Gouges, Chisels, Files and Mallets

Chisels and gouges are essential tools that cannot be missing in a lutherie workshop. They consist of a steel blade and a wooden neck. These tools are usually used to carve and rough down the most complex and less accessible pieces. Both the gouges and the chisels can be found in different formats and sizes. Choosing the right tool will make our work much easier.

In the case of the mallets its most widespread use is found in the carving. Although they are also widely used to adjust the pieces of the instrument and in all kinds of repairs. The most commonly used mallets for lutherie are made of wood or rubber, two materials which, when used with the right strength, do not damage the instrument.

GOUGES, CHISELS, FILES AND MALLETS

Double Edge ClassicalGuitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3C Double Edge ClassicalGuitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3C 2
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Double Edge ClassicalGuitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3C

15106
$62.14
Description of the Double Edge ClassicalGuitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3C Set of three double-edged files for Classical guitar nut carving (.030″/.038″, .032″/.042″, .035″/.046″). Each file in the set has two different groove sizes. The file with the red handle can be used for .030" and .038" strings, the blue .032and .042and the yellow .035 and...
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Double Edge Electric Guitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3E Double Edge Electric Guitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3E 2
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Double Edge Electric Guitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3E

15105
$62.14
Description of the Double Edge Electric Guitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3E Set of three double-edged files for electricc guitar nut carving (.010″/.026″, .013″/.036″, .017″/.046″). Each file in the set has two different groove sizes. The file with the red handle can be used for .010" and .026" strings, the blue .013 and .036 and the yellow .017 and...
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Double Edge Acoustic Guitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3A Double Edge Acoustic Guitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3A 2
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Double Edge Acoustic Guitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3A

15093
$62.14
Description of the Double Edge Acoustic Guitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3A Set of three double-edged files for acoustic guitar nut carving (.016″/.042″, .026″/.050″, .036″/.055″). Each file in the set has two different groove sizes. The file with the red handle can be used for .016" and .042" strings, the blue .026 and .050 and the yellow .036 and...
Chemical Polishing File Half Round 100MM Hosco TL-CP-HR100 Chemical Polishing File Half Round 100MM Hosco TL-CP-HR100 2
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Chemical Polishing File Half Round 100MM Hosco TL-CP-HR100

15074
$11.57
Overview of the Chemical Polishing File Hosco TL-CP-HR100 This CP (Chemical Polishing) file has a special tooth pattern that keeps the file clean without clogging. Why Use the Hosco Chemical Polishing File It is very easy to control and allows fast filing with light strokes. The perfect file for filing materials meant to be finely finished, such as...
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Tataki-Nomi Chisel 24mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM24
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Tataki-Nomi Chisel 24mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM24

15116
$21.53
Overview of the Tataki-Nomi Chisel 24mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM24 Japanese 24mm Tataki-Nomi chisel. Steel hardness HRC63 on the Rockwell scale. 225mm. The Tataki-Nomi chisels are Japanese bench chisels, very versatile, used in all types of woodworking, especially in the cutting of mortises due to their great precision. They are small chisels, ideal for...
Tataki-Nomi Chisel 21mm...
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Tataki-Nomi Chisel 21mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM21

15115
$18.97
Overview of the Tataki-Nomi Chisel 21mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM21 Japanese 21mm Tataki-Nomi chisel. Steel hardness HRC63 on the Rockwell scale. 225mm. The Tataki-Nomi chisels are Japanese bench chisels, very versatile, used in all types of woodworking, especially in the cutting of mortises due to their great precision. They are small chisels, ideal for...
Tataki-Nomi Chisel 18mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM18
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Tataki-Nomi Chisel 18mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM18

15114
$17.66
Description of the Tataki-Nomi Chisel 18mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM18 Japanese 18mm Tataki-Nomi chisel. Steel hardness HRC63 on the Rockwell scale. 225mm. The Tataki-Nomi chisels are Japanese bench chisels, very versatile, used in all types of woodworking, especially in the cutting of mortises due to their great precision. They are small chisels, ideal...
Tataki-Nomi Chisel 15mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM15
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Tataki-Nomi Chisel 15mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM15

15113
$16.68
Description of the Tataki-Nomi Chisel 15mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM15 Japanese 15mm Tataki-Nomi chisel. Steel hardness HRC63 on the Rockwell scale. 225mm. The Tataki-Nomi chisels are Japanese bench chisels, very versatile, used in all types of woodworking, especially in the cutting of mortises due to their great precision. They are small chisels, ideal...
Tataki-Nomi Chisel 12mm...
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Tataki-Nomi Chisel 12mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM12

15112
$16.41
Description of the Tataki-Nomi Chisel 12mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM12 Japanese 12mm Tataki-Nomi chisel. Steel hardness HRC63 on the Rockwell scale. 225mm. The Tataki-Nomi chisels are Japanese bench chisels, very versatile, used in all types of woodworking, especially in the cutting of mortises due to their great precision. They are small chisels, ideal...
Tataki-Nomi Chisel 9mm...
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Tataki-Nomi Chisel 9mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM9

15111
$16.03
Description of the Tataki-Nomi Chisel 9mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM9 Japanese 9mm Tataki-Nomi chisel. Steel hardness HRC63 on the Rockwell scale. 225mm. The Tataki-Nomi chisels are Japanese bench chisels, very versatile, used in all types of woodworking, especially in the cutting of mortises due to their great precision. They are small chisels, ideal for...
Tataki-Nomi Chisel 6mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM6
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Tataki-Nomi Chisel 6mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM6

15110
$16.03
Description of the Tataki-Nomi Chisel 6mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM6 Japanese 6mm Tataki-Nomi chisel. Steel hardness HRC63 on the Rockwell scale. 225mm. The Tataki-Nomi chisels are Japanese bench chisels, very versatile, used in all types of woodworking, especially in the cutting of mortises due to their great precision. They are small chisels, ideal for...
Tataki-Nomi Chisel 3mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM3
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Tataki-Nomi Chisel 3mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM3

15109
$16.03
Description of the Tataki-Nomi Chisel 3mm Width Blade Hosco TL-INM3 Japanese 3mm Tataki-Nomi chisel. Steel hardness HRC63 on the Rockwell scale. 225mm. The Tataki-Nomi chisels are Japanese bench chisels, very versatile, used in all types of woodworking, especially in the cutting of mortises due to their great precision. They are small chisels, ideal for...
Double Edge Bass Nut File...
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Double Edge Bass Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3B

15108
$64.10
Description of the Double Edge Bass Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3B Set of three double-edged files for bass nut carving (.045″/.085″, .065″/.105″, .075″/.130″). Each file in the set has two different groove sizes. The file with the red handle can be used for .045" and .085" strings, the blue .065 and .105 and the yellow .075 and .130. With these sizes...
Fret Level & Crown Diamond File Hosco TL-FFLD23
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Fret Level & Crown Diamond File Hosco TL-FFLD23

15099
$89.72
Description of the Fret Level & Crown Diamond File Hosco TL-FFLD23 Japanese diamond file. Three files in one: Leveling, Medium fret crowning and Jumbo fret crowning. Use of the Hosco TL-FFLD23 file Once the frets have been set and radiused and the sides have been beveled we will proceed to leveling and crowning. The Hosco TL-FFLD23 file is a more than...
Chemical Polishing File...
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Chemical Polishing File Half Round 150MM Hosco TL-CP-HR150

15090
$25.62
Overview of the Chemical Polishing File Hosco TL-CP-HR150 This CP (Chemical Polishing) file has a special tooth pattern that keeps the file clean without clogging. Why Use the Hosco Chemical Polishing File It is very easy to control and allows fast filing with light strokes. The perfect file for filing materials meant to be finely finished, such as...
Saddle Slot File 2mm Hosco TL-SF2
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Saddle Slot File 2mm Hosco TL-SF2

15127
$11.56
Description of the Bridge Slot File 2 mm (0.079") Hosco TL-SF2 Made in Japan. Specifically designed to level the bottom of the saddle on acoustic guitar bridges. 3mm (0.118") Purpose of the Hosco TL-SF2 File A correct levelling of the bottom of the saddle slot on acoustic, classical and flamenco guitars is essential to achieve an optimal transmission...
Saddle Slot File 3mm Hosco...
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Saddle Slot File 3mm Hosco TL-SF3

15087
$11.56
Description of the Saddle Slot File 3mm Hosco TL-SF3 Made in Japan. Specifically designed to level the bottom of the saddle on acoustic guitar bridges. 3mm (0.118") Purpose of the Hosco TL-SF3 file A correct levelling of the bottom of the saddle slot on acoustic, classical and flamenco guitars is essential to achieve an optimal transmission of the...
Chemical Polishing File...
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Chemical Polishing File Flat 100MM Hosco Hosco TL-CP-FL100

15073
$19.84
Overview of the TL-CP-FL150 150mm Flat Chemical Polishing File TL-CP-FL150 This CP (Chemical Polishing) file has a special tooth pattern that keeps the file clean without clogging. It is very easy to control and allows fast filing with light strokes. The perfect file for filing materials meant to be finely finished, such as bones and small ornaments....
Chemical Polishing File Half ROUND 100mm Hosco TL-CP-FL150
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Chemical Polishing File Flat 150MM Hosco Hosco TL-CP-FL150

15072
$25.62
Overview of the TL-CP-FL150 150mm Flat Chemical Polishing File TL-CP-FL150 This CP (Chemical Polishing) file has a special tooth pattern that keeps the file clean without clogging. It is very easy to control and allows fast filing with light strokes. The perfect file for filing materials meant to be finely finished, such as bones and small ornaments....
Hss Micro Chisel 1.1mm Hosco TL-MC11
Japanese Chisels

Hss Micro Chisel 1.1mm Hosco TL-MC11

15071
$33.36
General Description of the Hosco Micro Chisel TL-MC11 When replacing the nut or saddle of a guitar or bass, it is essential to give the new bone a completely smooth and level seat. Any adhesive or glue residue must be completely removed to ensure the correct transmission of the vibrations from the strings to the neck. Because of its size and the shape of...
Fret Leveling File Hosco...
Japanese Files for Frets

Fret Leveling File Hosco TL-FL160S

15069
$17.66
Description of the Fret Leveling File Hosco TL-FL160S Made in Japan. File for levelling adjacent frets. This small file is perfect for correcting those typical uneven frets that prevent an optimal set up of our instrument. When do we need this file? Once we have isolated the problem with the high fret detector, we can level the fret and proceed to...
Thick grit Fret leveling file Thick grit Fret leveling file 2
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Sharpening, sandpapers, abrasives and polishes

Thick grit Fret leveling file

14944
$14.17
Overview Thick grit Fret leveling file This fret leveling file has a hard steel abrasive section with a smooth grit that, along with its small dimensions and ergonomic wooden handle, allows precise filing operations in specific areas of the fretboard, becoming a very useful and versatile tool. It is suitable not only for guitar builders but also for...
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Smooth grit Fret leveling file Smooth grit Fret leveling file 2
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Gouges, Chisels, Files and Mallets

Smooth grit Fret leveling file

14943
$14.17
Overview Smooth grit Fret leveling file This fret leveling file has a hard steel abrasive section with a smooth grit that, along with its small dimensions and ergonomic wooden handle, allows precise filing operations in specific areas of the fretboard, becoming a very useful and versatile tool. It is suitable not only for guitar builders but also for...
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narex rasp luthier
Gouges, Chisels, Files and Mallets

Narex Half-Round Wood Rasp, 250mm

14609
$76.20
Overview Narex Half-Round Wood Rasp, 250mm: The Narex Half-Round Wood Rasp, 250mm could be your next big purchase. This hardened carbon steel rasp with hand-ground teeth is perfect for removing a large volume of wood with little effort. The hand-ground rasp teeth work differently than those made by automated machines. They cut much faster and leave an...
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