Into the fret levelling jig and tape up the fretboard. 

Time for a bit of CA glue and accelerator, as well as keeping a bottle of solvent handy (with lid removed), just in case. 

Filed the bevel onto them. 

Filed them flush with the fretboard. 

Snipped off the excess.

[Read more]

Installed the medium jumbo frets into this build. I’ll keep the jumbo ones for mine. 

Thanks for that, I’ll have a look. I bought my last lot from Northwest Guitars and it came in 250mm straight lengths. @robin It’s cheaper to buy in straight lengths but it’s easier in coils, it’s ready to use. Just cut…   Read more»

You’re a little Industry @russ I’ve normally got about 3 or 4 builds on the go at the same time. I have 4 at the moment, including a cigar box guitar build. Oh I’ve got that bass to finish off…   Read more»

Do you buy your fretwire pre rolled and where do you buy it from. I’m planning build #003 now while waiting for lacquer to harden. @robin Thanks Robin. Yes I normally buy it in coils rather than in straight lengths…   Read more»

Frets and Wings

@clinton Cool video as usual and nice work as always. 🤘😁🤘🎸

Jumbo and medium jumbo Evo Gold frets. 🤘😁🤘🎸 

Don’t fret! 
I’ll do both of these today. 

Looking real good

@clinton Thanks man. 🤘