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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on November 26, 2018 at 10:15am

I tested on scrap timber to learn any problems.

Taff

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Permalink Reply by Tom T on November 26, 2018 at 10:28am

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.

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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on November 26, 2018 at 10:30am

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.

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Permalink Reply by Alan Hergert on November 29, 2018 at 12:01pm

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Permalink Reply by Alan Hergert on November 29, 2018 at 12:06pm

This is how we do it in Colorado...

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

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on November 30, 2018 at 8:11pm

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

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Permalink Reply by Rowdy Berry on December 1, 2018 at 12:23pm

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

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Permalink Reply by John Sawyer on November 30, 2018 at 9:53pm

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

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Permalink Reply by Darryl Tuttle on December 1, 2018 at 10:20am

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

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