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czech-one-2 · July 18th, 2012, 02:18 AM

I've got an old diamond fret file that seems to be getting a little worn out.I've heard that a fret file lube product is recommended but I'm not much for buying a special oil that I might use once or twice in the coming years.Is there another,easily available [home depot] oil that does the same job without damaging a diamond fret file?

Nick JD · July 18th, 2012, 02:57 AM

Sharpie ink?

LightninMike · July 18th, 2012, 10:24 AM

to clean the file:
brass brush and naptha
or
old toothbrush
or
soft eraser

any of these will work

czech-one-2 · July 18th, 2012, 11:45 AM

Aha sharpie ink... Two birds with one stone!

czech-one-2 · July 18th, 2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightninMike

to clean the file:
brass brush and naptha
or
old toothbrush
or
soft eraser

any of these will work

So, no oil recommended? Stew Mac sells it but I was just wondering if anything else is a substitute,or if nobody really uses it?
I do clean the file between frets with a brass brush.

jefrs · July 18th, 2012, 07:35 PM

Chalk

Olde engineers trick - ordinary blackboard chalk

czech-one-2 · August 14th, 2012, 03:11 AM

^ Thanks!

Rob DiStefano · August 14th, 2012, 08:24 AM

files are typically cleaned with a brass "file card" and i prefer "pro cut" (stew mac) file lube to aid in cutting.

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