Tools for bridge/saddle/nut

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kominak

Posts: 135
Joined: Apr. 20 2010

Tools for bridge/saddle/nut

I'm right before starting french polishing my first flamenco guitar and it will take a couple of weeks but I want to have the tools ready when it comes to making bridge, saddle and nut.
So, what do I need and where to get it(Europe)?

1.Nut files:

http://www.mehr-als-werkzeug.de/product/705015/Glardon-Vallorbe-Saddle-File/detail.jsf

or

http://www.madinter.com/b2c/index.php?page=pp_producto.php&md=0&ref=TL-NF3

or

Norman nut files from ebay (can't find an auction right now but I heard a lot of people are using them)

What's your experience? Also, what sizes do I need for flamenco guitar?

2. fine saw
http://www.madinter.com/b2c/index.php?page=pp_producto.php&md=0&ref=8316008

or

http://www.madinter.com/b2c/index.php?page=pp_producto.php&md=0&ref=TL-H-FCSW

3. thin chisel (3mm?)
http://www.mehr-als-werkzeug.de/product/700800/Pfeil-Sculptors-Gouges-flat-double-bevel/detail.jsf

4.under saddle/ under nut file
http://www.mehr-als-werkzeug.de/product/705077/Glardon-Vallorbe-Underslide-File/detail.jsf

I realize 3,5mm is a little wider than common classical saddle but I'd like to have some room for intonation.

Anything else? I plan on making more guitars in the future so I don't want to buy cheap junk but also don't want to pay more than necessary. 1-2 guitars a year max so the tools won't be used day and night.

Thanks for any recommendation!

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Martin Kominak
Slovakia

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 27 2011 10:38:46

estebanana

Posts: 9353
Joined: Oct. 16 2009

RE: Tools for bridge/saddle/nut (in reply to kominak)

quote:

4.under saddle/ under nut file
http://www.mehr-als-werkzeug.de/product/705077/Glardon-Vallorbe-Underslide-File/detail.jsf

don't get this, this is for bow making.

You can get more files from jewlery suppliers and hardware stores- nut files are called slotting files from jewlers supply.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 27 2011 15:48:15

kominak

Posts: 135
Joined: Apr. 20 2010

RE: Tools for bridge/saddle/nut (in reply to estebanana)

quote:

ORIGINAL: estebanana

quote:

4.under saddle/ under nut file
http://www.mehr-als-werkzeug.de/product/705077/Glardon-Vallorbe-Underslide-File/detail.jsf

don't get this, this is for bow making.

You can get more files from jewlery suppliers and hardware stores- nut files are called slotting files from jewlers supply.