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Fret Crowning Tool with 2.0mm and 2.5mm and 3.0mm Diamond CONCAVE files.
This is a oak handle with three interchangable diamond files. The file widths are 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm. The diamond files have a concave profile. Each file is mounted in a rigid polymer blade which is then installed in an oak handle. The file can be removed with the a simple hex bolt and key mechanism, this allows for the use of the different width diamond files. Being diamond files they cut equally well when moving forwards or backwards and unlike traditional files there is NO CHATTER (ie juddering) with diamond files. Diamond files leave a smoother surface meaning less finishing of the fret. These files last for many fretboards : diamond is the hardest known substance known and many little diamonds are embedded in a surface plating. As the surface wears new diamonds are exposed. They are equally long lasting on stainless frets and normal nickel silver frets. Frets need to be rounded to remove the flat tops after levelling, or when you dress frets to remove wear grooves. A rounded fret top is best achieved by using a rounded file !
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• The concave part of the file is about 0.5mm deep. • Diamond File Length : 35mm • Small Handle Overall Tool Length : 35mm • Fine grit File • 3 Diamond Files. Abrasive surface widths are: 2.0mm & 2.5mm & 3.0mm The ideal file size is a little smaller than the fret width. Also by leaning over the fret side a little, so the abrasion is directed where you want it, the file will cope with smaller and bigger frets than the file width. | ||||||
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• The blade is attached to handle by hex bolts and so can be exchanged. • The diamond file is concave to match the fret profile. When in use, the file stays on the fret very well and there's no chatter. Being a diamond file it cuts equally well when moving forwards or backwards and unlike traditional files there is NO CHATTER (ie juddering) with diamond files. Diamond files leave a smoother surface meaning less finishing of the fret. • An excellent finish results and a fully polished fret is quickly obtained by going through the sandpaper from coarse to fine grit: 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000 and finally 2500 grit - it's only a couple of rubs with each and when you use the spring steel strip to protect the fretboard then the paper glides across the surface of the fret and strip easily. Dremel polishing wheels can be used - but be careful as the fret can get very hot very quickly if you stay on it too long with a power tool. • As always, before using any type of abrasive tools on a guitar it is recommended suitable masking is used to protect the fretboard wood and other parts of the guitar. As with any abrasives used near a guitar - always use adequate shielding of fretboard, guitar body, pickups etc Suitable for Stainless Steel frets. | ||||||
| Diamond Files & Finishing Effort | ||||||
We have used a oak handle which is used in many of our other fretting tools. Diamond Files are really the best surfaces developed by mankind for abrasion - the resulting surface is by far the smoothest hand filed surface possible - hence less finishing and polishing! | ||||||
| INCLUDED WITH THIS ITEM | ||||||
We believe when you receive one of our tools you should be able to use it straight away. So, we include the following EXTRA items for FREE to allow this to happen : • A Fretboard Protector strip to protect your fretboard. We make our own strips using SPRING STEEL which means they SPRING back to original shape. • A set of sandpaper strips of grits: 800, 1000, 1200, 1500,2000, 2500 to finish your fret. • Advice sheet on use of this tool - and you can always contact us with any queries. • A free comprehensive guide to fret replacement written by Chris Alsop. | ||||||
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We produce a wide range of guitar tools. All tools are produced from our workshop in Woodville, Derbyshire, UK by Chris Alsop. See our eBay shop for Fret Pullers and Cutters, Fret Bevel Diamond Files, Fretboard Protectors, Crowning and Dressing Diamond Files, Guitar Neck Rests, Fret Levelling Diamond Files, Fretting hammers, Fret Polishing and Sanding Kits and String Action Gauges. Also, see our eBay shop for a wide variety of Custom Made Guitar Saddles, Nuts and Pins - all made by Chris Alsop to customer specified dimensions. We offer these components in many materials, specialising in crafted high quality Ox Bone, Buffalo Horn and European Hardwoods. | ||||||
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