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by Bawdy5150
Thu Sep 14, 2017 4:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Matching Nut files to string gauge when making a nut - how critical is the match?
Replies: 9
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Re: Matching Nut files to string gauge when making a nut - how critical is the match?

Guys, thanks for the replies, I had never thought of the 400 grit sandpaper wrapped around the gauge, clever. Thanks again, I will post a photo when completed.

Paul.
by Bawdy5150
Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Matching Nut files to string gauge when making a nut - how critical is the match?
Replies: 9
Views: 14930

Matching Nut files to string gauge when making a nut - how critical is the match?

Hi All, Been lurking for a while, thought it time to join etc. I am in the process of making a nut for my first guitar and have a question re matching the nut file to the string gauge. Its probably easier to explain with an actual example: The A string I am using is a 38 gauge string, but only have ...