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Post Your Favorite Special Tools: DIY or Store Bought

Hi Y'all,

Every cigar box guitar builder eventually makes their own unique setup in order to make things easier or make the guitars better.  Let's see your favorite tools and jigs, whether homemade or store bought.  We're especially looking for DIY ideas! 

So what's your special tools?

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Fret Jig

Started by Scott Schoepf. Last reply by Gary Stenzel Mar 2, 2017. 2 Replies

I Was Going "Nuts"....!

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Gary Stenzel Feb 21, 2017. 6 Replies

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Comment by Wichita Sam on May 16, 2016 at 5:10am

Anyone else always looking for their pencil? 

Don't want to sharpen a dozen pencils by hand?

Comment by Seasick Mick on February 25, 2016 at 11:12am

Good idea...

Comment by gary sheldon on February 25, 2016 at 10:58am

Fence for bandsaw:

I just made a simple little fence for my cheapie bandsaw which I like a lot.  For making cuts on small material and avoiding setting up the table saw when not neccessary.  Just a simple "H" pattern, screwed and glued.  I use a clamp to hold it in place. 

Comment by Suspect Device on March 17, 2015 at 2:14pm

I think 35-degrees is pretty much the standard bevel angle with these. The fret end beveling files available from StewMac and LMI are all 35-degrees.

Comment by gary sheldon on March 17, 2015 at 12:23pm

Thankis, suspect.  And one other question.  Is 35Degrees preferable to 45?  I actually never measure, but mine are probably closer to 35.

Comment by Suspect Device on March 17, 2015 at 11:56am

Thanks. Prior to these, I was using a pair that I made by ripping 2x4s, then slotting them at 35-degrees, to accept a file. These new ones are made with HDPE (high density polyethylene) blocks, so they slide very smoothly.

Comment by gary sheldon on March 17, 2015 at 11:45am

Suspect,

My fret end beveling tool is simpler than yours, but I like yours better.  Are you using corrian?

Comment by Suspect Device on March 17, 2015 at 11:19am

Nice stuff! I like that fingerboard clamp, Jillian. I have built quite a few jigs based on stuff from that sixgunguitars website. Here are some simple 35-degree fret beveling files that I made. ..and also a neck-shaping stand. neck-shaping stand.

Comment by Seasick Mick on March 17, 2015 at 8:02am

Thank you for that link,Gary.....

Comment by gary sheldon on March 17, 2015 at 7:59am

Here is a link for a fret slot cutting jig.  It is a video I found on this group about a year ago.  I built it and it is my favorite jig.  A super time saver and I cut perfect fret slots every time.  After building the "master" fretboard, there is no more measuring.

http://sixgunguitars.com/fret_slotting_jig.html

 

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