[CAUT] capo work

[David Ilvedson]

Looking at the fret files...I finally noticed the file is U shaped on the edge.   You don't worry about removing too much material from the bottom of the capo?   Normally, I have dressed the file down the length of the capo on both sides...then emory cloth too smooth out the actual capo surface...



David Ilvedson, RPT

Pacifica, CA 94044









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From: "Jim Busby" 

To: "College and University Technicians" 

Received: 12/10/2007 12:06:32 PM

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Paul,



You won’t EVER wear them out! (You’ll just misplace them
) I really like this tool. The diamonds cut fast and clean. 



Regards,

Jim









From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Paul T Williams

Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 10:53 AM

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Thanks Jim! 



It looks pretty good for getting an even surface.  We have so many students breaking strings in the capo areas, many pianos are getting to the restringing point.   

I'm guessing these files will last for a long time. 



Best, 



Paul 







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Paul, 

  

Here’s the files; 

  

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Fretting_supplies/Shaping_and_crowning/2/Diamond_Fret_Files.html 

  

The 300 grit is all I have. 

  

Jim 

  

  

  











From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Jim Busby

Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 8:48 AM

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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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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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