Levelling Frets

[dingobass]

That would be the ones!

[Rohan]

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from keloooe on July 26, 2013, 18:21
You probably want these: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Nuts,_sa...ing_Files.html

Can I ask a dumb ass question? There are 12 files.... which ones do I need? haha

[Brendan]

Rohan - the files you need will be related to the string widths you are using - e.g., my Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass strings would need 0.050, 0.070, 0.085 and 0.105 (or there abouts) files - basically take the numbers on the string packet and divide them by 1000.

[Gavin1393]

And if you are doing a normal electric guitar using the Pitbull strings you would do well with a .042, .032, .024, .016, .013 and .010 (from memory)!

[AJ]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111030683...84.m1439.l2649. I purchased that set of files.. they are not too shabby at all.. good value and quality for a full set and only $8 for delivery.
also if you want to make your own for the heavier strings, use about 4to 5 inches of the old strings, and glue them to side of icey pole sticks, file the flat sides down to match the width of the string glued to the edge.. and "Wolla".. you have 3 perfect nut files that will work a treat for the E, A and D stings...

[Gavin1393]

Those are really good value at $70 AJ! A similar thing at SM would be closer to $100!

[sam.grossmann]

hey,
This'll show my ignorance, but how are the frets straight out of the kit? Do they require levelling/ re-crowning etc... regardless or is it a matter of sussing it out with the mock build?? Obviously this is my first build (es-1g) and this is the only part that i'm unsure about. I've been doing as much research as possible - Gav's fret levelling post a while back is incredible helpful. I know there are a few factors involved especially preferred personal set-up,any help/suggestions would be much appreciated.

Sam.

[Gavin1393]

if you want a guitar that doesn't have fret buzz, then you will need to consider a fret level...

[sam.grossmann]

Thanks bud, not a big fan of fret buzz so i'll definitely go with the level.
Tool wise - i've only got a stewmac 12" radius block and straight edge... no crowning tools or any other specific fretting equip. Should i invest in the proper tools or are there other options??

[Fretworn]

I have successfully done the frets without the specialised tools, but when money allows I will buy the correct tools as it will make it much easier and give a better result. Polishing out scratches when your file slips can be hard work.