Fret Slot Troubles - Build Your Own Electric Guitar

RE: Fret Slot Troubles

Igeorgebot — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:20:15 +0000

Hello Darren, I cut the fret board blank to dimensions that fit the template perfectly. I then began cutting fret slots. It was at this time I noticed some play with saw and the rollers. So I kept the blade firm to one side and went on cutting fret slots until i was done . I thought things were going well until I compared it to a pre made fingerboard and measured with a caliper. My second fret had been cut about a millimetre too far from the first fret. Some of the higher frets were innaccurate too. I am sure its just a matter of making some adjustments. If you can offer any tips that would be great. Thanks, George

RE: Fret Slot Troubles

Igeorgebot — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:04:26 +0000

Thanks Tej, I am looking into it. The Stew Mac info is helpful.

Answer to: Fret Slot Troubles

darrenking — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:35:37 +0000

Hi,

could you give me a few more details of the problems you are having? I should be able to suggest a solution once I know what is going wrong

Cheers

Darren

RE: Fret Slot Troubles

Tej — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:38:29 +0000

@igeorgebot Mr @darrenking should be able to help on that one. You could check out the instructions for the one stewmac sell https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas/online-resources/learn-about-guitar-and-instrument-fretting-and-fretwork/fret-slotting-miter-box-instructions.html

Fret Slot Troubles

Igeorgebot — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:24:15 +0000

Hello,

I am having some problems cutting accurate fret slots with my jig. It is very likely user error on my part. 😬 I was wondering if there were some instructions to go with the Bagpress jig. I somehow remember there’s a PDF that may be available.
Hope all is well with everyone.
Cheers.