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Post by tarn on Sept 2, 2016 8:52:43 GMT
thought try a right up of the Thomann fret file. i have been using my trusty modified cheap small file, modified in the sense that edge had been flattened so to not cut in the fret board. this work great but is time consuming when rounding the frets, as it takes each fret a couple of passes left-right to take the flat out from leveling. and is an learned skill that takes a bit of practice. but this gives a great level of control over the shaping. and can be used on any type of fret, from the skinny ones to the mega jumbo. the thomann(goldo) file is for medium and jumbo frets(both side of the file are the same). but can be used carefully on skinny ones if you use the very egde of the rounded tip. if doing so, care needs to be taken not to go to ham fisted as its very grippy at that moment and can dig to much in the fret. even when used normally for medium and jumbo fret the file is a bit aggressive, which will become better over time as the file wears out. the file loads up quickly used on nickel frets less so with stainless steel. but cleans easily with a wire brush. this build up is almost to much to make it work as intended. it can make the file skip and re-grip but not howe and where you want. ps, the handle was varnished by me, the handle comes standard non varnished.
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Post by wildturkey on Sept 2, 2016 16:20:21 GMT
I have the same file , Ive done about ten re-frets with it , some of them stainless steel and its still working fine. Well worth the €17 I paid for it
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Post by salteedog on Sept 3, 2016 16:30:34 GMT
I've one as well but haven't used it yet. Nervous of it to tell the truth (As it happens I also have the exact same set of those yellow and black cheapo files... )
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