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ponch
16-08-2014, 10:42 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261550644999&alt=web

I found these on eBay, Aussie guy on the gold coast selling them. What do you reckon?

kimball492
16-08-2014, 11:22 AM
Hi Andrew , Lots of people have there favourite crowning tools . Many people love these files with interchangeable heads. The guy is ALS been around a few years. Here's there web page.
http://www.luthierssupplies.com.au
Best Wishes
Kimball

ponch
16-08-2014, 12:46 PM
thanks mate. turns out it is the same person on ebay as als, selling the same product!

kimball492
16-08-2014, 01:06 PM
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kimball492
16-08-2014, 01:43 PM
Yeah I know I just thought you'd like ALS website
Best Wishes
Kimball

ponch
16-08-2014, 02:41 PM
yeah its awesome mate, i might go through the site and get a set of the fret board protectors while i'm at it. cheers

Gavin1393
16-08-2014, 10:59 PM
I bought a set of these files as shown above, but to be honest, they are pretty useless. I would recommend you save the purchase price and put it towards acquiring these. (see below)

http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Fretting/Shaping_and_crowning/Offset_Diamond_Fret_File.html
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/63er6-Offset_Diamond_Fret_File_Set_of_2.jpg

My recommended files are off-set so that you can work without fear of gouging your fretboard accidentally and they also get the job done in a fraction of the time it takes for the other files.

ponch
16-08-2014, 11:42 PM
Thanks gav. Saw the price, and I think it's a bit out of range seeing as I just bought 3 guitars and spray equipment, and it's our wedding anniversary tomorrow. I don't mind if the cheaper ones are a bit slower, just means I can't stuff necks up as quick!

dingobass
17-08-2014, 12:13 AM
Stew mac also have an interchangeable diamond fret file...
Has a handle like a screw driver and the head has two grades of diamond grit.
You should only need the medium sized one for PBG kits..

I really like these ones as they are very comfortable to use.

ponch
17-08-2014, 01:29 AM
Cheers, will check them out now