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  • Darryl Tuttle December 1, 2018 at 4:20pm

    I like the rustic look of wood burnt fret markers....they don't have to be perfect.   Just adds to the look

  • John Sawyer December 1, 2018 at 3:53am

    A deck screw heated with a torch makes a great fret marker...  As does any other round flatish thing...  :-)

  • Alan Hergert November 29, 2018 at 6:01pm

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    • Rowdy Berry > Alan Hergert December 1, 2018 at 6:23pm

      192778418?profile=originalI took the tip outta my soldering iron, then burnt these in on #12. Looks like Cheerios.  LOL. but it came out pretty decent.

    • Alan Hergert > Alan Hergert November 29, 2018 at 6:06pm

      This is how we do it in Colorado...

      Mountain peaks are major frets (3, 5, 7, 9///)  Pine trees are minor frets.  

      • Paul Craig > Alan Hergert December 1, 2018 at 2:11am

        That's a nice way of doing it Alan, it looks real good.

  • BrianQ. November 26, 2018 at 4:30pm

    I agree with taffy, learning on some scrap is the best way? It takes a little to get it right. Make sure it’s hot enough before you start. I use a speed square for the fret lines, also there are specialty tips of different shapes that make the markers pop.

  • Tom T November 26, 2018 at 4:28pm

    I purchased a wood burning pen expressly for marking frets. Once I found the correct tip, it looked good. I have to say that it is a bit tedious since any wobble creates a permanent mark. A good straight edge can help. Also, I found that lightly block sanding after the frets are burned in, helps to create a crisp line. Good luck and share photos.

  • Taffy Evans November 26, 2018 at 4:15pm

    I tested on scrap timber to learn any problems.

    Taff

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