Tele build countdown...

[fender3x]

Thanks! Slow going for sure...

I will let you know how I like the new files. Should be here this week.

How do you like the music nomad file? Did you also get their fret end dressing file? I have seen exactly one review of it, and it was great...also I have heard that they are used by makers like PRS. My main gripe with the baroque file is that I don't think the diamond coating is as good now as it was originally. I still wanted diamond coating for the speed and am hoping the FretGuru files will have a bit of longevity. If not...I'll be sure to check in with you again about the MN files ;-)

Did you go with another diamond file for the fret ends? The one I ordered has a good rep, but it's a conventional file.

I don't have to do the fret ends much. We have enough humidity here, that wood doesn't shrink much here even it it gets hot. The humidity makes me wilt, but evidently doesn't have the same effect on wood.

[Trevor Davies]

Thanks! Slow going for sure...

I will let you know how I like the new files. Should be here this week.

How do you like the music nomad file? Did you also get their fret end dressing file? I have seen exactly one review of it, and it was great...also I have heard that they are used by makers like PRS. My main gripe with the baroque file is that I don't think the diamond coating is as good now as it was originally. I still wanted diamond coating for the speed and am hoping the FretGuru files will have a bit of longevity. If not...I'll be sure to check in with you again about the MN files ;-)

Did you go with another diamond file for the fret ends? The one I ordered has a good rep, but it's a conventional file.

I don't have to do the fret ends much. We have enough humidity here, that wood doesn't shrink much here even it it gets hot. The humidity makes me wilt, but evidently doesn't have the same effect on wood.

How do I like the MN fret file? I have used it on the Mustang and the Acoustic necks - and I do like it! It creates a nice shape to the fret. The fact that there is the top section that does not file seems very important. I finished by running 600 g and then 1200 g wet & dry across the frets before polishing with 0000 steel wool.

My fret-end file is a conventional file (the Uo-Chikyu end dressing file), with one surface being smooth - it seems to do a great job. Took a bit of practice to get the hang of using it, but I'm confident with it now. I have been going back through my earlier builds (and some bought G brand guitars) and using it. Filing the fret ends is now a part of my neck work process.