Thanks Jim! It looks pretty good for getting an even surface.  We have so many students breaking strings in the capo areas, many pianos are getting to the restringing point.   I'm guessing these files will last for a long time. Best, Paul <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=40%>Jim Busby <jim_busby@byu.edu> Sent by: caut-bounces@ptg.org 12/10/2007 11:44 AM <table border> <tr valign=top> <td bgcolor=white> <div align=center>Please respond to College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org></div></table> <td width=59%> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>To</div> <td>College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>cc</div> <td> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>Subject</div> <td>Re: [CAUT] capo work</table> <table> <tr valign=top> <td> <td></table> </table> Paul,   Here’s the files;   <a href=http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Fretting_supplies/Shaping_and_crowning/2/Diamond_Fret_Files.html>http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Fretting_supplies/Shaping_and_crowning/2/Diamond_Fret_Files.html</a>   The 300 grit is all I have.   Jim       <div align=center> <hr></div> From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Jim Busby Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 8:48 AM To: College and University Technicians Subject: Re: [CAUT] capo work   Google “Stewart MacDonald”. Look for diamond fret files. I asked about the radius specs over the phone and can’t remember which one was best but I do know the small WON’T work. I’ll see if I can give you better info later.   Jim   <div align=center> <hr></div> From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Paul T Williams Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 8:35 AM To: College and University Technicians Subject: Re: [CAUT] capo work   Jim Where does one get one of these? Paul <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=31%>Jim Busby <jim_busby@byu.edu> Sent by: caut-bounces@ptg.org 12/10/2007 07:22 AM <table> <tr valign=top> <td bgcolor=white> <div align=center>Please respond to College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org></div></table> <td width=68%> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=6%> <div align=right>To</div> <td width=93%>"ilvey@sbcglobal.net" <ilvey@sbcglobal.net>, College and University        Technicians <caut@ptg.org> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>cc</div> <td>  <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>Subject</div> <td>Re: [CAUT] capo work</table>   <table> <tr valign=top> <td>  <td> </table> </table> Hi David,   Stewart MacDonald guitar fret files are the best. DON’T get the cheaper ones. Get the diamond files. They work quickly with 150 and 300 grits, and then follow with 400 and 600 sandpaper and buff. 15 minutes tops. Perfect every time.   Jim Busby BYU   <div align=center>   <hr></div> From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Ilvedson Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 1:11 PM To: caut@ptg.org; pianotech@ptg.org Subject: [CAUT] capo work   What are techs using to file capo bars before restringing?   I've read that guitar fret files were being used...I'm interested in the type of file and any technique used.  I'm thinking a 2 mm radius...?   I am reading the archives on this and some good articles in the Journal...   David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044