StewMac Gauged Nut Slotting File Set for Mandolin, for Medium Strings - Set of 4

This convenient set of 4 nut slotting files will provide you with the right gauges for cutting and shaping string slots on mandolins.Our tempered edge-cut nut files produce round-bottom slots for nuts and saddles. They'll help ensure your strings seat properly in the nut without buzzing! 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.StewMac tech advisors specify this set of 4 files to match Medium Gauge strings for mandolin (one file each in the following cutting widths: 0.013", 0.016", 0.028" and 0.042").Match the file to the string gauge. Choose a file of the same size as the string, or no more than a few thousandths wider. By rocking the file side to side, you can widen the slot to fit a slightly wider string.Just want one? Each file is also sold individually.

• The right gauges for cutting and shaping string slots on mandolin nuts, in one convenient set
• 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
• Set includes 4 files, 1 each in the following cutting widths suitable for medium mandolin strings: 0.013", 0.016", 0.028" and 0.042"