How Do You Slots a Guitar Nut Without Files?

If you are slotting a guitar nut by hand, sometimes it can be difficult to get a good grip on the nut and file away at the slot without damaging the surrounding wood. One popular solution is to use a nut slotter.

A nut slotter is a small, handheld tool that has a series of slots in it that fit over the head of a guitar nut. You insert the tool into the nut slot, grip the nut with one hand, and use the other hand to rotate the tool around the slot.

This action smooths out the slot and makes filing much easier.

Some guitar nuts are very tight and difficult to remove without damaging them. In these cases, you may want to use pliers to help grip the nut and pull it out.

Be careful not to over-tighten the nut; if you do, it may break off in your hands.

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