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Dual Angle Diamond Bevel File ProcessingDual Angle Diamond Bevel File Processing
The diamond file which is mounted in a holder allows it to be guided along the fretboard with the file cutting an accurate bevel on the fret ends. The file can be easily set to either 35 degree or 90 degree angle.
The handle is constructed from very low friction, high grade engineering
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 cutting file is a fine grit diamond file which leaves a good finish and all that is needed is the final light sanding to remove any scratches or uncomfortable edges and finally a polish.
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 cutting file is a fine grit diamond file which leaves a good finish and all that is needed is the final light sanding to remove any scratches or uncomfortable edges and finally a polish.
Guitar Tool: Fret Bevelling 2010-01-01 Id:221 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £38.02
Fret PullersFret Pullers
This is a pair of fret pullers - we modify a standard pair of pliers by hand grinding and reshaping the ends - this makes them really grip the frets and allow the user to control how they pull the fret out. Usually its best to ease it out little by little to avoid damaging the wood of the fretboard.
They are suitable for gripping in one hand. Our tests show that jaws (about 10mm across) allow a high pressure to be applied to the fret curved surface - and this means a very good grip is achieved allowing a controlled withdrawal of the fret. Fret pulling is a delicate operation and requires small,light and accurate tools which grip well.
The whole process is reliable and controllable using this tool compared to using ordinary unmodified pliers - see the picture comparing the way in which the grip is achieved.
They are suitable for gripping in one hand. Our tests show that jaws (about 10mm across) allow a high pressure to be applied to the fret curved surface - and this means a very good grip is achieved allowing a controlled withdrawal of the fret. Fret pulling is a delicate operation and requires small,light and accurate tools which grip well.
The whole process is reliable and controllable using this tool compared to using ordinary unmodified pliers - see the picture comparing the way in which the grip is achieved.
Guitar Tool: Pullers and Cutters 2010-01-01 Id:187 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £14.70
Fret PullersFret Pullers
This is a pair of fret pullers - we modify a standard pair of pliers by hand grinding and reshaping the ends - this makes them really grip the frets and allow the user to control how they pull the fret out. Usually its best to ease it out little by little to avoid damaging the wood of the fretboard.
They are suitable for gripping in one hand. Our tests show that jaws (about 10mm across) allow a high pressure to be applied to the fret curved surface - and this means a very good grip is achieved allowing a controlled withdrawal of the fret. Fret pulling is a delicate operation and requires small,light and accurate tools which grip well.
The whole process is reliable and controllable using this tool compared to using ordinary unmodified pliers - see the picture comparing the way in which the grip is achieved.
They are suitable for gripping in one hand. Our tests show that jaws (about 10mm across) allow a high pressure to be applied to the fret curved surface - and this means a very good grip is achieved allowing a controlled withdrawal of the fret. Fret pulling is a delicate operation and requires small,light and accurate tools which grip well.
The whole process is reliable and controllable using this tool compared to using ordinary unmodified pliers - see the picture comparing the way in which the grip is achieved.
Guitar Tool: Pullers and Cutters 2010-01-01 Id:188 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £14.70
Fret PullersFret Pullers
This is a pair of fret pullers - we modify a standard pair of pliers by hand grinding and reshaping the ends - this makes them really grip the frets and allow the user to control how they pull the fret out. Usually its best to ease it out little by little to avoid damaging the wood of the fretboard.
They are suitable for gripping in one hand. Our tests show that jaws (about 10mm across) allow a high pressure to be applied to the fret curved surface - and this means a very good grip is achieved allowing a controlled withdrawal of the fret. Fret pulling is a delicate operation and requires small,light and accurate tools which grip well.
The whole process is reliable and controllable using this tool compared to using ordinary unmodified pliers - see the picture comparing the way in which the grip is achieved.
They are suitable for gripping in one hand. Our tests show that jaws (about 10mm across) allow a high pressure to be applied to the fret curved surface - and this means a very good grip is achieved allowing a controlled withdrawal of the fret. Fret pulling is a delicate operation and requires small,light and accurate tools which grip well.
The whole process is reliable and controllable using this tool compared to using ordinary unmodified pliers - see the picture comparing the way in which the grip is achieved.
Guitar Tool: Pullers and Cutters 2010-01-01 Id:244 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £14.70
Guitar Fret Polishing and Sanding KitGuitar Fret Polishing and Sanding Kit
This kit consists of sandpaper grits 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500 grit and then 12,000 micromesh. A spring steel strip is also included to protect the fretboard.
Its only a couple of rubs with each item and a mirror finish will result.
The spring steel strip is a well proven tool I make and sell - it is made of hardened spring steel with remarkable properties - this strip is only 0.1mm thick but it will last forever and never kink.
The sand papers glides across the surface of the fret and protector strip very easily, making this job so much easier and quick.
Its only a couple of rubs with each item and a mirror finish will result.
The spring steel strip is a well proven tool I make and sell - it is made of hardened spring steel with remarkable properties - this strip is only 0.1mm thick but it will last forever and never kink.
The sand papers glides across the surface of the fret and protector strip very easily, making this job so much easier and quick.
Guitar Tool 2010-01-01 Id:262 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £12.85
Diamond File for General Fret WorkDiamond File for General Fret Work
Diamond files - which consist a coating of industrial diamonds embedded in a flat metal surface - give an extremely smooth finish and also have the advantage that they cut equally well in any direction of travel. This allows a back and forth motion to concentrate the abrasion on a particular area and keep the file always in contact with the fret, which helps achieve better accuracy of cut.
These files have all sharp edges ground off so they can be used for a variety of jobs such as removing high spots, rounding off fret ends after bevelling and filing out reft wear. As always, before using any type of abrasive tools on a guitar it is recommended suitable protection. Ideally use our ultra thin hardened steel protector strips (see our other items) to protect the fretboard and allow smooth motion of the file.
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!
These files have all sharp edges ground off so they can be used for a variety of jobs such as removing high spots, rounding off fret ends after bevelling and filing out reft wear. As always, before using any type of abrasive tools on a guitar it is recommended suitable protection. Ideally use our ultra thin hardened steel protector strips (see our other items) to protect the fretboard and allow smooth motion of the file.
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!
Guitar Tool: Fret Levellers 2010-01-01 Id:215 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £15.15
Fretboard Protector Strips Set of 6Fretboard Protector Strips Set of 6
Also known as fingerboard protectors, these strips are made of spring steel. This means it will ALWAYS return to a flat shape. As the strips are only 0.1mm thick this allows maximum access to the frets.
SIX FretBoard Protectors . 16mm, 20mm and 40mm wide each with 2.3 or 3.1 slot
Slot Width Guide: 2.3mm wide (for MEDIUM frets) or 3.1mm wide (for JUMBO frets)
SIX FretBoard Protectors . 16mm, 20mm and 40mm wide each with 2.3 or 3.1 slot
Slot Width Guide: 2.3mm wide (for MEDIUM frets) or 3.1mm wide (for JUMBO frets)
Guitar Tool: Fretboard Protectors 2010-01-01 Id:248 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £31.81
Guitar Bridge Pin PullerGuitar Bridge Pin Puller
This pin puller has been designed to avoid any part of the tool touching the bridge wood so that it will not scuff and bruise the bridge wood surface. Ther is a secure mechanism that clamps the pin, by tightening a clamp bolt, which means the pin is pulled without the puller jaws slipping off.
Achieving this has involved a simple design using a clamping jaw mechanism. The jaws need to be only 1mm thick to get into the recess below the pin head. To make such jaws strong enough has required the use of the high performance Engineering grade reinforced nylon. This is an incredibly strong plastic material, which is gentle on surfaces but also incredibly strong - its also used for things like tyre levers, levers for removing car trim and mini propellors.
The result is a new design of pin puller , never seen on the market before, that works extremely well.
Main Features:
This pin puller tool provides an efficient and easy to use solution to extracting bridge pins.
1.The jaws are adjustable so when over the pin they can be tightened to ensure jaws fit on the pin - usually between the pin head and the pin skirt.
2. Made of incredibly strong glass reinforced nylon based material.
3. Makes pin pulling easy - even for the most stubborn pins.
4. No part of the puller has to touch the bridge wood, so minimises the risk of scuffing the surface of the guitar.
I make custom bridge pins and have always worried about how they are pulled from the guitar. I have designed and manufactured a pin puller that works extremely well. It has been tested on literally 100s of different pins and has succeeded in pulling all of them - no matter how firmly pushed into the pin slot they are.
Achieving this has involved a simple design using a clamping jaw mechanism. The jaws need to be only 1mm thick to get into the recess below the pin head. To make such jaws strong enough has required the use of the high performance Engineering grade reinforced nylon. This is an incredibly strong plastic material, which is gentle on surfaces but also incredibly strong - its also used for things like tyre levers, levers for removing car trim and mini propellors.
The result is a new design of pin puller , never seen on the market before, that works extremely well.
Main Features:
This pin puller tool provides an efficient and easy to use solution to extracting bridge pins.
1.The jaws are adjustable so when over the pin they can be tightened to ensure jaws fit on the pin - usually between the pin head and the pin skirt.
2. Made of incredibly strong glass reinforced nylon based material.
3. Makes pin pulling easy - even for the most stubborn pins.
4. No part of the puller has to touch the bridge wood, so minimises the risk of scuffing the surface of the guitar.
I make custom bridge pins and have always worried about how they are pulled from the guitar. I have designed and manufactured a pin puller that works extremely well. It has been tested on literally 100s of different pins and has succeeded in pulling all of them - no matter how firmly pushed into the pin slot they are.
Pins 2010-01-01 Id:253 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £13.05
Guitar Bridge Pin PullerGuitar Bridge Pin Puller
This pin puller has been designed to avoid any part of the tool touching the bridge wood so that it will not scuff and bruise the bridge wood surface. Ther is a secure mechanism that clamps the pin, by tightening a clamp bolt, which means the pin is pulled without the puller jaws slipping off.
Achieving this has involved a simple design using a clamping jaw mechanism. The jaws need to be only 1mm thick to get into the recess below the pin head. To make such jaws strong enough has required the use of the high performance Engineering grade reinforced nylon. This is an incredibly strong plastic material, which is gentle on surfaces but also incredibly strong - its also used for things like tyre levers, levers for removing car trim and mini propellors.
The result is a new design of pin puller , never seen on the market before, that works extremely well.
Main Features:
This pin puller tool provides an efficient and easy to use solution to extracting bridge pins.
1.The jaws are adjustable so when over the pin they can be tightened to ensure jaws fit on the pin - usually between the pin head and the pin skirt.
2. Made of incredibly strong glass reinforced nylon based material.
3. Makes pin pulling easy - even for the most stubborn pins.
4. No part of the puller has to touch the bridge wood, so minimises the risk of scuffing the surface of the guitar.
I make custom bridge pins and have always worried about how they are pulled from the guitar. I have designed and manufactured a pin puller that works extremely well. It has been tested on literally 100s of different pins and has succeeded in pulling all of them - no matter how firmly pushed into the pin slot they are.
Achieving this has involved a simple design using a clamping jaw mechanism. The jaws need to be only 1mm thick to get into the recess below the pin head. To make such jaws strong enough has required the use of the high performance Engineering grade reinforced nylon. This is an incredibly strong plastic material, which is gentle on surfaces but also incredibly strong - its also used for things like tyre levers, levers for removing car trim and mini propellors.
The result is a new design of pin puller , never seen on the market before, that works extremely well.
Main Features:
This pin puller tool provides an efficient and easy to use solution to extracting bridge pins.
1.The jaws are adjustable so when over the pin they can be tightened to ensure jaws fit on the pin - usually between the pin head and the pin skirt.
2. Made of incredibly strong glass reinforced nylon based material.
3. Makes pin pulling easy - even for the most stubborn pins.
4. No part of the puller has to touch the bridge wood, so minimises the risk of scuffing the surface of the guitar.
I make custom bridge pins and have always worried about how they are pulled from the guitar. I have designed and manufactured a pin puller that works extremely well. It has been tested on literally 100s of different pins and has succeeded in pulling all of them - no matter how firmly pushed into the pin slot they are.
Pins 2010-01-01 Id:254 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £13.05
Wooden Guitar String WinderWooden Guitar String Winder
Guitar String Winder Made from English Oak Hardwood
Here is our version of the standard pin winder design. This has a Oak Hardwood body that is recessed to fit over a standard 25mm long tuning peg. This wood surface is gentle on the guitars tuning pegs.
The handle is about 20mm diameter turned Oak with nylon bushes each end. The wooden handle makes it comfortable and easy to use - makes winding the tuning pegs easy !
Bass versions and smaller versions for Mandolins, Ukelele are all available
Here is our version of the standard pin winder design. This has a Oak Hardwood body that is recessed to fit over a standard 25mm long tuning peg. This wood surface is gentle on the guitars tuning pegs.
The handle is about 20mm diameter turned Oak with nylon bushes each end. The wooden handle makes it comfortable and easy to use - makes winding the tuning pegs easy !
Bass versions and smaller versions for Mandolins, Ukelele are all available
Guitar Tool 2010-01-01 Id:259 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £13.74
Wooden Guitar String WinderWooden Guitar String Winder
Guitar String Winder Made from English Oak Hardwood
Here is our version of the standard pin winder design. This has a Oak Hardwood body that is recessed to fit over a standard 25mm long tuning peg. This wood surface is gentle on the guitars tuning pegs.
The handle is about 20mm diameter turned Oak with nylon bushes each end. The wooden handle makes it comfortable and easy to use - makes winding the tuning pegs easy !
Bass versions and smaller versions for Mandolins, Ukelele are all available
Here is our version of the standard pin winder design. This has a Oak Hardwood body that is recessed to fit over a standard 25mm long tuning peg. This wood surface is gentle on the guitars tuning pegs.
The handle is about 20mm diameter turned Oak with nylon bushes each end. The wooden handle makes it comfortable and easy to use - makes winding the tuning pegs easy !
Bass versions and smaller versions for Mandolins, Ukelele are all available
Guitar Tool 2010-01-01 Id:260 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £13.74
Wooden Guitar String WinderWooden Guitar String Winder
Guitar String Winder Made from English Oak Hardwood
Here is our version of the standard pin winder design. This has a Oak Hardwood body that is recessed to fit over a standard 25mm long tuning peg. This wood surface is gentle on the guitars tuning pegs.
The handle is about 20mm diameter turned Oak with nylon bushes each end. The wooden handle makes it comfortable and easy to use - makes winding the tuning pegs easy !
Bass versions and smaller versions for Mandolins, Ukelele are all available
Here is our version of the standard pin winder design. This has a Oak Hardwood body that is recessed to fit over a standard 25mm long tuning peg. This wood surface is gentle on the guitars tuning pegs.
The handle is about 20mm diameter turned Oak with nylon bushes each end. The wooden handle makes it comfortable and easy to use - makes winding the tuning pegs easy !
Bass versions and smaller versions for Mandolins, Ukelele are all available
Guitar Tool 2010-01-01 Id:261 ChrisAlsopGuitar
Current Price: £13.74