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Our best-selling fret crowning file!

Double-edge Fret File


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Precision-cut teeth for accurate fret shaping
Each of our popular traditional 7-3/8" x 5/8" tool-steel files has two different 4" hollow-ground cutting edges, for recrowning a variety of fretwire sizes. These files were designed by luthiers for luthiers and are an economical way to get your fretting kit started. The handle is rubber-coated for comfort.

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Double-edge Fret File
 
Item# Description In stock Price Quantity
4490 Narrow/Medium Yes
$38.79

4491 Medium/Wide Yes
$38.79

4492 Set of both files SAVE $10.00 Yes
$67.58


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Essential for fretting
The #4491 Double-edge Fret File is one of seven tools included in our Essential Fretting Tool Kit, a compilation of tools you'll need for the fundamentals of fret work. Kit also includes our book, Fretwork Step By Step by Erick Coleman with Dan Erlewine.

Works on stainless frets, too!
All of our tools are suitable for use on stainless-steel fretwire, with the exception of our Fret Tang Nippers and Fret Cutters. Modern stainless-steel fretwire is known to be harder than the traditional nickel-silver blends, but our own shop experience indicates the wire does not cause premature wear of files or sandpapers.
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Double-edge Fret File
Double-edge Fret File
 
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4 10-01-2011
go the extra mile

works good but next time ill probably get one of the diamond files to speed up the process and give a better finished look

sherman stockton  indiana Read my reviews (19)
5 9-08-2011
Great.

Bought the set. I have a lot of fretwork lately. Very happy with it, does a great job. Couldn't do without them anymore..!

Artios Music  Belgium Read my reviews (4)
5 7-08-2011
Essential, Great Value

I don't do much neck work so my tool set is sparse for that to say the least. I do however have these files on hand and they are invaluable for the work I actually do. I have tried the diamond ones and while really good, they are not worth the extra money to me. These files work very well and don't break the bank.

Billy Stephens  Fountain Valley, CA. Read my reviews (15)
5 7-07-2011
Hace el trabajo facil y rápido

De excelente calidad y acabado. Solo limpiala constantemente (con un cepillo de cerdas de acero) y no tendrás problema para obtener un trabajo limpio.

La he usado en guitarras Fender, Cort y Aria Pro y solo he necesitado el lado ancho (wide)

J_R  Guadalajara, Mexico Read my reviews (2)
5 6-30-2011
Double-edge fret file

Very useful tool for refretting job in the "first cut". Sturdy and affordable. I´ve got a one Narrow/medium last week and I´ve already done 2 refret jobs. It pays alone.

Julio-Luthier  Sao Paulo-Brazil Read my reviews (2)
5 6-25-2011
wonder

optimal file. comfortable. well built. great tool. perfect

Gilton ss  Brazil Read my reviews (18)
5 6-18-2011
Money well spent

Glad I spent the money on this file. Well made and very convenient with the multiple edges!

JJuk  Fullerton, CA Read my reviews (25)
5 6-15-2011
Good basic fret file

I've had to level a few frets on my guitars, and this has come in handy for re-crowning them. Works great and should last for a long time.

Bob  USA Read my reviews (22)
5 6-06-2011
Saved a lot of Hassle

I normally don't need much fret dressing when I make up a Soprano Ukulele fretboard..using a press to fit the fretwire I get them pretty level to start with... only requiring the minimum of attention to finish off.
Until the day I got some fretwire of a different profile mixed in with my normal stuff, causing lots of string buzzing problems. It looked as if I would have to remove and replace all the offending frets. Then I thought first of all I'll level them off with a diamond lap and then get myself one of these fret crowning files to profile them all to the same shape.
And, to cut a long story short,it worked great. It's one of the best tools I own. A bit expensive for a file, but as a retired Toolmaker I know these are not an easy tool to manufacture, so I consider it a worthwhile purchase.

Ken Timms  England
5 5-28-2011
Great tool

Did my first fret crowning with this and it went great.
Highly recommend.

Mojoman  Iowa Read my reviews (4)
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