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NEW PRODUCTS
GROOBARTM 042 BAR SET / 050 BAR SET

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FRET TANG NIPPER

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BLACK NUT FILES

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FRETTING HAMMER
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COMPACT FRET CROWN FILES

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LOW TACK MASKING TAPES

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NUT WORK TABLE
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EASY FRET CARE PHILLIPS HEAD TRUSS ROD WRENCH

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NUT WORK FILES
GROOBARTM - NUT SLOT ASSIST TOOLS - 4

BLACK NUT FILES 5 CP (CHEMICAL POLISHING) FILES 22
DOUBLE EDGE NUT FILES 6 STANDARD FILE SETS 23
EDGE-CUT NUT FILES 7 NUT AND SADDLE SHAPING FILES 23
VIOLIN NUT FILES 7 FEATHER EDGE / FEATHER EDGE DIAMOND FILES 24
LINE ROUND FILES 7 "VALLORBE" FILES 24
FRET LEVELING WORK SAW RASPS
DIAMOND FRET LEVEL & CROWN FILES 8

FRET LEVELING FILE 8
WOOD SAW RASPS 25
DIAMOND LEVELING FILE 8
MINI SELF-ADHESIVE DIAMOND SHEETS 9
SANDING BLOCKS FOR UKULELE & MANDOLIN 9
DUAL GRIT MINI DIAMOND PLATES 10 SANDING MATERIAL
"KOVAX" ROLLED SANDPAPERS 10
SELF-ADHESIVE DIAMOND SHEETS 10
2-WAY SANDING BLOCKS 10
"SHINEX" SANDING SHEETS 26
"KOVAX" FINISH REPAIRING PAPERS 27
FRET WORK "KOVAX" WATER PROOF SANDPAPERS 27
FRET CROWN FILES 11 KNIVES

FRET DRESSING FILES 11
3 IN 1 DIAMOND FRET CROWN FILE 12 HIGH-END FANCY "KIRIDASHI" KNIVES 28
LOW TACK MASKING TAPES 12 "KIRIDASHI" KNIVES, "UNRYU" 28
FRET POLISHING RUBBERS 13 "KURI"-STYLE KNIFE "UME-TSUBA" 29
FRET SANDING RUBBER 13 "KURI" KNIVES 29
EASY FRET CARE 14 "KIRIDASHI" KNIVES 29
FRET SLOT CLEANING SAWS 15 WOODEN HANDLES FOR "KIRIDASHI" KNIVES 29
FRET SLOT SAW GUIDE 16 "KOGATANA" KNIVES SET 30
FRET SLOT SAWS 17 WOOD CARVING KNIFE 30
FRET PULLER 18 "KURI" KNIVES WITH WOODEN HANDLE 30
FRET CUTTER 18
FRET TANG NIPPERS 19
STAINLESS FRET CUTTER 19
HAMMERS 20
CHISELS
FRET SETTER 20
JAPANESE CHISELS "TATAKI-NOMI" 31
SADDLE WORK
SADDLE SLOT FILES 21

HSS STEEL MICRO CHISELS 21
HONES / DIAMOND HONES DRILL BITS
STEP DRILL BITS 43
CERAMIC COMBINATION STONES 32 WRENCHES

CERAMIC SINGLE STONES 33
DIAMOND HONING TOOLS 33
HOSCO NUT WORK TABLE 33
HOSCO PHILLIPS HEAD TRUSS ROD WRENCH 44
HEX WRENCHES 44
HOSCO GUITAR NUT CUBE 45
SCRAPERS HEX DRIVER SET 45
SCREWDRIVERS
SCRAPERS 34
SCREWDRIVERS 46
SAWS
VIOLIN TOOLS
HAND JIG SAW 47

FLUSH CUTTING SAW 35
PURFLING CUTTER 47
"AZEBIKI" SAW 35
VIOLIN NUT FILES 48
"DOZUKI" SAW 35
"KURI" KNIVES WITH WOODEN HANDLE 48
BRACING SAW 36
WHETSTONES FOR GOUGES 48
FINE CUT SAWS 36
JAPANESE FISHTAIL GOUGES 49
JEWELERS SAWS 37
JAPANESE GOUGES 49
GAUGES / RULERS GLUE
HOSCO STEP GAUGES 38 HIDE GLUE 50

HOSCO FINGERBOARD RADIUS GAUGE 40
RULERS 41
TAPER GAUGE 41 WORKSHOP ACCESSORIES
PROTRACTOR 41
MINI STAINLESS SQUARE 42
PROFILING GAUGE 42
THICKNESS GAUGE 42
HYGROMETER / THERMOMETER 51
ROLL-UP BAG 52
EYELETEER GUITAR-TECH BAG 52

2-WAY NECK SUPPORT 53
WORKBENCH MAT 54
EYELETEER "KUJIRI" 42 HOSCO WORK APRON 54
NUT SLOT ASISST TOOLS
GrooBar™ -Nut Slot Assist Tools- HOSCO ORIGINAL

The nut files can get to your target depth quickly.
Material : Non-hardened steel / Size : 12.5mmx80mm
H-GB4 Thickness : L=1.07mm (0.042”) / L=1.27mm (0.050”) / M=1.42mm (0.056”) / H=1.65mm (0.065”)
H-GB4U Thickness : U=0.81mm (0.032”) / U=0.91mm (0.036”) / L=1.07mm (0.042”) / L=1.27mm (0.050”)
L Thickness : 1.07mm (0.042”) U Thickness : 0.81mm (0.032”)
L Thickness : 1.27mm (0.050”) U Thickness : 0.91mm (0.036”)
M Thickness : 1.42mm (0.056”) L Thickness : 1.07mm (0.042”)
H-GB4 H Thickness : 1.65mm (0.065”) H-GB4U L Thickness : 1.27mm (0.050”)

Nut Slot Assist Tool for guitars Nut Slot Assist Tool for ukuleles
Set of 4 Set of 4
NEW NEW
Simplified chart for fret height and Groobar
Fret Height Range Instruments Groobar
0.6-0.7 mm Ukuleles, Mandolins & Banjos U-0.81
L Thickness : 1.07mm (0.042”) L Thickness : 1.27mm (0.050”) 0.7-0.8 mm Ukuleles, Mandolins & Banjos U-0.91
H-GB-042 H-GB-050 0.8-1.0 mm Guitars, Ukuleles, Mandolins & Banjos L-1.07
042 Bar Set (Set of 4) 050 Bar Set (Set of 4) 1.0-1.2 mm Guitars, Ukuleles, Mandolins & Banjos L-1.27
1.2-1.3 mm Guitars M-1.42
1.3-1.4 mm Guitars & Basses H-1.65
How to use
① ② ③ ④
Choose one of Groobar. File a nut to the Groobar. Black-color is Move to the next slot.
gone when done.
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NUT FILES
Black Nut Files HOSCO ORIGINAL

Hosco Black Nut Files help you to do a nut filing job
easily, quickly, and precisely.
Aluminum holder has 3 magnets to hold the nut file
securely and curved-shaped holder gives you a com-
fortable grip. H-NF-H Aluminum Mag-Holder
All of the nut files are done with blackening treatment
which is called black oxide finish.
Available individually
H-NF-009 Black Nut File 0.009”
NEW
H-NF-EG009
For Electric Guitars, 6pcs (009,012,016,024,032,042)
H-NF-032 Black Nut FIle 0.032”
H-NF-EG010
For Electric Guitar,s 6pcs (010,013,016,028,036,046) H-NF-036 Black Nut File 0.036”
H-NF-AG H-NF-040 Black Nut File 0.040”

For Acoustic Guitars, 6pcs (012,016,024,032,042,054) H-NF-042 Black Nut File 0.042”
H-NF-CG H-NF-046 Black Nut File 0.046”
For Classical Guitars, 6pcs (028,032,036,040,042,046) H-NF-050 Black Nut File 0.050”
H-NF-EB H-NF-054 Black Nut File 0.054”
For Electric Basses, 5pcs (046,065,085,105,130) H-NF-065 Black Nut File 0.065”
H-NF-UK H-NF-075 Black Nut File 0.075”
For Ukuleles, 4pcs (024,028,032,036)

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NUT FILES
Double Edge Nut Files HOSCO ORIGINAL

5 variations of Double-edge nut file sets are available.
For acoustic guitars, for electric basses, for classical guitars, for electric guitars, and for ukuleles.
Total length : 190mm
Blade length : 100mm
TL-NF3A TL-NF3E
Teeth per inch : 54 cut Teeth per inch : 65 cut
For Acoustic Guitars (.016”/.042”,.026”/.050”,.036”/.055”) For Electric Guitars (.010”/.026”,.013”/.036”,.017”/.046”)
TL-NF3U
TL-NF3B Teeth per inch : 60 cut
Teeth per inch : 43 cut For Ukuleles (.022”/.028”,.024”/.032”,.026”/.036”)
For Electric Basses (.045”/.085”, .065”/.105”, .075”/.130”)
Chart of the fitting each file to ukulele strings.
Notice : Plaese check the actual string gauge and select the suitable file for use.
Nylgut Nylon Fluorocarbon

.022”
1st
(0.56 mm)
.024”
1st 1st 4th
(0.61 mm)
.026”
4th 4th 2nd
(0.66 mm)
.028”
2nd 2nd 3rd
TL-NF3C (0.71 mm)
.032”
3rd Low-G(Plain)
Teeth per inch : 48 cut (0.81 mm)
3rd
For Classical Guitars (.030”/.038”,.032”/.042”,.035”/.046”) .036”
Low-G(Wound)
(0.92 mm) Low-G(Wound)
Average gauges for soplano/concert C tuning

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NUT FILES
Edge-Cut Nut Files Violin Nut Files

Various of accurate gauges are available. These nut files are designed for filing the slots
TL-NF10 has10 variation and TL-NF11 has 11 variation. for strings of violins. It brings accurate works.
Each file is available individually. Comes with a plastic cylinder case.
Total length : 150mm Total length : 150mm
Blade length : 115mm Blade length : 90mm
TL-NF10 TL-NF11 TL-VNF4

Set of 4 ( E .020”, A .026”, D .032”, G .040”)
Set of 10 (0.010” - 0.056”) Set of 11 (TL-NF10 + 0.050”)
Teeth per inch : 76 cut (for E, A, and D strings)
w/case w/case Teeth per inch : 78 cut (for G string)
TL-VNF4/E
Violin Nut File for E string (.020”)
Teeth per inch : 76 cut
Line Round Files

TL-BF5LR is a high-quality line round file set which has
special coating to avoid clogging.
And this non-clog coating promises fine cutting and
long life. This file set works for string slot job for violin nut
or bridge, violin peg holes cleaning etc.
We sell each size separately.
Total length : 100mm.
TL-NF-010 Teeth per inch : 73cut, .010” (0.254mm) TL-BF5LR

TL-NF-013 Teeth per inch : 80 cut, .013” (0.330mm)
Set of 5 , Non-Clog Coated Round
TL-NF-032 Teeth per inch : 78 cut, .032” (0.813mm) TL-BFLR08 Non-Clog Coated Round, 0.8mm
TL-BFLR20 Non-Clog Coated Round, 2.0mm
TL-BFLR25 Non-Clog Coated Round, 2.5mm

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LEVELING FILES
HOSCO ORIGINAL Diamond Leveling File

Diamond Fret Level & Crown Files This compact-sized leveling file is easy to use to a nar-
row place. Most of leveling files are designed based
This unique 3 in 1 diamond file is HOSCO
on guitar fingerboard size, but this has a perfect size
original design. Diamond fret leveling file
for ukulele or mandolin fingerboards.
with 2 type of crown files. 600-grit dia- 600-grit Diamond
Size: 102 x 27 x 31 mm / Weight : 60g
mond can help your fret job faster
with minimum scratches.
Size : 25mm x 160mm x 5mm.
Weight : 150g
Fret leveling
TL-DIA500CL
Diamond leveling file
( 500-grit )
TL-FFLD12
File R1/ for ukulele or mandolin frets
File R2/ for normal guitar frets
TL-FFLD23 You can safely level and bevel the frets
File R2/ for normal guitar frets 2 different sized even at higher frets with the handle.
crown files on the
File R3/ for jumbo frets edges.
Fret Leveling File

This file has 160mm(L) x 28mm(w) x 5mm(T) size Large is not necessarily good.
with single cut. Easy and fast work for fret leveling. Select smaller tools
for smaller musical instruments!
TL-FL160S
Fret leveling file
Teeth per inch : 20 cut Enlarged photo

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SANDING TOOLS
Mini Self-adhesive Diamond Sheets HOSCO ORIGINAL

The Mini Self-adhesive Diamond Sheets are Sanding Blocks for Ukuleles and Mandolins
now available in 4 different grits. Most of ukulele fingerboards are still flat,
The small size is good for ukulele or mandolin but nowadays radiused fingerboard is getting popular.
fret leveling work with sanding block. We developed two models with different radiuses.
Or any purpose for sanding or sharpening tools. One side is flat and another side is radiused on both of
It is very flexible and easy to cut to any sizes. the two models.
Size : 50 x 100mm The flat side is also suitable to traditional mandolin fin-
gerboards.
100mm(L) x 60mm(W) x 35mm(H) size fits ukulele and
mandolin fingerboard work.
IDS-150 IDS-300
150-grit 300-grit TWSB-12U
Radius : 12” (305mm) / Flat
IDS-600 IDS-1200
600-grit 1200-grit TWSB-16U
Radius : 16” (406mm) / Flat
The reverse side is self-adhesive.

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SANDING TOOLS
Dual Grit Mini Diamond Plates Self-adhesive Diamond Sheets

Compact and reasonable diamond honing tools. Suitable to use with our TWSB series sanding blocks.
Two combination of the grits are available. 100-grit and 400-grit are available.
Good to leveling and beveling frets, and also shaping Easy to cut by knife or scissors.
bone nuts and saddles. Size : 75x150mm
Size: 30 x 100mm / Thickness : 1mm
One side
Another side TDS100 TDS400

100-grit Dia 400-grit Dia
IDP-156 IDP-410
150 / 600-grit 400 / 1000-grit Enlarged photo Enlarged photo
Useful for beveling the edges

of frets quicklyUseful for 2-Way Sanding Blocks HOSCO ORIGINAL
beveling the edges
The Hosco original Wooden Sanding Blocks.
of frets quickly
Each block has 2 different radius
on each sides as shown, helps you saving
the space and cost.
Save time of fret leveling or fingerboard job
with our new Diamond sheets or
Kovax Rolled Sandpapers Kovax self-adhesive sandpapers.
Size : 80 x 150mm / Sanding area : 65 x 150mm
This rolled sandpapers are self-adheisive and are
suitable to use with TWSB series sanding blocks.
Width : 64mm
TWSB-1 TWSB-2
Radius : 7-1/4” (184mm) / Radius : 10” (254mm) /
9-1/2”(241mm) 12”(305mm)
KCR100 KCR120 KCR150 KCR240

100-grit, 1.4m 120-grit, 1.8m 150-grit, 2.2m 240-grit, 2.6m
TWSB-3 TWSB-4
KCR320 KCR400 KCR600 Radius : 14” (356mm) / Radius : 15” (381mm) /
320-grit, 3.2m 400-grit, 3.2m 600-grit, 3.2m 16”(406mm) 20”(508mm)

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CROWN FILES
Compact Fret Crown Files HOSCO ORIGINAL Fret Crown Files HOSCO ORIGINAL
New compact fret crown files are available. 3 different radiuses are available.
The size length is only 100mm (3.94”). Small is for ukuleles and mandolins, medium is
This palm sized file can be holded easily and you can for standard frets, large is for wide frets.
put the power from the top and control easily. Blade length : 105mm.
These files have coarse-cut and fine-cut on the edges. Total length : 195mm.
File Size : 100 x 20 x 4mm without silicone rubber grip
TL-FF1
NEW Teeth per inch : 49 cut, Small
H-FF1 TL-FF2
Teeth per inch : 43 cut, Medium
H-FF2 TL-FF3
Teeth per inch : 43 cut, Jumbo
Fret Dressing Files HOSCO ORIGINAL

H-FF3 This fret dressing file is designed for fret end work.
Model Description This pencil-like shape gives you more precise file job.
H-FF1 Compact Fret Crown File, Small (R:1mm), Blue 30 degree angled bottom is easy to fit on fingerboard
H-FF2 Compact Fret Crown File, Medium (R:2mm), Yellow with pencil-holding.
H-FF3 Compact Fret Crown File, Jumbo (R:3mm), Red There are 3 different radius sizes for fret crown.
Blade : length 35mm / Total length : 160mm.
Embossed mark on the silicone rubber is not only for holding.

It shows the cutting edges (coarse or fine) and file direction. TL-FE1
Teeth per inch : 96 cut, Small
TL-FE2
Teeth per inch : 96 cut, Medium
TL-FE3
File top:concave,
Teeth per inch : 96 cut, single cut
This is fine cutting (small triangle mark) Jumbo File sides: single cut
File bottom: no teeth
This is coarse cutting (large triangle mark)

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CROWN FILES / MASKING TAPES
3 in 1 Diamond Fret Crown File HOSCO ORIGINAL Low Tack Masking Tape for fret work
This fret crown file has three different radiuses This masking tape is specially developed for wooden
in one file. work by leading masking tape factory in Japan. The
It can be used according to type of fret crown, glue is not too strong to damage the fingerboard
saying small standard (R=1mm), medium standard surface, but good enough for a fret job.
(R=2mm) and Jumbo (R=3mm). 3 different wide masking tapes are available and they
are sold as a set and also individually.
The width is 6mm (1/4”), 12mm((1/2”)and 20mm (0.8”).
130mm
NEW
230mm
TL-FFD600
3 different radiuses in one file
6mm 12mm 20mm

H-MASKT-SET
Masking Tape set, 6mm, 12mm and 20mm
H-MASKT-6P H-MASKT-6B
Small standard Medium standard Jumbo 6mm width, Pack (20pcs) 6mm width, Box (200pcs)
(R=1mm) (R=2mm) (R=3mm)
12mm width, Pack (10pcs) 12mm width, Box (100pcs)
Related 20mm width, Pack (6pcs) 20mm width, Box (60pcs)
Item
Tape length : 18m (20yd)

TL-FFLD12 Tape thickness : 0.10mm
TL-FFLD23 Adhesive force : 1.08N/10mm
Tensile strength : 68.1N/15mm
Inner diameter : 30mm
This unique 3 in 1 diamond file is Outer diameter : 55mm
HOSCO original design. See page 8
*Case is not included

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FRET RUBBERS
Fret Polishing Rubbers HOSCO ORIGINAL Fret Sanding Rubber HOSCO ORIGINAL
Easy and fast fret polishing tool. Erasing the small Easy and fast fret end sanding tool.
scratches of the fret or Polishing the dirty frets. After the fret beveling job by files,
Because of this softness, rubber fits to fret arch you can save time to make fret bevels smooth
perfectly. Also soft rubber keeps the fingerboard by this fret sanding rubbers.
damage to a minimum. Size : 65 x 18 x 9mm.
Easy to cut this rubber by cutter knife for your fret work.
This is a great rust remover and polisher!
Size : 65 x 18 x 9mm
FSR150
150-grit, 2pcs/set, dark blue for sanding use
How to use FSR150

FPR180 FPR400 Easy to round off the filed fret edge by FSR150.
180-grit, 2pcs/set, blue 400-grit, 2pcs/set, red
The edge is very Sanding the fret After sanding, the fret
sharp after sanding edge by FSR150 bevel edge has round.
FPR1000 by beveling file. softly.
1000-grit, 2pcs/set, yellow
How to use FPR180, 400 and 1000 Fret Rubber Sets HOSCO ORIGINAL
Easy to polish fret crown without masking.
Step up from 180 to 1000 depend on fret condition.
FPR-SET-3 FPR-SET-4
Polishing the fret
You can cut FPR as you like
After : Shiny!! Before : Dirty frets Set of 3 Set of 4
(FPR180, FPR400, FPR1000) (FPR-SET-3 + FSR150)

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EASY FRET CARE
Easy Fret Care HOSCO ORIGINAL Case size : 93 x 60 x 5mm

Easy Care Cloth size : 90 x 55mm
Easy Fret Care includes 2 x Fret Care Cloth and 5 x Fret Care Sheet with Easy Care Sheet size : 91 x 55mm (16/18/21mm)
Aluminum case Easy Care Sheet slit length : 65mm
Easy to Hand Carry NEW

Easy to Use
Easy to Make Frets Shine
H-EFC-S20 H-EFC-S24 H-EFC-S28

Easy Fret Care, 2.0mm Easy Fret Care, 2.4mm Easy Fret Care, 2.8mm
(for Small size fret) (for Medium size fret) (for Jumbo size fret)
Refill Pack includes 2 x Fret Care Cloth and 5 x Fret Care Sheet without case
<How to use>
1. Please wipe the fingerboard and remove the dusts by common cloth first.
2. Take a piece of care sheet and put it to cover the fingerboard to show the fret.
3. Polish the fret by care cloth.
4. When polished it, remove the care sheet and put it on the next fret.
5. Polish the next fret in the same way.
H-EFC-R20 6. When you feel the care sheet glue gets weak, please change to a new one.
Easy Fret Care, 2.0mm Refill Pack, w/o case
H-EFC-R24
Easy Fret Care, 2.4mm Refill Pack, w/o case
H-EFC-R28
Easy Fret Care, 2.8mm Refill Pack, w/o case Check “How to use” movie.

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FRET SLOT TOOLS
Fret Slot Cleaning Saws HOSCO ORIGINAL Fret Slot Cleaning Saws HOSCO ORIGINAL
(Ryoba) (45 degree angled)
Our fret slot cleaning saws are designed for easier SCSW series are “Pencil glip” cleaning saw and
and faster cleaning. have 45 degrees for tip angle for easier cleaning up
SCSWD series have 2 different special blades each slot end.
(Ryoba style). Tooth spacing is 0.9mm. Blade length is 15mm.
One is pull -cut and another is push-cut. You can choose 2 different blade Thickness.
You can clean up each fret slot edge
quickly and perfectly!
45 degree angled saw

Ryoba style saw
150mm 160mm
TL-H-SCSW040
TL-H-SCSWD04 Thickness : 0.40mm
Thickness : 0.40mm
150mm 160mm
TL-H-SCSW050
TL-H-SCSWD05 Thickness : 0.50mm
Thickness : 0.50mm
Special designed cutting blade.

Pull side blade Push side blade Blade length is 15mm. Short distance between blade and your hand makes easy control
and delicate treatment. Pull stroke for cleaning.

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FRET SLOT TOOLS
Fret Slot Saw Guide HOSCO ORIGINAL

This fret slot saw guide is designed for HOSCO fret slot saws. (catalog Page 17)
Fret slot depth can be controled from approx. 0.0mm - 4.7mm.
Each side of the base has a detachable 0.3mm thickness silicone rubber sheet to grip a fingerboard.
(We recommend to use a clamp and in this case, remove upper silicon sheet.)
3 Neodymium magnets backed Polyacetal guide draws the saw blade and support the cutting straightly and
at right angle to the fingerboard. Stainless steel made.
Size : 195 x 90 x 25mm, Weight : 475g.
How use use

1. Set the slot depth
Loose the wing nuts and screws to slide the frame and tighten them
again at proper position.
1 scale mark means approx.1.2mm depth adjustment.
2 faces give different hight adjust. Plase refer the following photos.
Deep cut positions (approx. 4.7 - 2.5mm)
H-FSWG
Fret slot saw guide for HOSCO fret saws
Shallow cutpositions (approx. 2.5 - 0.0mm)
The saw goes vertically against a The saw goes straight stably
fingerboard and it stops at your along the polyacetal guide.
depth by touching the saw steel It is easy to visual check where 4.5mm
back and polyacetal guide. you are cutting.
4.5mm
The distance between steel back bottom and guide top will be the
H-FSWG-PG cutting depth. Please adjust the slide frame to get the target depth.
Polyacetal guide only 2. Set the guide on the fingerboard

(3 Neodymium magnets assembled)
Size : 14 x 70 x 4mm
Contain :
Guide x 1
(w/ 3 Neodymium magnets)
Screw x 2
Nut x 2
Marking the center line on the fingerboard. It is a guide line for Fret
Saw Guide. And then set the guide which both triangle cut center
The polyacetal guide will be worn by mark (This mark is on the polyacetal guide) is on this line.
touching a saw and the guide repeatedly.
The guide is sold individually for replacement.
3. Set Fret saw and cut the fret slot
* If you need to change both size guides,Please order 2pcs.
The instruction movie from the QR code 3 neodymium magnets catch the saw brade. Before cutting, please
will show you how to use the H-FSWG. check the saw angle and cut gently.

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FRET SLOT TOOLS
Fret Slot Saws HOSCO ORIGINAL

2 types of Fret Slot Saws with 120mm long blade are 325mm
available. One is High-end model.

These are great saws for luthiers who make high-end
musical instruments. Another is Standard model.
Both models cut fret slots accurately on even 180mm 120mm
hard fingerboards.
High-end model Standard model
Cross cut teeth and the tooth spacing is 1.07mm. Universal cutting teeth and the tooth spacing is 1.25mm.
Material : YSS (Yasuki Specialty Steel) Material : Carbon Steel
TL-H-FSW050H TL-H-FSW050
Thickness : 0.50mm Thickness : 0.50mm
TL-H-FSW060H
TL-H-FSW060
Thickness : 0.60mm
Thickness : 0.60mm
enlarged photo of TL-H-FSWH blade enlarged photo of TL-H-FSW blade
Circular Saw for Fret Slots

Diameter : Outer dia. 100mm, Inner dia. 32mm
Thickness : 0.5mm
Material : SK steel
Made in Japan
*OEM production is welcomed. HFCS-100-05
Circular Saw for Fret Slots enlarged photo of teeth

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FRET TOOLS
Fret Puller Fret Cutter HOSCO ORIGINAL

TL-TC10 has flattened blade. We developed this fret cutter at the factory who has
Not suitable to cut the wires but good for just pulling 95 years history to make cutting pliers by Japanese
out the frets from fingerboard. traditional making methods.
Material : Carbon Steel The material is made of special steel which called High
Blade width : 10.0mm Carbon tool steel.
Blade thickness : 0.4mm 190mm total length with 26mm blade width.
Length : 150mm Flat and sharp cutting edge makes very flat fret end.
This is not suitable for stainless frets.
(Recommended tool for stainless frets: C-C28)
Catalog Page 19
TL-TC10
Fret puller
TL-FC190 blade shape
TL-FC190
Fret cutter
TL-TC10 blade shape
Cut end by TL-FC190

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FRET TOOLS
Hosco Fret Tang Nipper HOSCO ORIGINAL Stainless Fret Cutter

Hosco fret tang nipper comes back in 2020. 2.3mm piano wire cutting ability for this model.
We line up 2 versions for medium and for jumbo size Easy cutting and less power by leverage.
fret. 170mm in length and 250g in weight. We recommend to use for stainless wire cutting.
It helps your fret tang cutting job easily. This works for not only fret works, but also needle
springs or piano wire cutting in wind instruments or pia-
no field.
NEW
H-FTN-M
Fret Tang Nipper for Medium frets
H-FTN-J
Fret Tang Nipper for Jumbo frets
C-C28
C-C28 blade shape
Wire cutter
w/button lock
1) Ser a fret on the base slit
Cut end by C-C28
Cutting stainless fret 100 times

2) Cut the fret tang
Before After
Cut end of stainless fretwire
Before cutting by C-C28
How to Unlock
After cutting

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FRETTING TOOLS
Hammers Fret Setter HOSCO ORIGINAL

TL-HMT have 2 different heads. The TL-FS10 is useful for resetting frets
One is steel head and another is plastic head. without loosing the strings.
Use plastic head for fretting works. Brass made, 10cm long Fret Setter
The 7mm diameter slim body helps a fretting job easily.
HOSCO Fretting Hammer Suitable for small, medium and jumbo fretwires
NEW
Weight : 115g
TL-HMF-S
For fretting
Head Material : Bronze
Head : Octagonal Shape, 60 x 15 x 17 mm
TL-FS10
Material: Brass
Suitable for small,
medium and jumbo fretwires
Both small convex faces can hit frets as a point and both long flat
faces can hit frets as a plane.
Twin Hammers
Weight : 225g
TL-HMT-L Tip shape

For fretting
Head : 25mm dia. x 75mm
Weight : 115g
TL-HMT-S
For fretting
Head : 17mm dia. x 64mm Fit the tip of TL-FS10
Total length : 300mm over the crown of frets

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SLOT TOOLS
Saddle Slot Files HOSCO ORIGINAL HSS steel Micro Chisels HOSCO ORIGINAL
Very unique saddle slot files. High quality micro chisels with 2 different blade width,
Easy to flatten the saddle slot and make it clean. 1.1mm and 2.2mm. The long neck design is useful not
The round-shape on both ends fits the ends only for nut slot or saddle slot works, but also suitable
of saddle slot. for cleaning the deep pocket area.
Size : 50mm long x 20mm high x 2 / 2.5 / 3mm thick. Blade is HSS (High Speed Steel) material .
TL-SF2 TL-SF2.5
Teeth per inch : 67 cut Teeth per inch : 67 cut
Thickness : 2mm Thickness : 2.5mm
TL-MC11
Blade Material : High Speed Steel
Width : 1.1mm
TL-SF3 TL-MC22
Teeth per inch : 67 cut Blade Material : High Speed Steel
Thickness : 3mm Width : 2.2mm
enlarged photo of
TL-MC11 (Left) / TL-MC22 (Right)
TL-MC11 (Left)
1.1mm width is good for violin purfling slot making.
TL-MC22 (Right)
2.2mm width is good for guitar saddle slot work.

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FILES
CP(Chemical Polishing) Files

The CP files have special file tooth pattern and it keeps file clean without clogging.
It works incredible fine for wood filing! You have to use it to believe it. No pressure required.
The CP files are easy to control and fast to file clean with light strokes.
Medium wider size Large size

150mm 95mm 200mm 95mm
20mm 20mm
Flat Flat
TL-CP-FL150W TL-CP-FL200
150mm 95mm
200mm 95mm
20mm 20mm
Half-round Half-round
TL-CP-HR150W
TL-CP-HR200
Medium size Small size
150mm 95mm 100mm 100mm
16mm 10mm
TL-CP-FL150
Flat TL-CP-FL100 Flat
150mm 95mm
100mm 100mm
16mm 10mm
Half-round TL-CP-HR100 Half-round
TL-CP-HR150
Left : 1 stroke by CP file

Enlarged CP files tooth.
Right : 10 stroke by normal wood file
This is the secret.
Comparison between CP file and normal wood file CP file has special file tooth pattern.

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FILES
Standard File sets Nut and Saddle Shaping Files

Each file set includes 5 different shapes. 3 different shapes (Flat, Half-round and Triangle) are
TL-SFF5 is second cut file set with rubber grip. available. All files are non-clogging coated, so they
TL-DIA5 is 200-grit Diamond file set with rubber grip. work quite well.
TL-SSF5 is swiss-cut precision needle file set. This “non-clog” plating works to remove the dusts of
any materials from the teeth very easily.
File length : 100mm.
Shapes
Total length : 220mm.
Flat Half-round Round Square Triangle
Thickness
Flat : 1.5mm
Half-round : 2.7mm
Round : 3.4mm
TL-BF3
Square : 3.5mm Teeth per inch : 43 cut
Triangle : 5.5mm Saddle Shaping File, Set of 3
File length : 76.3mm

Total length : 185mm Available individually
TL-SFF5
Second Cut Files, Set of 5
TL-BFFL
Flat
Thickness
Thickness : 3.5mm
Flat : 1.5mm
Half-round : 2mm Flat Width : 11mm
Round : 2.7mm
Square : 3mm
Triangle : 3.5mm
File length : 50.5mm

TL-DIA5 TL-BFHR
200-grit Diamond Files, Set of 5 Half-round
Thickness : 3.8mm
Half-round
Width : 12mm
Thickness
Flat : 1.5mm
Half-round : 2.2mm
Round : 3.5mm
Square : 3.4mm
Triangle : 4mm TL-BFTRI

Triangle
File length : 101mm
TL-SSF5 Total length : 200mm
Thickness : 9.0mm
Swiss Cut Needle Files, Set of 5 Width : 9.0mm
Triangle

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FILES
Feather Edge and Feather Edge Diamond Files Crossing Files

Feather edge and feather edge diamond files are These crossing files works for violin making. Each face
normally used for sharpening hand saw, but these are has different radius and we line up 2 different grid
useful for the first cut-in before nut slot filing. (#0 and #1) and 2 different length
(150mm and 200mm).
Feather Edge Files
TL-DF100
100mm Cut
B
TL-VS-C0150 #0, Length 150mm
A
TL-VS-C1150 #1, Length 150mm
TL-VS-C0200 #0, Length 200mm A B
TL-DF150 TL-VS-C1200 #1, Length 200mm
TL-VS-C*150 15.1 4.7
TL-VS-C*200 21.1 6.3
Teeth per inch : 50 cut (mm)
150mm Cut
Half-round Files
Half-round shaped flies are standard design, but we
line up 3 different grid (#00, #0 and #1)
with 2 different length (150mm and 200mm).
Sharpening saw blades Marking for first-cut

before nut slot making
Feather Edge Diamond Files
TL-VS-HR00150 #00, Length 150mm

TL-DF75DA
300-grit Diamond, 75mm Cut
B
A
TL-VS-HR1200 #1, Length 200mm A B
TL-VS-HR*150 15.1 4.7
TL-DF100DA TL-VS-HR*200 21.1 6.3
(mm)
300-grit Diamond, 100mm Cut
Vallorbe Cut Number

Vallorbe’s cut number shows number of teeth [Z / cm].
Z/cm is obtained by counting perpendicularly to the cut.
Here is the list of the number of teeth per cm.
#00 : 16 teeth per cm

#0 : 20 teeth per cm
Good to make notches for strings on the metal saddles. #1 : 25 teeth per cm

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SAW RASPS
Wood Saw Rasps

The saw rasp is a unique tool which has properties for both of saw and rasp.
It isn’t clogged because of the special shaped blades.
The material is HCS (High Carbon Steel), so the durability of the blade is superior.
These items have double sided blade which has coarse side and fine side. Suitable for any shaping task
from rough to fine work. Your work will be released from clogging!!!
TL-S-SR200
200mm long blade
TL-S-SR200
TL-S-SR250
250mm long blade
detachable
TL-S-SRD200 TL-S-SRD200
200mm long blade, angle type
TL-S-SRD-RB
Replacement blade for TL-S-SRD200 Coarse side FIne side
Saw Rasp General

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SANDING SHEETS
SHINEX Sanding Sheets

Being clog-free and having the thickness that fits comfortably in your hand,
the Sanding Sheet has better workability than sand paper.
In addition, it provides an evenly finished surface without deep scratches.
The Sanding Sheet is best suited for working on curved surfaces with its flexible structure.
Perforations are added into the center so it can be cut it in half. In addition, it is usable in both water and oil.
Size :
150x230x7.5mm (can cut half)
SSS-SET
2 of each grit (80 ~ 3000-grit)
16 sheets in total
SSS-80 80-grit, black SSS-600 600-grit, purple

SSS-120 120-grit, brown SSS-800 800-grit, bluish purple
SSS-240 240-grit, red SSS-1500 1500-grit, gray
SSS-400 400-grit, green SSS-3000 3000-grit, orange
You can also finish like relic processing
if you use this sanding sheet.
Before
Easy to cut in the center, Sheet thickness is 7.5mm.

because of a perforation After

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SANDING SHEETS
Kovax Finish Repairing Papers

Most advanced dry sanding system that combines aggressiveness and uniformity.
Good for repairing the finishing.
The strong points are as follows.
*Dusts of varied size can be eliminated faster and easier.
*Extremely uniform and shallow scratch.
*Can be used without a water, so you can repair a defect checking by sight.
*One sheet is divided into eight small pieces. (Self-adhesive) The instruction movie from the QR code
Size : 70mm x 114mm ( divided into 8 parts ) will show you how to use the KFRP.
KFRP800 KFRP1200 KFRP1500 KFRP2000

800-grit, yellow 1200-grit, orange 1500-grit, pink 2000-grit, green
Rubber Blocks for KFRP

Two shapes are available and they are made of hard
rubber. Sold as set of 2
KFRP2500 KFRP3000
2500-grit, blue 3000-grit, black
28.5mm
35mm
KFRP-RBF KFRP-RBC
For flat surface, For curved surface,
33 x 27 x 15mm, set of 2 26 x 33 x 20mm, set of 2
One sheet is divided into 8 small pieces

KOVAX Finish Repairing Papers
with KFRP-RBF
Kovax Water Proof Sandpapers

Standard water proof sandpapers for gerenal wooden works. 200pcs per box. Size : 228 x 140mm
KSC180 180-grit KSC800 800-grit
KSC600 600-grit KSC2000 2000-grit MOQ : 200pcs each

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KNIVES
High-end Fancy Kiridashi Knives Fancy Kiridashi Knives“UNRYU”

These 2 type of fancy knives are made by hand The Meister and collector's choice. The top of line of
with traditional method. violin maker's knives. Made of multi layered steel by
“Mokume” means “tree bark”. hand forging. The amazingly beauty of cloud pattern
This finish can be made by old steel which is hard to on the surface is only from the meister of blacksmith.
get in nowadays. However, it is available and can
make this beautiful surface. “Unryu” means “movement
of cloud”. It is made of multi-layered steel.
The amazingly beauty of cloud pattern on the surface
is only from the meister of blacksmith. Engraved name
with gold on the knife Both knives are with Japanese
traditional wooden case.
TL-I-KM21 Beautiful cloud pattern

on the surface
Multi layered steel
“Mokume” knife, Right

Bevel: Right
Width Width
TL-I-UNRYU3R 3mm TL-I-UNRYU12R 12mm

TL-I-UNRYU10R 10mm
Bevel: Left
Mokume up w/ the wooden case Width Width
TL-I-UNRYU3L 3mm TL-I-UNRYU12L 12mm

TL-I-KU21
“Unryu” knife, Right
TL-I-UNRYU10L 10mm
Bevel: Double (Right & Left)

Width Width
TL-I-UNRYU3D 3mm TL-I-UNRYU12D 12mm

Unryu up w/ the wooden case TL-I-UNRYU10D 10mm

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KNIVES
Unryu Kuri-style Knife“Ume-Tsuba” Kiridashi Knives

The decoration on the handle and sheath is called These knives are made of two layered hand
“Ume-Tsuba” and it is a kind of traditional Japanese forged hardened steel.
patterns. Our manufacturer is the last one who can do
the traditional decoration.
It is worth adding into your collection!
Total length: 205mm / Blade length: 105mm
Logo stamp is
available for 10mm
on up.
Left bevel knife is not only for left handedness.

This is useful for pulling cut for right handedness.
TL-I-KU105UME Bevel: Right

Unryu, Kuri-style, w/Decorated handle and sheath Width Width Width
Blade material: Yasuki Hagane (Blue Steel No.2) TL-I-K3R 3mm TL-I-K10R 10mm TL-I-K15R 15mm
TL-I-K6R 6mm TL-I-K12R 12mm TL-I-K18R 18mm
TL-I-K8R 8mm
Bevel: Left
Width Width Width
TL-I-K3L 3mm TL-I-K10L 10mm TL-I-K15L 15mm
Enlarged photo of blade Enlarged photo of Ume-Tsuba TL-I-K6L 6mm TL-I-K12L 12mm TL-I-K18L 18mm
TL-I-K8L 8mm
“Kuri”Knives Bevel: Double (Right & Left)

As it has no pattern, you can enjoy your original Width Width Width
pattern with it. TL-I-K3D 3mm TL-I-K10D 10mm TL-I-K15D 15mm
Total length : 160mm. TL-I-K6D 6mm TL-I-K12D 12mm TL-I-K18D 18mm
Blade width : 10mm, no handle type
TL-I-K8D 8mm
Wooden Handles for Japanese Kiridashi Knives

TL-I-KU10R All Kiridashi Knives are without handles as you see, but
“Kuri” knife, Right
the handles are available as pictured.
Length : 180mm
TL-I-KU10L
“Kuri” knife, Left
TL-I-KU10D *Each knife and handle

“Kuri” knife, Double is available
for 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 & 18mm
blade width.
Width Width Width

TL-I-H3 3mm TL-I-H10 10mm TL-I-H15 15mm
Kuri knife is useful to cut or shave

TL-I-H6 6mm TL-I-H12 12mm TL-I-H18 18mm
small area like violin bridge shaping. TL-I-H8 8mm

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KNIVES
“Kogatana”Knives set Wood Carving Knife HOSCO ORIGINAL

The essential carving knives in 6 different blades Japanese traditional designed and double beveled
with nicer wooden handles in shape. carving knife with wooden handle.
the knives included : Right, left & double beveled, Blade length : 60mm / Handle length : 140mm
Pointed right & left beveled and Chisel style
*The knife set comes with "Roll-Up" style bag,
will keep the knives in condition.
Individual knife covers are also included.
Total length : 157mm / Handle length : 95mm
TL-I-CAKD
Carving Knife, Double Bevel
TL-I-6S
Mini Knives Set with Roll-up Bag, set of 6
Cutting Edge
front front double beveled
back back
HOSCO ORIGINAL
“Kuri”Knives with Special Wooden Handle
Right beveled Left beveled
It is same as Kiridashi and Yokote knife but its pointed
head allows you to process the places where you are
unable to process by Kiridashi or Yokote knives, such as
front front
a hole, a corner, a ditch and inside of a circle.
The original shaped handle brings nicer grip feeling.
back back
13.5mm width blade, with wooden handle type
Wooden handle length : 139mm.
Pointed right beveled Pointed left beveled
front front
TL-I-KUKR
Right Bevel
back back
Double beveled Chisel style

TL-I-KUKL
Left Bevel
① All knives put into the Roll-up Bag.

② Fold back the upper side and roll it up. TL-I-KUKD
③ All knives have an individual cover. Double Bevel

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CHISELS
Japanese Chisels (Tataki-Nomi)

The TL-INM chisels have a good balance of quality and costs.
Total length : 225mm Hardness of blade : HRC63
TL-INM3 TL-INM15
3mm wide blade 15mm wide blade
TL-INM6 TL-INM18
TL-INM9 TL-INM21
TL-INM12 TL-INM24

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HONES
Ceramic Combination Stones

Our ceramic stones are made by mixing superfine compound and clayey binder and then high-temperature firing.
These ceramic stones are combination type with case which can be used for sharpening table and water pond.
You can keep the bottom side stone into water.
Size : 25 x 62 x 25mm
TL-NC1800C
TL-NC2800C
TL-NC1800C TL-NC2800C TL-NC3800C TL-NC4800C

#320 / #800 #280 / #1500 #1000 / #3000 #1000 / #6000 TL-NC3800C
w/flattening stone
TL-NC4800C
This is a flattening stone for worn shaprening stone which you used.
Put it into water and then use it.
This is an artificial NAGURA stone. Because of shaping by machine
cut, its edge or corner may be lack or tipped off a little bit, but it is
useful for flattening job.

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HONES
Ceramic Single Stones Hosco Nut Work Table HOSCO ORIGINAL

Our ceramic stones are made by mixing superfine This Nut and Saddle shaping tool has 3 different tables
compound and clayey binder and then with #600 grit diamond.
high-temperature firing. Flat table and 90 degree angles are precisely pro-
These single stones are for professional use size. cessed by CNC machine.
Please dip the stone in water 10-15 min. before using. Size : 180 x 60 x 15mm Weight: 1.08 kg
Size : 206 x 66 x 33.5mm
NEW
TL-ST800
800-grit H-NWT
Nut Work Table
H-NWT-600D
Replacemet Diamond Sheets
1) for H-NWT
2)
3)
TL-ST1200
1200-grit
1) 35mm x 180mm flat table
Use for flat surface job
2) 4mm x 180mm 90 degree corner table
Diamond Honing Tools Use for 90 degree sanding of saddles
This product works for honing of chisels or knives. 3) 10mm x 180mm 90 degree corner table
Rubber grip sheet on the bottom. Use for 90 degree sanding of nuts
Size: 205 x 70mm Weight: 1 kg
Nut shaping:
Please make flat bottom by using 1).
And then make 90 degree angle perfectly by using 3)
TL-IDH-1
TL-IDH-1 TL-IDH-2 TL-IDH-3 Saddle shaping:

At first, please make one side of saddle flat
Coarse 150-grit Medium 300-grit Fine 800-grit by using 1) and then sand the other side to make
flat and adjust the thickness.
Then, make 90 degree angled bottom by using 2).
2) diamond face is 30 degree angled to sand saddle
ergonomically.
And we prepare the replacement diamond sheets.

Rubber grip sheet If the diamonds disappears, please reset new diamond sheets.

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SCRAPERS
Shaped Small Scraper Set

Scrapers HOSCO ORIGINAL
The Wide Scrapers are useful for smoothing
sides of guitars and they were developed
by a Japanese famous classical guitar luthier’s advice.
The Standard Scraper Set is used to wide surface like
top and back of guitars.
The Shaped Small Scraper Set is especially designed
for making violins. 39x18mm 50x32mm 45x30mm 45x25mm 70x27mm
T: 0.2mm T: 0.4mm T: 0.2mm T: 0.4mm T: 0.4mm
Wide Scrapers
TL-SCR-5
Set of 5 shapes
TL-SCR-1S
Straight shape
Size : 150 x 55mm, Thickness : 1.0mm
TL-SCR-1C
Curved shape
Standard Scraper Set
TL-SCR-2
Set of 2 shapes

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ORIGINAL SAWS
Flush Cutting Saw Azebiki Saw

The flush cutting saw has a high quality blade with Azebiki saw has convex curved 60mm length blade.
short rib construction. The short rib construction pre- This works to cut from anywhere of the wood surface.
vents the blade tip from coming up in cutting. Blade 320mm total length and 180mm handle length.
thickness is 0.4mm. Blade thickness is 0.35 - 0.55mm taperd.
180mm 120mm
180mm 60mm
320mm
320mm
TL-H-FL120 TL-H-AZE60
Coarse side
Fine side
Dozuki Saws (Back Saws)

The blade thickness is 0.3mm, reinforced with the rib for stable cutting.
TL-H-DS240 Total length : 600mm / Blade length : 240mm / Handle length : 300mm
TL-H-DS150 Total length : 350mm / Blade length : 150mm / Handle length : 180mm
300mm
180mm 150mm
240mm
350mm
600mm TL-H-DS150
TL-H-DS240

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FINE CUT SAWS
Bracing Saw
This saw is designed mainly for cutting bracing.
Its round shaped blade allows you to put it into anywhere you want to put, and also,
its shape allows you to start cuts anywhere you want to cut, it brings precious works. The wooden handle offers stable
cutting.
105mm 66mm
185mm Round blade

TL-H-RSAW
Fine Cut Saws

The HOSCO Fine Cut Saws are featuring very thin blades, the thickness available in 0.1mm, 0.2mm and 0.3mm.
You can use these saws to cut small piece of wood. etc. which requires very accurate jobs.
TL-H-FCSW103 Total length : 185mm / Blade length : 54mm / Handle length : 130mm
TL-H-FCSW103 54mm 110mm 120mm

235mm
0.1mm thick blade, 0.3mm pitch
TL-H-FCSW2
110mm 160mm
280mm
TL-H-FCSW3
The finest 0.3mm pitch blade is suitable

to make perfect joints.

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JEWELERS SAWS
Handle for SUPER Q Jewlers Saws Jewelers Saw Blades

The TL-JSW-490 can be used for cutting shells. 6 different size saw blades are available to cover
The length can be adjusted and the depth is 75mm. various inlay cutting jobs. All blades are multi-purpose
Wooden handle. Made of hard wood. reliable blades. Sold as a dozen.
Please check each blade thickness and width below.
Blade length : 130mm
TL-JSW490
Adjustable type
B
A B teeth / cm
TL-JSWB-6/0 0.36 x 0.18mm 32
TL-JSWB-4/0 0.44 x 0.22mm 26.5
TL-JSWB-2/0 0.52 x 0.26mm 22
TL-JSWB-0 0.56 x 0.28mm 20.5
TL-JSWB-1 0.60 x 0.30mm 19
TL-JSWB-2 0.70 x 0.34mm 17.5
SUPER Q Five-S
Super Quality
Super Precision
Super Elastic
Super Sharp
Super Performance of Alloy

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STEP GAUGES
Step Gauges HOSCO ORIGINAL

HOSCO presents 2 STEP GAUGES for guitars and ukuleles. You can also use them for Electric Basses, Banjos, Mandolins or
other fretted instruments in similar scale. (Made in Japan)
STEP GAUGES have 3 functions in 1 tool designed and invented for factories, music shops, repair shops and guitar tech!
The gauge thickness is only 0.1mm, because it can check the 1st. String nut slot height of electric guitars.
To protect this thin and precise tool, the Step Gauges come with a stylish aluminum case( 93 x 60 x 5mm ).
Guitar
Ukulele
H-SG-G (PAT. PEND)
Step Gauge for Guitar
Size : 83 x 33 x 0.1mm
Scale : Metric (mm/10) 1=0.1mm
Material : Stainless steel
for Acoustic, Classical, Electric guitars and Basses
(scale length : approx. 600 - 900mm)
Mandolin
H-SG-U (PAT. PEND)

Step Gauge for Ukulele and Mandolin
Size : 85 x 36 x 0.1mm
Scale : Metric (mm/10) 1=0.1mm
Material : Stainless steel Original case
for Soprano, Concert
Aluminum thin case
and Tenor size ukuleles and mandolins
(scale length : approx. 308 - 578mm) Size: 93 x 60 x 5mm

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STEP GAUGES
How to use (H-SG-G)
Fret Crown height
Tips!
Before nut slot work, you should
check the 1st fret crown height.
And then set up the target height of
each string slot. You can check the
height with our step gauge.
ex. if the 1st fret height is 1.2mm, the
target nut slot height is 1.3-1.4mm.
1) Set Step Gauge (Crown part) 2) Slide the gauge to the right 3) Read the number on the fret
over a fret which you want to and the left to find the position crown. Since the number is 10
check. fret crown top contacts the times of mm. Divide it by 10.
gauge. ex. 10+2=12, 12/10 =1.2mm
Nut Slot height
1) Set Step Gauge (Nut Slot part) in the string slot which you want to check, and then put Step Gauge (2 legs) to contact a fingerboard.
2) Slide the gauge to headstock while keep- 3) Read the number on the nut. Since the Caution! : If the leg is floating off fingerboard,
ing both legs contacting to fingerboard. number is 10 times of mm. Divide it by 10. Slide back the gauge until both legs contact
Step Gauge stops when the gauge contacts ex. 13, 13/10=1.3mm the fingerboard again.
nut slot.
String Action
There are many slits at string action gauge area in 2 lines. 1) Set Step Gauge (String Action part) 3) Read the number.
Lower line shows you from 1.0mm to 3.0mm height. at the position which you want to check Since the number is 10 times of mm. Di-
Upper line shows you from 3.0mm to 5.0mm height. on the fingerboard. just set it behind the vide it by 10.
Each slit locates 0.1mm height gap. string.
2) Slide the gauge to the right and the ex. the slit is between 2 and 4. And higher
left to find the position that the string bot- line slit contacts the string.
tom covers a slit. So 30+3=33 33/10=3.3mm
Tips : with light from other side, you can
see the slit hole clearly.
Other function
㻝㻜㼙㼙
㻡㼙㼙㻡㼙㼙
㻝㼙㼙
H-SG-G H-SG-U
㻝㻜㼙㼙㻝㻜㼙㼙
Nut width (400+20) /10=42mm

String action gauge is also regular metric scale. You can check nut width or saddle slot depth,
pickup polepiece distance etc. (This function is only for H-SG-G)

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RADIUS GAUGE
Fingerboard Radius Gauge HOSCO ORIGINAL

Hosco original radius gauge is a ruler shape.
6 different major radiuses, 7-1/4”, 9-1/2”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16” are in one. And it has 10mm scale for string height.
210mm x 25mm size with hanging hole.
Easy to keep in your workshop or in your tool box.
It is a real “must-have” item!
*Made of stainless steel
Crown Height Gauge

0.6mm -1.5mm (Wide side)
0.9mm - 1.5mm (Narrow side)
H-RG2
Radius Gauge
7-1/4″ (184mm)
9-1/2″ (241mm)
10″ (254mm)
12″ (305mm)
14″ (356mm)
16″ (406mm)
Wide side Narrow side
For 7-1/4″ (184mm) Fret crown height gauging (mm/10)
This is same function as Step Gauge.
10mm Scale
for checking string height
for checking saddle slot depth
for checking string height between pick up polepiece
and string
etc.
Set the fittable side above the Fret crown height (high fret)
fret and move right to left. And ex. 9/10=0.9mm
read the number at the point If the “10+” area, please add 10.
which the gauge contacts the ex. 3+10=13 13/10=1.3mm
top of the crown.
String - Fret String - Polepiece
ex. String height : 1.6mm ex. string height : 5.1mm

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RULERS
Rulers w/Inch Conversion Table Taper Gauge

Simple but important tools is the rulers. Metric scale. Taper gauge works to check the inner hole diameter
We line up 4 different length of the rulers from 150mm easily. Just insert this gauge into the hole and read the
up to 1000mm. These are useful not only to check the number of the gauge. Metric scale.
length but also check the straight line. You can check 1mm up to 15mm inner hole diameter.
Made of stainless steel 1.2mm thickness, 1 -15mm diameter hole
TL-RU1000 1000mm
Back
TL-RU600 600mm
Taper gauge is easy to
TL-RU-TA check the hole diameter.
TL-RU300 300mm
compensation formula to check inner diameter
TL-RU150 150mm 600m m s i ze ru l e i s g o o d fo r

2
guitar neck checking. Inner diameter = value + 1.44
Scale marks are done by etching and black chrome plating.

And Inch - mm conversion chart is printed on the back.
Each scale has a hanging hole.
Protractor
Easy to check the neck angle with protractor.
This has 100mm rule, too. Metric scale.
*Use this to see the angle in installing a neck to a body.
*Made of Stainless Steel
TL-RU-PR Suitable to check a neck angle

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RULERS / EYELETEER
Mini Stainless Square Thickness Gauge

You can measure an angle of 90 degrees exactly. 9 different thickness gauge in one.
This is a small tool, but a pretty convenient one. 0.04mm up to 0.30mm.
You can use it variously like the following examples. Metal frame case protect thinner gauges
Blade: Stainless Steel (75x13x1.5mm) from damage.
Base: Brass (48x15x6.0mm) Material : carbon steel
Net Weight: 45g Thickness variation : 0.04 / 0.05 / 0.06 / 0.07 / 0.08 /
0.10 / 0.15 / 0.20 / 0.30 (mm)
Checking flatness
for installing machine heads
TL-RU-TG
Checking a relief of the neck
TL-RU-SQ75 Marking for side position.
Profiling Gauge Japanese Eyeleteer (Kujiri)

This unique profiling gauge can work to check the Very tough eyeleteer made by stainless steel with
neck shape or others. wooden grip.
Many moval pins in line makes its shape well. It works very well to make pilot holes for guitar tuner
Note : Pins may damage to the neck or surface. screws or pickguard screws etc.
Please protect the instruments or others before using. This tool is popular for violin making.
150mm Length, Profiling the Shape It is useful for dot-marking and line-marking.
*Made of stainless steel
107mm
TL-KUJIRI-S
Material : stainless steel
TL-RU-PG example: for neck shapes

Needle size :
84 mm x 0.8mm diameter
Easy to check a gap under frets by the thinnest gauge

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STEP DRILL BITS
Step Drill Bits HOSCO ORIGINAL

All of our step drill bits are made by HSS(high speed steel) and promise fine job for making holes.
Drill bit blade is specially designed to drill hard wood like maple.
We accept to make custom step drill bits as your request.
TL-DB2-7899 TL-DB2-7086
For installing Rotomatic type tuners Shank : 8.6mm diameter
Shank : 9.9mm diameter
Cross section of drilled hole Cross section of drilled hole

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WRENCHES
Phillips Head Truss Rod Wrench HOSCO ORIGINAL Hex Wrenches for Inch type
It is the final solution to adjust a traditional slotted truss Inch type wrenches are available in 2 sizes, 1/4” and
rod nut with “+” shape wrench not “-” shape. 5/16”. 5/16” wrench is with phillips head.
We design only 11mm short length x 9mm diameter
head to use the wrench without taking off the neck.
“+” shape can catch the slotted nut perfectly and
disperse turning torque evenly. WRE-I516J
It is the “must-buy” tool for guitar set up. For 5/16” Truss Rod Hex Nut
with phillips head screwdriver
NEW WRE-I14J
For 1/4” Truss Rod Hex Nut
H-TRW+ Phillips Head Truss Rod Wrench

Head: 11mmx9mm dia. Hex Wrenches for Metric type
Length: 78mm
Weight: 4g
WRE-3.0J
3.0mm
WRE-1.27J
1.27mm WRE-2.5J
(0.05 inch)
WRE-1.5J WRE-2.0J 2.5mm
1.5mm 2.0mm
Hex Wrench Set
Total 78pcs per box, include:
12pcs each : 1.27mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm
6pcs each : 3.0mm, 4.0mm, 5.0mm, 7.0mm, 8.0mm
All of the wrenches come with a white sleeve
for size description.
WRE-4.0J WRE-5.0J WRE-7.0J WRE-8.0J

4.0mm 5.0mm 7.0mm 8.0mm
WR-ASSORT
Wrench Assortment All of the wrenches come with
*with plastic organizer Box a white sleeve for size description.

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WRENCHES
Guitar Nut Cube HOSCO ORIGINAL Hex Driver Set HOSCO ORIGINAL
The H-GNC can be used to tighten or loosen nuts or 5 truss-rod wrenches + magnet detachable solid
bushing for machine heads, toggle switches, aluminum handle.
potentiometers, and so on. Cube can be inserted We make a truss rod wrench set to cover
under volume or tone knobs easily. 4 different major truss rod size.
5 in 1 design : 2 x metric hex nut (10mm and 11mm), A magnet is installed in the handle and the wrenches
1 x inch hex nut (1/2”) ,16mm knurled nut and 1 x multi can be replaced easily and quickly.
( knurled nut of U.S. made toggle switches etc.) Truss rod size :
stainless steel, made in Japan. 3/16”(4.76mm), straight shape
Size: 30mm x 30mm x 30mm 1/8”(3.1mm), L shape
HOSCO original design. 4.0mm, L shape
5.0mm, L shape / L shape long
30mm
30mm
H-GNC
Guitar Nut Cube (5 in 1)
30mm
10mm Hex nut

11mm Hex nut
1/2" Hex nut
Multi Knurled nut
16mm Knurled nut
H-HEXTRSET
How to Use
10mm Hex nut 3/16”(4.76mm) 4.0mm 5.0mm

1/8”(3.1mm) L shape /
straight L shape L shape
Gotoh® or other guitar L shape long
tunner hex nut etc.
Use GNC after loosing
strings or remove strings.
11mm Hex nut

Japanese Wrech Size Comforming
potentiometers,
Push-Pull control
3/16” For Fender ® USA Bass, Fender Mexico
pots etc. 1/8” For Fender ® USA Guitar
4.0mm For Fender ® Japan
5.0mm For normal Guitar and Bass
5.0mm Long For Martin ®
1/2” Hex nut

USA potentiometers etc.
Multi knurled nut

(USA or others)
USA toggle switches or
TOM nut etc.
16mm knurled nut

Japanese toggle
switches etc.

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SCREWDRIVERS
Screwdrivers HOSCO ORIGINAL

These two Hex Screwdrivers promise you to adjust saddle height quickly and comfortably.
These look like common screwdrivers, but the light-weight aluminium body is easy to use.
Total length : 165mm,
handle size : 100mm.
Hex Screwdrivers Screwdrivers
H-HEXSD15 H-DPH1
Phillips #1 screwdriver
Saddle Hex screwdriver
Thickness : 1.5mm
H-DPH2
Phillips #2 screwdriver
H-HEXSD127
Saddle Hex screwdriver
Thickness : 1.27mm (0.05")
For mounting rings For endpins
H-DSL5
Flathead screwdriver
Slotted width : 5.0mm
For bridges

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VIOLIN TOOLS
Hand Jig Saw HOSCO ORIGINAL Purfling Cutter for Violins

This saw was originally designed for cutting violin pegs. This is designed specially for violin purfling.
It is useful to cut in narrow place and it is stable with As shown, two Japanese Kogatana blade makes
0.4mm thick blade. Purfling slot. We recommend you to use HOSCO Micro
Blade thickness : 0.4mm chisels to make deep slot. The blade is adjustable both
Blade pitch : 0.9mm height and distance of the purfling from edge.
130mm 70mm
205mm 70mm
TL-H-VP
TL-I-PC
120mm
Wood Handle,
w/TL-I-PCB Blades
50mm
It is designed for cutting

inside of violin pegbox.
Purfling Cutter Replacement Blade

We can offer the replacement blade
for purfling cutter. This is a set of 2 blades.
The blade is produced under Japanese
“Kogatana” making process.
This saw can be used

to cut the side of the
guitar for installing
EQ (Equalizer). TL-I-PCB
2pcs per set

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VIOLIN TOOLS
Violin Nut Files Whetstones for Gouges

These nut files are designed for filing the slots These tapered and half-round shaped whetstones are
for strings of violins. It brings accurate works. useful for curved blades like chisels and fishtail gouges.
Comes with a plastic cylinder case. Not only outer blades, but also inner blades are sharp-
Total length : 150mm ened.
Blade length : 90mm Size: 152 x 55 x 31 mm
Weight: 280g
TL-2HS1
#280
TL-VNF4
Set of 4 ( E .020”, A .026”, D .032”, G .040”)
Teeth per inch : 76 cut (for E, A, and D strings)
Teeth per inch : 78 cut (for G string)
TL-VNF4/E TL-2HS2
#1000
Violin Nut File for E string (.020”)
TL-2HS3
HOSCO ORIGINAL #4000
“Kuri”Knives with Special Wooden Handle

It is same as Kiridashi and Yokote knife but its pointed
head allows you to process the places where you are
unable to process by Kiridashi or Yokote knives, such as
a hole, a corner, a ditch and inside of a circle.
The original shaped handle brings nicer grip feeling.
13.5mm width blade, with wooden handle type
Wooden handle length : 139mm.
TL-I-KUKR
Right Bevel
TL-I-KUKL
Left Bevel
TL-I-KUKD
Double Bevel

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VIOLIN TOOLS
Japanese Fishtail Gouges

Our fishtail gouges are born by a good combination of western design and Japanese skill.
7 different shape and width gouges are 245mm total length and 100mm handle length.
Cutting edge corner is less than 90 degrees.
TL-NM-R3-16 TL-NM-R7-20
16mm wide blade, Sweep#3 20mm wide blade, Sweep#7
Cutting edge shape

TL-NM-R7-14 R3-16
14mm wide blade, Sweep#7
R5-12
R7-10
R7-14
R7-20
R8-7
We use 2-layerd steel.
Hard steel (“Shiragami” white steel)+ Soft steel. R8-10
This process is same as Japanese knives and it needs time and
technique, but you can get toughness and sharpness.
Japanese Gouges
Blade material is “Shiragami” white steel and HRC64. Total length : 180mm
TL-IGS9
Spoon Shape 9mm wide Blade
TL-IGS15 Side view

TL-IGS15 blade
Spoon Shape 15mm wide Blade

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GLUE
Caution and Tips

Hide Glue
This glue is specially produced for making Caution:
musical instruments. 1. Please use cold water when you mix hide glue and water.
The strong point is its transparency and stable quality Hide glue can absorb cold water only!
on the adhesive strength. Also, the specific smell is not

2. For melting swollen hide glue, avoid direct heat!
as strong as general hide glue. Made in Japan. Heat them in a water-bath at 60 - 80 degree celsius, instead.
The hide glue is packed in plastic bag Excessively lower or higher than the above in temperature
except HG-H1S-25. damages the hide glue adhesive power.
3. If the glue density is higher, dilute with warm water.

Don’t use cold water. (Cold water makes the solution gelling.)
4. If it’s diluted too much, you must not add the hide glue into.
(You would be better to make it dense at first.)
5. The balance of hide glue and water is depend on the weather,

temperature, humidity etc. So please find the best balance in
your place and time.
Viscosity : 10.0 or more (mp)
Jelly strength : 280 or more (g) Reference
PH : 6.50 - 8.50 Hide glue : Cold water = 1:2 - 1:3
Moisture : 16 or less (%) Heat temperature is between 60 - 80 (C) / 140 - 176 (F)
Material : Cow skin
HG-H1S-05 500 g
HG-H1S-1 1 kg (Set of 2 bags) *1 bag = 500 g
HG-H1S-5 5 kg (Set of 10 bags) *1 bag = 500 g
HG-H1S-25 25 kg in a paper bag
500g ×2 for HG-H1S-1

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HYGRO-THERMOMETERS
Hygrometer / Thermometer HOSCO ORIGINAL

Our Hygrometer / Thermometer is useful just as the indicator, also it’s the best tool to catch the condition of your
instrument if you mount in your guitar case with our optional mount kit. Also, the H-HT60/L can be used as an interior parts
in your workshop.
Features :
* Japanese high quality mechanism, called “EX senser” installed. * Tolerance: +-3% for hygrometer and +- 2 degree for Thermometer.
* 62mm outer diameter x 19mm thickness. * Black face design fits for guitar case or musician’s room.
* Fahrenheit thermometer is also available. * Made in Japan
HT-MKIT
Case mount kit only
Plate x 1
H-HT60 HOSCO Hygrometer/ H-HT60F Fahrenheit version Velcro x 1
Thermometer
Screw x 2
How to use
1. Fix the plate to hygrometer with 2
screws. Photo 1
Wall Hanger style
H-HT60/L
Hygrometer / Thermometer set with foldable black leather frame
2. Insert the plate under the case
pocket wall. (photo 1)
Photo 2
3. Slide in and adjust the position
of plate till the hygrometer can be
seen clearly. (Photo 2)
4. Set the velcro tape under the

plate. This is for non -slip purpose.
H-HT60/M The hook side should be at the

bottom to catch the case interior.
HOSCO Hygrometer / Thermometer
(Photo 3) Photo 3
includes case mount kit (refer HT-MKIT)

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TOOL BAGS
Roll-up Bag HOSCO ORIGINAL Guitar-tech Bag HOSCO ORIGINAL

This tool bag is Japanese traditional tool bag. Compact and #1680D black nylon zipper bag
We designed 2 different height pockets, with handle is developed for guitar techs.
so you can insert short or long tools. Size : 220 x 120 x 70mm / Weight : 125g
Material : navy canvas cotton.
Size : 500mm x 400mm / Weight : 115g *6 inserts with rubber bands for nut /fret files or gauges
Pocket : 30mm(W) x 110mm/170mm(H) x 3 etc, drivers etc.
40mm(W) x 110mm/170mm(H) x 3 *One transparent PVC zipper pocket for small parts or
70mm(W) x 110mm/170mm(H) x 2 tools like hex wrenches
Total 16 pockets *One screw catcher magnet with red thread circle.
H-TB1
H-TB1 H-TB2
Roll-up tool bag Guitar-tech bag, #1680D
* Please note that the roll-up bag does not come with these tools. * Please note that the roll-up bag does not come with these tools.
The photos are for illustrative purposes only. The photos are for illustrative purposes only.
① ②
③ ④
This transparent compartment can A magnet is attached
be used to put some small parts or under the red circle.
small tools. You can use the magnet to put
You can see easily what is inside. small parts like screws, nuts, and
washers not to lose them while
you are working.

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NECK SUPPORT
2-way Neck Support HOSCO ORIGINAL

HOSCO original wooden neck support consists of 2 parts as pictured, which you can get
two different height at the neck rest. The top part is cork lined to protect the neck, and swinging on the bottom.
Changeable
height
H-NSG gives you a good stability not

only fret leveling job direction, but also
H-NSG fret crowning job direction.
Neck Support for guitars, Swing type
15cm x 15cm x 7.3/10.5cm
High position
(ex : for acoustic guitars)
Soprano
10.5cm
Concert
Low position
(ex : for electric guitars)
Tenor
You can support thin instruments such as Ukuleles

with only the top part
7.3cm

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WORKSHOP ACCESSORIES
Workbench Mat HOSCO ORIGINAL Hosco Work Apron HOSCO ORIGINAL

HOSCO Workbench Mat is made of PVC cover, This is HOSCO original apron with two pockets and two
PE foam 5mm thickness at the inside, pen-pockets, made of Canvas cloth. Long tie and
and featuring Non slip PVC at the back side. waist straps are adjustable to fit your style.
6cm (2-1/4") width of front edge is able to fold down at Embroidered HOSCO logo with white thread
the edge of the bench as shown Picture A. Logo on the front.
Secure magnets are located at two corners of upper Free size, canvas cloth, Weight : 360g
side to hold metal parts such as screws, nuts, small
hardware, etc. as shown Picture B.
This is really ideal mat for every luthier.
Size : 120cm x 50cm (47" x 19-3/4")
91cm
50cm
H-AP1
Original Apron
63cm
6cm
120cm
H-LWM1
Workbench Mat
A B
6cm wide extra part for protector Magnets are put on the inside
of both edges.

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Index by article No.
Carving chisels, Scrapers, etc
H-MASKT-12B MASKING TAPE 12mm, BOX(100pcs) 12
TL-I-CAKD WOOD CARVING KNIFE 30
H-MASKT-12P MASKING TAPE 12mm, PACK(10pcs) 12
TL-IGS15S SPOON SHAPE GOUGE, 15MM WIDTH BLADE 49
TL-IGS9 SPOON SHAPE GOUGE, 9MM WIDTH BLADE 49
TL-I-KUKD "KURI" KNIFE, DOUBLE, 13.5MM WOODEN HANDLE 30 / 48
TL-I-KUKL "KURI" KNIFE, LEFT, 13.5MM, WOODEN HANDLE 30 / 48
TL-I-KUKR "KURI" KNIFE, RIGHT, 13.5MM, WOODEN HANDLE 30 / 48
H-MASKT-SET MASKING TAPE SET (6/12/20mm width) 12
TL-I-PC VIOLIN PURFLING CUTTER 47
TL-FS10 FRET SETTER 20
TL-I-PCB VIOLIN PURFLING CUTTER REPLACEMENT BLADE 47
TL-TC10 FRET PULLER 18
TL-KUJIRI-S EYELETEER("KUJIRI") SMALL 42
TL-MC11 HSS MICRO CHISEL 1.1MM 21
TL-MC22 HSS MICRO CHISEL 2.2MM 21

Files (Fretting and Fingerboard)
H-FF1 HOSCO CROWN FILE SMALL, BLUE 11
TL-NM-R3-16 FISHTAIL GOUGE, SWEEP#3, 16MM WIDTH BLADE 49
H-FF2 HOSCO CROWN FILE MEDIUM, YELLOW 11
H-FF3 HOSCO CROWN FILE JUMBO, RED 11
TL-DIA500CL DIAMOND WHETSTONE, #500 8
TL-FE1 HOSCO FRET DRESSING FILE, SMALL 11
TL-FE2 HOSCO FRET DRESSING FILE, MEDIUM 11
TL-FE3 HOSCO FRET DRESSING FILE, LARGE 11
TL-FF1 HOSCO FRET CROWN FILE, SMALL 11
TL-SCR-1C WIDE CURVED SCRAPER T:1MM 34
TL-FF2 HOSCO FRET CROWN FILE, MEDIUM 11
TL-SCR-1S WIDE STRAIGHT SCRAPER T:1MM 34
TL-FF3 HOSCO FRET CROWN FILE, LARGE 11
TL-SCR-2 SCRAPER (SET OF 2) 34
TL-FFD600 3 IN 1DIAMOND FRET CROWN FILE, #600 12
TL-SCR-5 SCRAPER (SET OF 5) 34
TL-FFLD12 FRET LEVEL & CROWN DIA. FILE 1/2 8
Chisels TL-FFLD23 FRET LEVEL & CROWN DIA. FILE 2/3 8
TL-FL160S FRET LEVELING FILE 8

TL-INM12 ECONOMY CHISEL 12MM WIDTH BLADE 31

Files (Nut / Saddle)
H-NF-009 HOSCO BLACK NUT FILE 0.009" 5
Fret cares H-NF-028 HOSCO BLACK NUT FILE 0.028" 5

FPR1000 FRET POLISHING RUBBER #1000, 2/set 13
FPR-SET-3 FRET POLISH RUBBER (SET OF 3) 13
FPR-SET-4 FRET POLISH RUBBER (SET OF 4) 13
FSR150 FRET SANDING RUBBER #150, 2/set 13
H-EFC-R20 HOSCO EASY FRET CARE 2.0mm REFILL 14
H-EFC-S20 HOSCO EASY FRET CARE 2.0mm SET 14
H-NF-AG HOSCO NUT FILE SETOF 6 AG 012-054 (set) 5 TL-VS-C0150 VALLORBE CROSSING FILE #0, 150MM 24
H-NF-CG HOSCO NUT FILE SETOF 6 CG 028-046 (set) 5 TL-VS-C0200 VALLORBE CROSSING FILE #0, 200MM 24
H-NF-EB HOSCO NUT FILE SETOF 5 EB 046-130 (set) 5 TL-VS-C1150 VALLORBE CROSSING FILE #1, 150MM 24
H-NF-EG009 HOSCO NUT FILE SETOF 6 EG 009-042 (set) 5 TL-VS-C1200 VALLORBE CROSSING FILE #1, 200MM 24
H-NF-EG010 HOSCO NUT FILE SETOF 6 EG 010-046 (set) 5 TL-VS-HR00150 VALLORBE HALF ROUND FILE #00, 150MM 24
H-NF-H HOSCO NUT FILE SET HANDLE 5 TL-VS-HR00200 VALLORBE HALF ROUND FILE #00, 200MM 24
H-NF-UK HOSCO NUT FILE SETOF 4 UK 024-028 (set) 5 TL-VS-HR0150 VALLORBE HALF ROUND FILE #0, 150MM 24
H-NWT HOSCO NUT WORK TABLE 33 TL-VS-HR0200 VALLORBE HALF ROUND FILE #0, 200MM 24
H-NWT-600D REPLACEMENT DIAMOND SHEETS FOR H-NWT 33 TL-VS-HR1150 VALLORBE HALF ROUND FILE #1, 150MM 24
TL-BF3 BRIGHT NUT AND SADDLE SHAPING FILE SET OF 3 23 TL-VS-HR1200 VALLORBE HALF ROUND FILE #1, 200MM 24
TL-BF5LR LINE ROUND NON-CLOG FILE SET OF 5 7
TL-BFFL NUT AND SADDLE SHAPING FILE, FLAT 23 Files (Diamond)

TL-BFHR NUT AND SADDLE SHAPING FILE, HALF ROUND 23 TL-DF100 FEATHER EDGE FILE 100MM CUT" 24
TL-BFLR08 LINE ROUND NON-CLOG FILE, 0.8MM 7 TL-DF100DA FEATHER EDGE DIAMOND FILE 100MM" 24
TL-BFLR12 LINE ROUND NON-CLOG FILE, 1.2MM 7 TL-DF150 FEATHER EDGE FILE 150MM CUT" 24
TL-BFLR15 LINE ROUND NON-CLOG FILE, 1.5MM 7 TL-DF75DA FEATHER EDGE DIAMOND FILE 75MM" 24
TL-BFLR20 LINE ROUND NON-CLOG FILE, 2.0MM 7 TL-DIA5 DIAMOND FILE SET (5 PCS/SET)" 23
TL-BFLR25 LINE ROUND NON-CLOG FILE, 2.5MM 7 TL-DIA500CL DIAMOND WHETSTONE, #500" 8
TL-BFTRI NUT AND SADDLE SHAPING FILE, TRIANGLE 23
TL-NF-010 EDGE-CUT NUT FILE 0.010 7 Hammers

TL-NF-013 EDGE-CUT NUT FILE 0.013 7 TL-HMF-S FRETTING HAMMER 115G 20
TL-NF-016 EDGE-CUT NUT FILE 0.016 7 TL-HMT-L JAPANESE HAMMER (TWIN HEADS) 225G 20
TL-NF-024 EDGE-CUT NUT FILE 0.024 7 TL-HMT-S JAPANESE HAMMER (TWIN HEADS) 115G 20
TL-NF-028 EDGE-CUT NUT FILE 0.028 7
TL-NF-032 EDGE-CUT NUT FILE 0.032 7 Knives

TL-NF-036 EDGE-CUT NUT FILE 0.036 7 TL-I-6S MINI KNIVES (6 OF SET) 30
TL-NF-042 EDGE-CUT NUT FILE 0.042 7 TL-I-H10 WOODEN HANDLE FOR 10MM BLADE KNIFE 29
TL-NF10 EDGE-CUT NUT FILE 10 PCS/SET 7 TL-I-H3 WOODEN HANDLE FOR 3MM BLADE KNIFE 29
TL-NF11 EDGE-CUT NUT FILE 11 PCS/SET 7 TL-I-H6 WOODEN HANDLE FOR 6MM BLADE KNIFE 29
TL-NF3A DOUBLE EDGE ACO.G NUT FILE SET OF 3 6 TL-I-H8 WOODEN HANDLE FOR 8MM BLADE KNIFE 29
TL-NF3B DOUBLE EDGE BASS NUT FILE SET OF 3 6 TL-I-K10D KIRIDASHI KNIFE, DOUBLE, 10MM 29
TL-NF3C DOUBLE EDGE CLASSIC NUT FILE SET OF 3 6 TL-I-K10L KIRIDASHI KNIFE, LEFT, 10MM 29
TL-NF3E DOUBLE EDGE ELE.G NUT FILE SET OF 3 6 TL-I-K10R KIRIDASHI KNIFE, RIGHT, 10MM 29
TL-NF3U DOUBLE EDGE UKULELE NUT FILE SET OF 3 6 TL-I-K12D KIRIDASHI KNIFE, DOUBLE, 12MM 29
TL-SF2 SADDLE SLOT FILE 2MM 21 TL-I-K12L KIRIDASHI KNIFE, LEFT, 12MM 29
TL-SF2.5 SADDLE SLOT FILE 2.5MM 21 TL-I-K12R KIRIDASHI KNIFE, RIGHT, 12MM 29
TL-SF3 SADDLE SLOT FILE 3MM 21 TL-I-K15D KIRIDASHI KNIFE, DOUBLE, 15MM 29
TL-VNF4 EDGE-CUT VIOLIN NUT FILE SET OF 4 7 / 48 TL-I-K15L KIRIDASHI KNIFE, LEFT, 15MM 29
TL-VNF4/E EDGE-CUT VIOLIN NUT FILE FOR E STRING 7 / 48 TL-I-K15R KIRIDASHI KNIFE, RIGHT, 15MM 29
TL-I-K18D KIRIDASHI KNIFE, DOUBLE, 18MM 29
Files (Standard and "Vallorbe") TL-I-K18L KIRIDASHI KNIFE, LEFT, 18MM 29
TL-SFF5 SECOND CUT FILE SET 5PCS/SET 23 TL-I-K18R KIRIDASHI KNIFE, RIGHT, 18MM 29
TL-SSF5 SWISS CUT FILE SET 5PCS/SET 23 TL-I-K3D KIRIDASHI KNIFE, DOUBLE, 3MM 29
TL-CP-FL100 CP FILE, FLAT 100MM 22 TL-I-K3L KIRIDASHI KNIFE, LEFT, 3MM 29
TL-CP-FL150 CP FILE, FLAT 150MM 22 TL-I-K3R KIRIDASHI KNIFE, RIGHT, 3MM 29
TL-CP-FL150W CP FILE, FLAT 150MM, WIDER 22 TL-I-K6D KIRIDASHI KNIFE, DOUBLE, 6MM 29
TL-CP-FL200 CP FILE, FLAT 200MM 22 TL-I-K6L KIRIDASHI KNIFE, LEFT, 6MM 29
TL-CP-HR100 CP FILE, HALF ROUND 100MM 22 TL-I-K6R KIRIDASHI KNIFE, RIGHT, 6MM 29
TL-CP-HR150 CP FILE, HALF ROUND 150MM 22 TL-I-K8D KIRIDASHI KNIFE, DOUBLE, 8MM 29
TL-CP-HR150W CP FILE, HALF ROUND 150MM, WIDER 22 TL-I-K8L KIRIDASHI KNIFE, LEFT, 8MM 29
TL-CP-HR200 CP FILE, HALF ROUND 200MM 22 TL-I-K8R KIRIDASHI KNIFE, RIGHT, 8MM 29
Knives Sharpening tools
TL-I-KM21 HIGH GRADE "KIRIDASHI", "MOKUME", 210MM 28 TL-2HS1 WHETSTONE FOR GOUGES, #280 48
TL-I-KU105UME "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE "KURI" KNIFE "UME-TSUBA" 29 TL-2HS2 WHETSTONE FOR GOUGES, #1000 48
TL-I-KU10D "KURI" KNIFE, DOUBLE, 10MM 29 TL-2HS3 WHETSTONE FOR GOUGES, #4000 48
TL-I-KU10L "KURI" KNIFE, LEFT, 10MM 29 TL-DIA500CL DIAMOND WHETSTONE, #500 8
TL-I-KU10R "KURI" KNIFE, RIGHT, 10MM 29 TL-NC1800C NEW CERAX COMBINATION STONE #320/#800 32
TL-I-KU21 HIGH GRADE "KIRIDASHI", "UNRYU", 210MM 28 TL-NC2800C NEW CERAX COMBINATION STONE #280/#1500 32
TL-I-UNRYU10D "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, DOUBLE, 10MM 28 TL-NC3800C NEW CERAX COMBINATION STONE #1000/#3000 32
TL-I-UNRYU10L "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, LEFT, 10MM 28 TL-NC4800C NEW CERAX COMBINATION STONE #1000/#6000 32
TL-I-UNRYU10R "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, RIGHT, 10MM 28 TL-ST1200 SPLEX CERAMIC STONE #1200 33
TL-I-UNRYU12D "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, DOUBLE, 12MM 28 TL-ST800 SPLEX CERAMIC STONE #800 33
TL-I-UNRYU12L "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, LEFT, 12MM 28
TL-I-UNRYU12R "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, RIGHT, 12MM 28 Sanding materials

TL-I-UNRYU15D "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, DOUBLE, 15MM 28 IDP-156 DUAL GRIT MINI DIAMOND PLATE #150/600 10
TL-I-UNRYU15L "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, LEFT, 15MM 28 IDP-410 DUAL GRIT MINI DIAMOND PLATE #400/1000 10
TL-I-UNRYU15R "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, RIGHT, 15MM 28 IDS-1200 MINI SELF-ADHESIVE DIAMOND SHEET #1200 9
TL-I-UNRYU18D "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, DOUBLE, 18MM 28 IDS-150 MINI SELF-ADHESIVE DIAMOND SHEET #150 9
TL-I-UNRYU18L "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, LEFT, 18MM 28 IDS-300 MINI SELF-ADHESIVE DIAMOND SHEET #300 9
TL-I-UNRYU18R "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, RIGHT, 18MM 28 IDS-600 MINI SELF-ADHESIVE DIAMOND SHEET #600 9
TL-I-UNRYU3D "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, DOUBLE, 3MM 28 KCR100 "KOVAX" CASSETE ROLL PAPER #100 10
TL-I-UNRYU3L "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, LEFT, 3MM 28 KCR120 "KOVAX" CASSETE ROLL PAPER #120 10
TL-I-UNRYU3R "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, RIGHT, 3MM 28 KCR150 "KOVAX" CASSETE ROLL PAPER #150 10
TL-I-UNRYU6L "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, LEFT, 6MM 28 KCR320 "KOVAX" CASSETE ROLL PAPER #320 10
TL-I-UNRYU6R "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, RIGHT, 6MM 28 KCR400 "KOVAX" CASSETE ROLL PAPER #400 10
TL-I-UNRYU8L "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, LEFT, 8MM 28 KFRP1200 "KOVAX" FINISH REPAIRING PAPERS #1200 27
TL-I-UNRYU8R "UNRYU" HIGH GRADE, RIGHT, 8MM 28 KFRP1500 "KOVAX" FINISH REPAIRING PAPERS #1500 27
KFRP2000 "KOVAX" FINISH REPAIRING PAPERS #2000 27
Measuring and inspection tools KFRP2500 "KOVAX" FINISH REPAIRING PAPERS #2500 27
TM
H-GB-042 GROOBAR , 0.042" (Nut Slot Assist) 4 KFRP3000 "KOVAX" FINISH REPAIRING PAPERS #3000 27
TM
H-GB-050 GROOBAR , 0.050" (Nut Slot Assist) 4 KFRP800 "KOVAX" FINISH REPAIRING PAPERS #800 27
TM
H-GB4 GROOBAR FOR GUITARS (Nut Slot Assist) 4 KFRP-RBC "KOVAX" RUBBER BLOCK, FOR CURVED (2pcs) 27
TM
H-GB4U GROOBAR FOR UKULELES (Nut Slot Assist) 4 KFRP-RBF "KOVAX" RUBBER BLOCK, FOR FLAT (2pcs) 27
H-RG2 HOSCO RADIUS GAUGE, W/CROWN GAUGE 40 KSC1000 WATER PAPER P1000 SC 228X140MM 27
H-SG-G HOSCO STEP GAUGE FOR GUITARS 38 KSC1200 WATER PAPER P1200 SC 228X140MM 27
H-SG-U HOSCO STEP GAUGE FOR UKULELES 38 KSC1500 WATER PAPER P1500 SC 228X140MM 27
TL-RU1000 STAINLESS STEEL RULER 1000MM 41 KSC180 WATER PAPER P180 SC 228X140MM 27
TL-RU-PG PROFILING GAUGE 42 KSC400 WATER PAPER P400 SC 228X140MM 27
TL-RU-PR STAINLESS PROTRACTOR 41 KSC600 WATER PAPER P600 SC 228X140MM 27
TL-RU-SQ75 MINI SQUARE 42 KSC800 WATER PAPER P800 SC 228X140MM 27
TL-RU-TA TAPER GAUGE, 150MM 41 SSS-120 SHINEX SANDING SHEET #120 26
TL-RU-TG THICKNESS GAUGE 42 SSS-1500 SHINEX SANDING SHEET #1500 26
SSS-240 SHINEX SANDING SHEET #240 26
SSS-SET SHINEX SANDING SHEET SET(2pcs each) 26

TDS100 SELF-ADHESIVE DIAMOND SHEET #100 10
Wire cutter, Drill bits and Fret cutters
TDS400 SELF-ADHESIVE DIAMOND SHEET #400 10
C-C28 WIRE CUTTER 19
TL-IDH-1 DIAMOND HONING TOOL #150 33
H-FTN-J FRET TANG NIPPER, JUMBO 19
H-FTN-M FRET TANG NIPPER, MEDIUM 19
TL-DB2-7086 2 STEP DRILL BIT 7.0MM/8.6MM 43
TWSB-1 2-WAY SANDING BLOCK 184/241mm RADIUS 10
TL-DB2-7899 2 STEP DRILL BIT 7.8MM/9.9MM 43
TWSB-12U 2-WAY SANDING BLOCK, UKULELE 12" 9
TL-FC190 FRET CUTTER 190MM 18
TWSB-16U 2-WAY SANDING BLOCK, UKULELE 16" 9

Wrenches and Screw drivers
H-DPH1 PHILLIPS #1 SCREW DRIVER 46
H-DPH2 PHILLIPS #2 SCREW DRIVER 46
H-DSL5 SLOTTED SCREW DRIVER, 5.5MM 46

Saws H-GNC GUITAR NUT CUBE 45
H-FSWG HOSCO FRET SAW GUIDE 16
H-HEXSD127 HEX SCREW DRIVER, SADDLE 1.27MM 46
H-FSWG-PG POLYACETAL GUIDE FOR FRET SAW GUIDE 16
H-HEXSD15 HEX SCREW DRIVER, SADDLE 1.5MM 46
HFCS-100-05 CIRCULAR SAW, OUTER DIA. 100MM (MOQ: 20pcs) 17
H-HEXTRSET HEX SCREW DRIVER SET FOR TRUSS ROD 45
TL-H-AZE60 AZEBIKI SAW, 0.35-0.55MM 35
H-TRW+ PHILLIPS HEAD TRUSS ROD WRENCH 44
TL-H-DS150 DOZUKI SAW, 150MM 35
WR-ASSORT WRENCH ASSORTMENT BOX 44
TL-H-DS240 DOZUKI SAW, 240MM 35
WRE-1.27J HEX WRENCH 1.27MM 44
TL-H-FCSW103 SUPER FINE CUT SAW 0.1MM/0.3MM PITCH 36
TL-H-FCSW2 FINE CUT SAW 0.2MM/0.9MM PITCH 36
TL-H-FCSW3 FINE CUT SAW 0.3MM/0.9MM PITCH 36
TL-H-FL120 FLUSH CUTTING SAW, 120MM 35
TL-H-FSW050 FRET SAW, STANDARD MODEL, 0.50MM 17
TL-H-FSW050H FRET SAW , HIGH GRADE, 0.50mm 17
WRE-7.0J PIPE WRENCH FOR 7.0MM HEX NUT 44
WRE-8.0J PIPE WRENCH FOR 8.0MM HEX NUT 44
TL-H-FSW057 FRET SAW. STANDARD MODEL, 0.57MM 17
WRE-I14 PIPE WRENCH FOR 1/4 INCH HEX NUT 44
WRE-I516 PIPE WRENCH FOR 5/16 INCH HEX NUT 44

Workshop Accessories
TL-H-RSAW BRACING SAW, 0.2MM 36
H-AP1 HOSCO APRON 54
TL-H-SCSW040 FRET SLOT CLEANING SAW 0.40MM 15
HG-H1S-05 HIDE GLUE, 0.5kg IN PLASTIC BAG 50
TL-H-SCSW050 FRET SLOT CLEANING SAW 0.50MM 15
TL-H-SCSWD04 FRET SLOT CLEANING SAW RYOBA 0.40MM 15
HG-H1S-25 HIDE GLUE, 25.0kg IN PAPER BAG 50
TL-H-SCSWD05 FRET SLOT CLEANING SAW RYOBA 0.50MM 15
TL-H-VP HAND JIG SAW 47
H-HT60 HOSCO HYGROMETER / THERMOMETER 51
TL-JSW490 JEWELERS SAW 37
H-HT60/L H-HT60 + LEATHER FRAME 51
TL-JSWB-0 VALLORBE JEWELERS SAW BLADE, 0 <Doz> 37
H-HT60/M H-HT60 + MOUNT KIT 51
H-HT60F HYGRO/THERMOMETER, FAHRENHEIT 51
H-LWM1 HOSCO WORKBENCH MAT 54
TL-S-SR200 SAW RASP, 200MM LONG 25
H-NSG NECK SUPPORT FOR GUITAR 53
TL-S-SR250 SAW RASP, 250MM LONG 25
H-TB1 HOSCO ROLL-UP TOOL BAG 52
TL-S-SRD200 SAW RASP, 200MM LONG, ANGLE TYPE 25
H-TB2 HOSCO GUITAR-TECH BAG 52
TL-S-SRD-RB REPLACEMENT BLADE FOR TL-S-SRD200 25
HT-MKIT CASE MOUNT KIT FOR H-HT60 51
TL-JSWB-2/0 VALLORBE JEWELERS SAW BLADE, 2/0 <Doz> 37
TL-JSWB-4/0 VALLORBE JEWELERS SAW BLADE, 4/0 <Doz> 37
TL-JSWN-6/0 VALLORBE JEWELERS SAW BLADE, 6/0 <Doz> 37

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GROOBARTM 042 BAR SET / 050 BAR SET

FRET TANG NIPPER

BLACK NUT FILES

COMPACT FRET CROWN FILES

LOW TACK MASKING TAPES

EASY FRET CARE PHILLIPS HEAD TRUSS ROD WRENCH

NUT WORK FILES

GROOBARTM - NUT SLOT ASSIST TOOLS - 4

FRET LEVELING WORK SAW RASPS

DIAMOND FRET LEVEL & CROWN FILES 8

FRET CROWN FILES 11 KNIVES

SADDLE SLOT FILES 21

STEP DRILL BITS 43

CERAMIC COMBINATION STONES 32 WRENCHES

HAND JIG SAW 47

GAUGES / RULERS GLUE

HOSCO STEP GAUGES 38 HIDE GLUE 50

EYELETEER GUITAR-TECH BAG 52

GrooBar™ -Nut Slot Assist Tools- HOSCO ORIGINAL

L Thickness : 1.07mm (0.042”) U Thickness : 0.81mm (0.032”)

L Thickness : 1.27mm (0.050”) U Thickness : 0.91mm (0.036”)

M Thickness : 1.42mm (0.056”) L Thickness : 1.07mm (0.042”)

H-GB4 H Thickness : 1.65mm (0.065”) H-GB4U L Thickness : 1.27mm (0.050”)

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Black Nut Files HOSCO ORIGINAL

H-NF-AG H-NF-040 Black Nut File 0.040”

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Double Edge Nut Files HOSCO ORIGINAL

Nylgut Nylon Fluorocarbon

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Edge-Cut Nut Files Violin Nut Files

TL-NF10 TL-NF11 TL-VNF4

Line Round Files

TL-NF-010 Teeth per inch : 73cut, .010” (0.254mm) TL-BF5LR

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HOSCO ORIGINAL Diamond Leveling File

Fret Leveling File

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Mini Self-adhesive Diamond Sheets HOSCO ORIGINAL

The reverse side is self-adhesive.

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Dual Grit Mini Diamond Plates Self-adhesive Diamond Sheets

Another side TDS100 TDS400

Useful for beveling the edges

KCR100 KCR120 KCR150 KCR240

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Fret Dressing Files HOSCO ORIGINAL

Embossed mark on the silicone rubber is not only for holding.

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6mm 12mm 20mm

Tape length : 18m (20yd)

*Case is not included

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How to use FSR150

1000-grit, 2pcs/set, yellow

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Easy Fret Care HOSCO ORIGINAL Case size : 93 x 60 x 5mm

Easy to Hand Carry NEW