Miniature Fret End Bevel File. 45mm Diamond File. 90 or 35 degrees. Designed and Made By Chris Alsop Guitar in Derbyshire, UK. Ideally this short file, at only 45mm, is best used to produce the correct angle on a single fret. The diamond file is mounted in a miniature-sized fret bevel file and can be set at either a 35 degree or 90 degree angle. The file fits the slot securely and is held in place with an Allen screw. The amount the file protrudes from the block can also be altered. The coarse file is appropriate for the rapid removal of the material (such as taking the rough cut fret back with the 90 degree setting). Following this, the fine file can be used to get a great result in the 35-degree setting. This tool is also great for bevelling the odd fret or for doing a few frets following a partial refret. (Our larger bevel files are recommended for bigger jobs.) Reducing the length of the fret to roughly the correct length is best done using a longer file and then use this little file to finish the angle correctly and get a nice smooth finish. It is recommended you should always use a fretboard protector/ fingerboard guard when working on frets. These files are suitable on stainless frets and normal nickel silver frets. | ||||||
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• 35 degrees or 90 Angled Bevel File • 45mm File Length • Fine AND Coarse Grit Diamond Files included | ||||||
Features | ||||||
The tool provides an efficient and easy to use solution to getting the fret ends cleanly cut to a specific angle. The tool has the main features: • For beveling the fret end the file is set at 35 degrees or 90 degrees. • Changeable Files. Different grits can be installed. • Smooth base made of low friction polymer, with bevelled at the ends. This base makes it easy to pass over the fret tops without damage the frets. • The bevel files are a coarse grit and a fine grit diamond files • The fine diamond file leaves a good finish. All that is needed is a final light sanding, to remove any scratches or uncomfortable edges, and a polish • Robust construction from highest grade engineering polymer and professional quality diamond file. • Suitable for Stainless Steel frets | ||||||
Fret Beveling in General | ||||||
The main advantage of using a Bevel File is that a really consistent professional job is achieved where all the fret ends are at the same angle. This main point about bevelling is to make sure there are no sharp edges or uncomfortable fret ends which hamper playing. If a fret end is too long then it disturbs the feel of the neck as the players moves around the fretboard; if the fret end angle is too shallow then the string can easily start to slip off the end of the fret. We sell many different angled bevel files please see our 'Fret Bevelling' Shop Category for the full range. | ||||||
FREE WITH THIS ITEM | ||||||
• Advice sheet on use of this tool- and you can always contact us with any queries. • A comprehensive guide to fret replacement written by Chris Alsop.
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Other Products | ||||||
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 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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