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An example of how to cut fret slots is shown below. This small tile saw has been retrofitted with a jeweler's slotting blade that cuts a precise .023" slot width for standard frets. If you make a lot of instruments that require frets this saw works beautifully. A fretless neck does not need this kind of precision, and any type of saw can be used to make the slots for flush frets which are filled with a contrasting wood strip. Sand the strips to match the slots, glue them in place, and sand them level with the fingerboard surface. Here's some additional info I've been asked for and e-mailed many times: For my particular application I used the following parts to make my custom fret slotting saw. The circular screw slotting blade (made by Thurston Mfg. Co. #J-034) .023” by 2-3/4” OD 1” arbor 72 teeth Was purchased from McMaster-Carr, their part#3062A31 The blade was matched to the 5/8” arbor of the small circular saw using two arbor reducing washers. McMaster-Carr #68885A62 1” to 3/4” hole reduction bushing McMaster-Carr #68885A63 3/4” to 5/8” hole reduction bushing Your particular application may require some modification.
pfc54u Says:
Saturday, December 11, 2010 @5:45:01 AM
As usual, very impressive, Randy.
dickinnorwich Says:
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 @11:22:30 AM
This is really slick. One could do a lot of damage with a set up like this.
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