

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