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Special tools for: Nuts and saddles


Double-edge Nut Files
Double-edge Nut Files
Six specially designed double-edge files for nut slotting. Each file cuts two different width slots.

Gauged Nut Slotting Files
Gauged Nut Slotting Files
We offer a total of 16 gauged nut files for guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, violin and more.

Essential Nut Making Tool Kit

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Essential Nut Making Tool Kit
The basic tools you'll need for shaping, string-spacing, slotting and fitting string nuts like a pro.

String Spacing Rule

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String Spacing Rule
Accurate string spacing without calipers, calculators or shop rulers.

Nut Slotting Gauge

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Nut Slotting Gauge
NEW! Now for bass! Precisely measures string heights over the first fret, so you can cut accurate nut slot depths for consistent playability.

Neck Relief Gauge and Nut Slotting Gauge Set
Neck Relief Gauge and Nut Slotting Gauge Set
Our two latest precision gauges in ONE money-saving set!

Gauged Saws
Gauged Saws
NEW! Quickly rough-in new nut slots.

Nut and Saddle Vise
Nut and Saddle Vise
A better way to hold nuts and saddles for easier, faster shaping

Nut Seating Files
Nut Seating Files
For cleaning and leveling a nut slot.

Micro Chisels
Micro Chisels
Set of four model maker's chisels, for trimming nut and saddle slots or for removing dried glue around braces and frets.

3M Flexible Polishing Papers
3M Flexible Polishing Papers
Strong micro-grit finishing papers, so flexible you can use them like cloth--wet or dry!

Feeler Gauges
Feeler Gauges
Eleven steel gauges that allow precision filing of nut slot depths, and they're also useful for checking string-to-fret clearances and fret slot width.

Mitchell Abrasive Cord
Mitchell Abrasive Cord
Handy abrasive-coated cord in 4 thicknesses, great for smoothing nut slots.

Luthier's Friend Sanding Station
Luthier's Friend Sanding Station
The versatile Luthier's Friend Sanding Station works with your shop drill press. It lets you thickness-sand small parts quickly and accurately. Pattern-sand with your own templates, too.

Guitar Grease
Guitar Grease
Graphite lubricant in handy paste form.

Nut and Saddle Shaping Files
Nut and Saddle Shaping Files
Specialty files for smoother, easier nut and saddle shaping

Needle Files
Needle Files
Set of 5 all-purpose micro files for trimming, shaping, slotting and cleaning metal, plastic or wood.

Luthier's File Set
Luthier's File Set
Quality files for jobs that are too big for needle files. The set includes round, flat, square, half-round and 3-corner files.

String Lifter
String Lifter
Lifts a string out of your way for fast nut slotting without tedious retuning.

File Cleaning Brush
File Cleaning Brush
Brass bristles quickly clean fine-cut files. 3/4" x 1-5/8" with steel finger grip.


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