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Fret ends twisting while cutting tangs

Hey guys, Sorry, this may be a dumb question. I'm cutting some new frets for this D-28 with a bound fretboard. Does anyone know of a good way to prevent the fret ends from twisting when cutting the tangs? They're stainless steel frets, not sure if that would matter. I'm using a fret tang nipper from StewMac. It seems like no matter how little material I try to bite off at a time, the tang nipper twists the fret, which leads to the ends s…

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I use the LMI fret tang filer. I've used one for several years and when LMI announced closing I ordered another so I'm retired before I wear out two! :) I find filing the tangs is better than cutting…
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What happens to LMI tools?

Was using one of my favorite tools today and wondering what happens when LMI is gone? Is there a possibility someone takes over production of these great tools and jigs? When I heard about LMI closing, I immediately went and ordered a backup fret tang filer…a tool I use every week.

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It is my understanding that StewMac is slowly taking over and may reintroduce some tools.