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Comment by David Kaftal on February 28, 2011 at 11:51am

That was pretty much what I was thinking I would have to do (Ace miter box and saw and lots of glue) before I found out about the cheap dovetail saws. I know that historically cbgs were pretty primitive, and I know even today a lot of people do all sorts of econo stuff to make their guitars less expensive, faster and easier to make, and presumably more authentic. But I figure, hey, if it's got a cigar box in it, that's authentic enough for me! Mainly I want to get  that $4000 dobro sound for under $50... (like that's going to happen!) I'm crazy enough to try out a resonator of my own design first time out that so far as I know no one has tried yet (or tried and found wanting, more likely). Oh well, I'll post some results once I get there, but it's going to take some time-- I can only steal a few minutes here and there to work on it.

Comment by Jon Grinder on February 28, 2011 at 8:11am

I just use my ACE Hardware miter box and saw, and glue in frets made from brazing rod.  Might be a little more "rustic" that what you are shooting for, though.

Comment by Jon Pruett on February 25, 2011 at 7:12am

For both of those saws I'm using I get great results with .023 "medium" gauge fretwire from CB Gitty. 

Good luck with your fretting, and make sure to share some pictures and feedback!

Comment by David Kaftal on February 25, 2011 at 6:54am

Thank you very much, gentlemen. I think I'll start off with the cheaper saw, then get a Stew-Mac when and if I feel the need to upgrade. I'm on a pretty tight budget.

Comment by Dan Sleep on February 24, 2011 at 7:12pm

Check out my video on my page about how to fret a neck. I use the Stewmac saw, but not a miter box. Under 35 bucks if you get just the saw.

Comment by Jon Pruett on February 24, 2011 at 4:15pm

No need to spend a fortune on this - check out these message threads with links to $10 solutions.  I've used both the Zona one and the Harbor Freight one and they are both great.

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/inexpesive-fret-saw-and-...

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/specialtoolseitherboughtorhomemade