Tools

Vintage-style truss rod nuts have long, thin slots and are made of unhardened steel, so normal slotted screwdrivers will cause damage – as evidenced on many vintage guitars and basses. GrooveTech developed two screwdrivers specifically for this application. Proper adjustment involves removal of the neck for full nut access, and our Standard Driver provides firm contact over the entire slot width for damage-free adjustment. The Cheater Driver™ allows quick minor adjustment without removing the neck. Both have oversized handles with extra-long shafts for a firm grip and easy access.

Low-profile adhesive standoffs with a 0.180" standoff height that securely attaches your PCB to a flat surface. The post inserts into a 0.125” mounting hole and includes a locking tab that secures the PCB when inserted. It can be used with 1/16” or 1/32” thick PCBs. The 0.6 x 0.6” square base is offset to allow the base to be underneath the board when the mounting hole is close to the PCB edge and the offset base provides a large sticking surface while permitting the PCB to be mounted in tight spaces or close to walls. This can be useful when working with small enclosures. High-quality 3M™ brand double-sided tape secures the standoff to a flat surface. These standoffs are available in packs of 8, 24, or 100 pieces Features:

• Low profile 0.180" standoff height.
• Offset base allows use when holes are close to the PCB edge.

Made in Japan. File specially designed for fret end work. Used for rounding fret ends and deburring. Size small = 1 mm for small frets. Size medium = 2 mm for medium frets. Size large= 3 mm for large frets.

The Dunlop System 65 Screwdriver is the perfect small sized tool for a gig bag or case. The four bits include two different Phillips heads and two different flat heads which can cover almost any screw used on guitars and basses.

Angled nozzle attachments for the Atten ST-862D hot air station. These attachments are a great accessory allowing for a more relaxed grip and better control. Sold individually.

Replacement hot knife tip (cat no. PSI 10) for Weller Portasol, butane soldering iron. Cut and cauterize nylon ropes and synthetic upholstery materials easily. Adjustable temperatures up to 450°C (850°F) make it perfect for cutting and shaping plastics and model making.

Use this Fret Slotting Miter Box to accurately cut fret slots with a fretting handsaw. The ball-bearing guides make sawing easier and faster; they hold your fret saw perpendicular to the fingerboard and can be adjusted to match the blade precisely. You can quickly slot any board up to 3"" (76.2mm) wide, with adjustable depth of cut for any fret wire. You always have an unobstructed view of your work.
Made of rugged aluminum and 12" (304.8mm) long, this miter box has convenient mounting holes for firm attachment to your workbench, the mounting screws and spanners are included. Instructions also included.

Spring loaded center punch with an adjustable force for aligning pilot holes when drilling into materials. The large handle makes the push-to-strike action simple and accurate. Rotating the red handle adjusts the force amount.

High quality Phillips head truss rod wrench. This Japanese made wrench is the perfect tool for cross slotted truss rod nuts found on many Fender® necks. The compact 9mm diameter head has a thin 11mm width allowing for adjustments without removing the neck

Stripboard featuring standard 0.1” (2.54mm) spacing. The board has a 30x15 grid (15 strips) and easily fits into 1590BB style enclosures and larger vintage-style fuzz enclosures. Each strip is HASL coated making soldering easier than most protoboards and also ensures a long shelf life. Features:

• High-quality 1.6mm FR4 glass-epoxy circuit board
• 1oz/ft2 copper weight
• HASL coated strips
• 30 x 15 holes (15 strips)
• 3.04” x 1.55”

Instructions

• Simply drill 3/8" hole insert cutting head and compress handles.
• Gives you the ability to make square holes for fuse holders, special connectors displays etc.

1. Material to be nibbled is placed in the gap between the punch and blade channel.
2. By squeezing the handles together, the punch will move down into the channel, cutting out a slug of metal.
3. A scribe line can be followed by looking down on work in this position.

Fret rocker luthier tool. Four precision ground flat edges having lengths: 4.0”, 3.0”, 2.0” and 1.3”. Perfect for finding the source of fret buzz. Place the flat edge over three frets at a time and try to rock the tool. If the tool rocks, you’ve located the uneven fret.

Conductive copper foil tape for shielding guitar cavities, amplifier cabinets, or elsewhere. This tape features a strong adhesive backing and soldering directly to the surface is easy and results in a strong bond. Sold in 98ft rolls.

Strong, absorbent towels for auto and machine shops. Works like cloth for your tough jobs. Absorbs grease and oil, even when wet. Fits any standard paper towel dispenser. 11” x 9" sheets.

A specialized tool for cleanly pulling out frets. The narrow jaws are designed specifically to allow for a clean grip on frets. The special flush ground 1/2" jaws can easily bite the frets without damaging the fretboard.

Bob Smith Industries™ Insta-Cure+™ Medium Gap Filling Cyanoacrylate. A must have for luthiers! Insta-Cure+™ is a higher viscosity CA for loose fitting joints in which the adhesive must bridge gaps or the parts to be glued don’t fit perfectly. Medium viscosity super glue is the most common glue used in many luthiery applications due to it’s cure time and viscosity. Recommended for binding repair and small poly finish touch ups. Normally, the thicker CA is applied to one surface and then the parts are held tightly together for about 5 to 15 seconds. For large surface areas, including those with close fitting joints such as laminations, INSTA-CURE+ ™ should also be used. To prevent premature curing, don’t spread the glue into a thin film. Lay down a serpentine bead with about 1" separations on one surface, then assemble the parts, letting the pressure spread the CA out. To speed up curing time use the Insta-Set accelerator!

File for use in filing the saddle of acoustic guitars. Available in 2mm or 3mm options.

The Dunlop System 65 String Action Gauge is a precision measurement tool for setups and adjustments. The gauge includes both metric and imperial measurements on opposite sides.

Atten T900 soldering iron tips. The screwdriver or chisel style is great for soldering through hole components and many other situations. The flatted tip makes it easy to make contact with both the solder pad and component lead. These tips are an excellent choice for use with the S-ST-2090D soldering station and S-ST-2065D soldering iron.

Restore the performance of your soldering iron by replacing the tip. Replacement for S-TWTCP

• PT Series Conical Tip for TC201 Series Iron
• PTP7 - 0.79mm / 0.031" diameter conical tip
• Solid copper, plated with iron all over
• Designed to provide maximum heat transfer from the heater to the tip
• Tinned with lead-free solder
• Use only genuine Weller tips

Double sided diamond fret file. Easily the best choice for fret crowning, diamond files cut in two directions (push and pull) rather than one with no chatter giving you a smoother fret after the crowning process File cutting surface is impregnated with diamonds to give you a smooth cut with long lasting durability.

• Made of solid steel with diamond cutting surface.
• Soft rubber coating on the handle
• 5-3/4” cutting surface
• Double sided to cover different fret sizes

Stripboard featuring a 0.15” vintage spacing. This spacing is great for vintage-style builds and more easily accommodates axial capacitors and other larger sized vintage parts like resistors and transistors. The board has a 20x10 grid (10 strips) and easily fits into 1590BB style enclosures and larger vintage-style fuzz enclosures. Each strip is HASL coated making soldering easier than most protoboards and also ensures a long shelf life. Features:

• High-quality 1.6mm FR4 glass-epoxy circuit board
• 1oz/ft2 copper weight
• HASL coated strips
• 20 x 10 holes (10 strips)
• 3.04” x 1.55”

This is a set of measured vacuum tubes for use in TV-7 vacuum tube tester calibration. The values for each vacuum tube will be measured and included for the purpose of calibrating your own TV-7 tester at home. Steps for this calibration can be found online. Three tubes will be included:

• 6L6
• 6AU6
• 12AT7

These tubes are tested at the following settings: Tube Filament Settings Bias Shunt Range 6L6 6.3 HS5-3481 23 0 D Tube Filament Settings Bias Shunt Range 6AU6 6.3 ET1-5672 16 0 B Tube Filament Settings Bias Shunt Range 12AT7 12.6 EV7-6080 10 0 C Note that brands are not guaranteed to match photograph.

Multi-function mini heat gun with two speed/temperature settings. This small handheld heat gun is fast and easy to use with its lightweight build and comfortable grip. The nozzle is equipped with a safety shield and the built-in stand makes safely resting it on a table top simple when in use. Ideal for:

• Heat Shrink Tubing
• Embossing
• Drying Paint
• Drying Glue
• Drying Ink

Features:

• 350 Watt
• cULus approved compliance for both US & Canadian markets
• Ideal for heat shrink tubing
• 2 speed/temperature settings featuring quiet operation
• 482°F (Low) / 662°F (High)
• Fast and easy to use
• Comfortable and lightweight
• Safety shield on nozzle
• Built-in bracket for self-support and table top use
• Double insulated power cord