[CAUT] capo work

[David Ilvedson]

Jim,



What do you mean by radius specs?   Also, looking at the diamond file...do you run the file down the entire length of the capo with this file?   I found something by Joe Garrett about filing capos this way...the way I've done it in the past...Is the 300 grit the way to go?   May the 150 grit for the fast work?



David Ilvedson, RPT

Pacifica, CA 94044









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From: "Jim Busby" 

To: "College and University Technicians" 

Received: 12/10/2007 7:47:32 AM

Subject: Re: [CAUT] capo work





Google “Stewart MacDonald”. Look for diamond fret files. I asked about the radius specs over the phone and can’t remember which one was best but I do know the small WON’T work. I’ll see if I can give you better info later.



Jim 









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Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 8:35 AM

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Jim 



Where does one get one of these? 



Paul 









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Hi David, 

  

Stewart MacDonald guitar fret files are the best. DON’T get the cheaper ones. Get the diamond files. They work quickly with 150 and 300 grits, and then follow with 400 and 600 sandpaper and buff. 15 minutes tops. Perfect every time. 

  

Jim Busby BYU 

  











From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Ilvedson

Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 1:11 PM

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Subject: [CAUT] capo work 

  

What are techs using to file capo bars before restringing?   I've read that guitar fret files were being used...I'm interested in the type of file and any technique used.  I'm thinking a 2 mm radius...?   I am reading the archives on this and some good articles in the Journal... 

  

David Ilvedson, RPT

Pacifica, CA 94044 
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