Round Guitar Fret-End Finishing File – 3 mm

The guitar fret-end file is a tool designed to finish the ends of frets. It helps prevent your fingers from catching on sharp edges while playing. This guitar fret-end file is particularly useful after installing frets or during maintenance.

Its double-cut teeth remove material quickly. The second-cut grade offers a good balance between efficiency and precision. The guitar fret-end file allows neat work on nickel frets and is suitable for softer alloys used in lutherie.

The round guitar fret file is ideal for reaching narrow areas along the edge of the fingerboard. Its 3 mm diameter allows precise work without touching the fret surface unnecessarily. The round guitar fret file helps break sharp edges and achieve a comfortable feel.

With an overall length of 140 mm, the tool offers a stable grip. The 63 mm toothed section provides good control. The plastic handle improves comfort and reduces the risk of slipping.

This round guitar fret file can also be used for other tasks, such as adjusting a nut or working on small parts. It works on wood, plastic and certain soft metals, making it a versatile workshop tool.

For a clean result, protect the fingerboard with adhesive tape. Work with steady movements and without excessive pressure. This guitar fret-end file does not replace a fret-crowning file, but it is well suited to finishing fret edges.

Also ideal for cutting small grooves in wood.

See our complementary tools in the lutherie tools category.

Technical reference on fretwork available on this page.