Feeler Gauges for Setting Nut Slots

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it's not worth trying if you don't use actual nut files Yes it is possible to slot nuts with welding tip files and strings super glued to

Use gauges nut files, I file nuts with one standard size over the largest string you will ever put on that guitar If you know you'll never put To measure proper nut slot depth? Cut a pencil in half so one side is flat Lay it on the frets w the lead facing the nut Run it over the

jili 777 slot which i perceive as insane The nut length is 42mm Is that normal? did he do it on purpose? or because he had no proper nuts  There are also replacement nuts available where the nut slots are already filed, but since you still have to adjust them to fit on your instrument, we do not