StewMac Gauged Nut Slotting File for Guitar.010" Width
Brand: StewMac
Ensure your strings seat properly in the nut without buzzing!

Our tempered edge-cut nut files produce round-bottom slots for nuts and saddles.

Each chrome-alloy steel file has twin 4" cutting edges. Among our most popular tools, these professional files help you get the job done quickly and correctly.

What files do I need?

Choose nut slotting files that are the same size or no more that a few thousands larger than your individual string gauges. A smaller file can also be rocked side-to-side to widen a slot to the desired size. For example, you can cut a .043" slot with a .042" file by moving it around a bit.

Tip: Slotting Tune-o-matic style saddles

Nut slotting files work great for metal saddles. Choose your file size as you would when slotting a nut: use the same gauge as the string, or a few thousandths larger. After filing to the desired depth, we suggest polishing the slot with an abrasive cord to remove file marks and burrs.
Ensure your strings seat properly in the nut without buzzing - this tempered edge-cut file produces round-bottom slots for nuts and saddles
Made of chrome-alloy steel with twin 4" cutting edges
Professional files that are a must for busy shops and hobbiest luthiers alike
Great for metal saddles, too