Nut and Saddle Shaping Files
Two files, four cutting surfaces! Refined in our own shops for smoother, easier nut and saddle shaping—and a whole lot more!
This pair of specialty files is ideal for roughing-in and fine-shaping the delicate contours of string nuts and acoustic bridge saddles. Using the files in combination, you can quickly refine a rough-cut nut to a smooth shape, ready for final polishing. The narrow cutting width makes it easier to round the top of a nut or bridge saddle more smoothly and accurately.
Choose the Coarse/Medium file for rough shaping and the Fine/Extra Fine file for refining the shape and contours. Get the set and be ready for any job.
Both files are included in the Nut + Saddle Making Tool Set, which has all the basic tools you'll need for shaping, string-spacing, slotting and fitting string nuts like a pro.
Features:
- Multiple cutting surfaces on each file
- Files include Coarse and Medium or Fine and Extra Fine cutting surfaces
- Rubber-coated handle for comfort
- Smooth edges
- Durable steel construction
More than just nuts and saddles!
Over the years our customers and techs have found SO MANY uses for these files. The have the right size and cut for countless jobs in the shop.
We use the Coarse/Medium file for:
- Roughing-in bridge blanks
- Shaping peghead and volute contours
- Leveling bindings and purflings
We use the Fine/Extra Fine file for:
- Filing fret tangs flush after nipping
- Shaping curves on wooden bridges
- Cleaning and squaring nut mounting surfaces
The list goes on—you’ll find new uses every day!
Dimensions:
Overall length: 10" (254mm)
File thickness: 1/8" (3.18mm)
Cutting surface length: 5-3/4" (146.05mm)
Cutting surface width: 1/4" (6.35mm)
