Fixing Buzzing Fret

[kvk]

The D string on my IV kit mando on the seven fret buzzes like crazy, we're talking sitar sound. The A string does it too on the 7th fret but not quite as bad. The G and E are okay.

Does that mean that the 8th fret is too high on the D and A?

Next question, I take it the correct fix is to carefully file down the 8th fret on those two string. What tools do I need to fix it? I don't mind building up some luthier tools but don't want to pay an arm and a leg.

[Kevin K]

kvk,
Post a picture of your IV kit. I would like to see and hear more about it.
Thanks,
Kevin

[sunburst]

First, see that all frets are seated completely. If there are any that aren't driven completely down, drive them completely down.
Follow that with a mill and recrown, and all should be fine.
I would link to Frets.com for mill-and-recrown instructions, but I'm away from home, using a Windows machine, and can't figure out how to get it to post a link.

Take a look at this (http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luthier/Technique/Setup/BuzzDiagnosis/buzzintro.html) page on frets.com (http://www.frets.com). It will help you diagnose the problem.

[kvk]

kvk,
Post a picture of your IV kit. I would like to see and hear more about it.
Thanks,
Kevin
I posted it a week or two ago here--

My IV Kit Picture Thread (http://www.mandolincafe.net/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=15;t=35847)