Rounded nut files for stringed instruments
The diamond tipped nut filing tool includes a body and a diamond tipped file. The diamond tipped file may be disposed along one end of the body. The body has a longitudinal length and at least half of the length includes a circumference so that at least one half of the longitudinal length is rounded.
1. A nut filing tool for a stringed instrument, the nut filing tool comprising a body and a diamond tipped file, wherein the diamond tipped file has a uniformed circumference the diameter of which corresponds to the size of string to be placed within a nut of the stringed instrument, wherein upon engagement of the nut filing tool with the nut of the stringed instrument a slot with a substantially rounded recess formed therein.
2. The nut filing tool of claim 1 , wherein the diamond tipped file is disposed at one end of the body.
3. The nut filing tool of claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises a longitudinal length, wherein at least half of the longitudinal length has a rounded surface.
4. The nut filing tool of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises steel.
5. The nut filing tool of claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises a rod shape and an initial circumference.
6. The nut filing tool of claim 1 , wherein the circumference of the diamond tipped file comprises a diameter of from approximately 0.013 inches to approximately 0.056 inches.
7. The nut filing tool of claim 1 , wherein the circumference of the diamond tipped file is greater than the initial circumference.
8. A plurality of nut filing tools for a stringed instrument, each nut filing tool comprising a body and a diamond tipped file that defines uniformed circumference the diameter of which corresponds to a string to be placed within a nut of the stringed instrument, wherein when each nut filing tool engages with the nut of the stringed instrument a plurality of substantially rounded slots are formed, each slot having a different size opening.
9. The plurality of nut filing tools according to claim 8 , wherein:
a first nut filing tool of the plurality of nut filing tools comprises a diameter of approximately 0.013 inches;
a second nut filing tool of the plurality of nut filing tools comprises a diameter of approximately 0.016 inches;
a third nut filing tool of the plurality of nut filing tools comprises a diameter of approximately 0.028 inches;
a fourth nut filing tool of the plurality of nut filing tools comprises a diameter of approximately 0.036 inches; and
a fifth nut filing tool of the plurality of nut filing tools comprises a diameter of approximately 0.042 inches; and
a fifth nut filing tool of the plurality of nut filing tools comprises a diameter of approximately 0.056 inches.