Filing down the frets
Now you can use your file to take the fret down. Be careful here because you don’t want to take too much off. I got a good grip with my file by holding it with my middle, ring and pinky fingers at the bottom of the file and my index finger and thumb extended at the top to support the file.
People also ask, do I need a fret crowning file?
The importance of doing great fret work on your guitars can not be over stressed, and having the right fret crowning file can help you do your best work in less time and with less frustration. I believe quality fretwork plays a large part in making your guitars feel more comfortable and look great too.
Accordingly, how do I make my frets smooth?
Similarly, how do you level crowns and frets?
How do you remove fret sprouts?
How do you use a fret crowning tool?
What does a crowning file do?
What Grit is a fret file?
If you’re just starting out in fretting, we recommend the 300-grit files, as they don’t remove too much material too soon — a mistake that many beginning fretters make. Even a professional will find the 300-grit file allows them to quickly get the fret properly crowned after only a few strokes.
What is fret sprout?
Fret sprout: an undesirable condition in which the ends of the frets protrude from the edges of the fingerboard. Run your thumb and fingers along the sides of the fingerboard of your guitar or bass; along the top edges of the neck. The sides of the fingerboard should feel smooth and uninterrupted.
What shape should a fret be?
Frets are supposed to dome shaped so the string touches only the peak of the top of the curve.
What size fret crowning file do I need?
The width of the abrasive surface of the file is as stated i.e. 2mm, 2.5mm or 3mm. The ideal file size is a little smaller than the fret width. Also by leaning over the fret side a little, so the abrasion is directed where you want it, the file will cope with smaller and bigger frets than the file width.
Will fret Sprout go away?
That’s normal; the woods contracts when dry, exposing the fret ends, and expands again under more humid conditions, hiding the fret ends. Things should improve in the summer, but the sprout will simply return in the winter.