Are Hosco nut files any good?
I have used several different combos of tools to cut nut slots over the years but finally may bite a small bullet and buy some real ones...
Hosco nut files?
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Re: Hosco nut files?
In general Hosco makes good luthiery tools. I have some of their fret end files and they are great.
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Re: Hosco nut files?
UO-CHIKYO brand (Made in Japan) are also very good.
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Re: Hosco nut files?
I have the Hosco ones. The high 0.10 always seem to have a slight curve in them, even new (I had a set that was curved on that one and, after speaking to a few stockists, it was determined that they all have it) but it doesn't seem to affect functionality.
I've adjusted about 10 nuts, and cut about 5 from scratch using them. No complaints.
I've adjusted about 10 nuts, and cut about 5 from scratch using them. No complaints.
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Re: Hosco nut files?
i just got a hosco .010" files. it's flimsy as hell but it'll do the job. It seems strong, just not what i was expecting.
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So now you probably see the advantage of using that yellow muspor gizmo to hold themOffYourFace wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:29 pmi just got a hosco .010" files. it's flimsy as hell but it'll do the job. It seems strong, just not what i was expecting.
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Hahaha. Touché.Fiddy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:12 pmSo now you probably see the advantage of using that yellow muspor gizmo to hold themOffYourFace wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:29 pmi just got a hosco .010" files. it's flimsy as hell but it'll do the job. It seems strong, just not what i was expecting.