nut width

[osgoor]

I have a D model success kit and am starting to layout for the nut. First thing I noticed is that it is more than 1/4" too wide. I assume since these are generic that this is as it should be. My question is on the proper/best way to cut it down to the right size.

Thoughts?

Thanks

[ken cierp]

Whoa Nelley!!! Stop the bus!

The nut blank is only about 5/16" to begin -- how can it be 1/4" too wide?

Something does not seem right -- As I mentioned you should have measured back along the fret board plane from the body joint using the center of the 14th fret (If I recall you asked me for clarification on this as well) The distance from the nut end of the FB to where the head-stock begins to slope is the width of the nut usually about .200" or so

Pictures are always a help to responders.

[ken cierp]

To your specific question about how to size and shape the nut -- this should help, especially the little clamp to hold the bone while you file it down to size:

http://www.kennethmichaelguitars.com/zerofret.html

[osgoor]

Whoa Nelley!!! Stop the bus!

The nut blank is only about 5/16" to begin -- how can it be 1/4" too wide?

Something does not seem right -- As I mentioned you should have measured back along the fret board plane from the body joint using the center of the 14th fret (If I recall you asked me for clarification on this as well) The distance from the nut end of the FB to where the head-stock begins to slope is the width of the nut usually about .200" or so

Pictures are always a help to responders.

width maybe my other width :)

I did mean the leangth of the nut... Sorry to confuse.

[ken cierp]

That's great news!

[dave d]

I just used my razor saw to trim it to length.

[Tim Benware]

I use one of these:

http://www.harborfreight.com/bench-top- ... 42307.html

Quick and saves up my old man energy reserve:)