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How to fret a neck

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The way that I install frets on my guitars.

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  •  Thanks, going to try and fret soon!

  • This is a good video. I wish I had found it before I figured most of it out on my own.

    Your disclaimers crack me up.

  • Here is a link to Wfret:

    Wfret Download

  • Also whe i try to put my frets in they tend to bend and not sit in there right any suggestions.

  • http://www.ekips.org/tools/guitar/fretfind2d/

    That's an online tool. once you set your options, choose the "Save to Disk" button on the file format you wish. I use PDF. When you print, make sure the in printer options it's set to 100%, not scaled to fit.

  • i tried to find the w fret program with no luck can you direct me

  • I have actually starting using my T square to ensure they are exactly perpendiclar to the side of the neck. And the scalloping is really not all that much of an issue. I only run the sanding sponge up and down the side of the neck for a couple of passes, just enough to get the burrs off the fret wire. It really doesn't take off much wood to speak of. You might try making a test neck and try it yourself. You may find it works to your satisfaction. 

  • Yup, I feared it might do that. Sorry, I'm too fussy about it. My way definitely takes longer than yours. And I'm seriously impressed by your use of fingers as a guide when starting your fret cuts. No way mine would come out truly square if I did that. Hat off to you!

  • It may create some minor scalloping between the frets, but it has not detracted from the playbility at all.

  • Love the foam sanding block idea. Doesn't scallop the wood between the frets?

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