I used cheap router bits on my Bandsman build and ended up with a less than tight neck pocket - only needed a very thin veneer - down to a crappy bearing on a cheap cutter from eBay....

@darrenking @frocesterbill Thanks Darren & Bill. I think I will look to pay for some good quality bits. It probably works out cheaper in the long run if I'm not damaging the wood. 🎶...

I have some Famag brad point drills following a recommendation by a bald, tattooed guitar builder and they are very good but weren’t cheap and I bought router bits from Titman.co.uk - very large range...

but does anyone know what drill bits to go for in the UK? Hi Russ, For my money the DeWalt Extreme bits are very good value but can be a little bit ‘grabby’ in the larger diameters (10mm+) especiall...

They look good @mattbeels but does anyone know what drill bits to go for in the UK? 🙂🎸🙏🎶

which makes it instantly less appealing. Eh, yeah! I’ve spent about £340 on parts, stock and custom made, so far and I still don’t have everything I need. If I ever finish my power fret slot cutting ...

@tej I would be very careful trying to adapt or build a high speed cutting machine it’s an accident waiting to happen. I think Mark said that his circular blade was a special order. Using the wrong ty...

Interesting thoughts, I’d not looked in detail at the additional bits and pieces that would need doing to the table saw etc which makes it instantly less appealing. Just how short of time are you? @...

I am by no way an expert here and I am also trying to decide if I want to start cutting my first fret slots. I've looked into how to convert an old table saw into a fretting machine but after you get ...

Cheers @rocknroller912. I'll check them both out. 👍😁 🙂🎶🎸🙏

@russ This is another one. Their products are good I got an engineers flat surface with a test certificate accurate to 0.001mm, so they’re not a DIY firm.

@russ Try this place My job was buying tools for a professional workshop and I went for quality firms that supply industry.

I might have a wee holiday in Germanyland @tv101 and buy some of their stuff. They've still got a great manufacturing industry. 🧰🪛🪚🛠️ 🙏🎸🎶...

@deej If you want it for a bit, I’ll send it to you. I need an address.

@boo. I will email you

I guess you are right for once @boo You know how the old saying goes: "I better get my boots cause the shit’s gettin’ pretty deep in here!"

Ooops, @rocknroller912 See above homie

I usually take before and after pics of repairs now so that if someone complains I can show it was like that from the factory. @rocknroller That’s good pratice. I always look over the guitar with th...

They certainly supply me, and therefore, GMUK

Hi Tej, It might be more complicated than you think to adapt a table saw for fret slotting. The fret slotting blades are usually much smaller diameter than the regular blades and therefore you will ne...