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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on August 16, 2023 at 6:56pm

Why can’t you make your own? 

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Permalink Reply by James Pobog on August 17, 2023 at 5:30am

Not sure I have that skill set/patients.

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Permalink Reply by Carl Floyd on August 17, 2023 at 4:29am

I would say no.  The spacing will not be right.  Get some small triangular files & notch it.

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Permalink Reply by James Pobog on August 17, 2023 at 6:46am

OK, really don't want to, but I guess I gotta try cutting one.

Can someone point me to a good tutorial?

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on August 17, 2023 at 11:35am

Google is your friend.

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Permalink Reply by T-Gripped on August 18, 2023 at 2:16am

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Permalink Reply by James Pobog on August 18, 2023 at 2:59am

I learned the 'flat pencil' trick. Pretty cool...

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on August 18, 2023 at 12:30pm

Ha ha James, I've been using the same flat pencil for over 25 years. 3 corner files may give a too-wide slot for some strings. some needle files will work and even a saw cut for others. But nut files are the best option.

Taff

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Permalink Reply by Diglydog on August 20, 2023 at 1:43am

If you don't fancy spending the cash on proper nut files, a set of nozzle cleaners is a cheap option. You effectively get a cheap set of tiny round files for not much cash.

Good luck :-)

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Permalink Reply by A.D.EKER on August 20, 2023 at 4:22am

  Hi James ! some nut Bone stuff ! models for acoustic ,or DIY for cbg ,i agree whit  Taffy about the file ,use only for the wounded string ,i say, for the others, i use a small metal saw, i gleu em whit componenten glue (mix),on to the neck slot, dril a small hole , for a safety (small) nail aswell to sequre!  easy peesee ! done in a jippie ,you just need the stuff (Buy) otherwise use a soep BONE but it smells nasty if you cut it whit a saw ,but its cheap ! there are tricks to ,whit a dowel to get the right height !Good luck!

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