Hi Group
I have a little problem I have tried over and over again making my own Fret Boards and have had no luck yet.
I have a Table saw but every time I try to rip a quarter inch piece off a board the saw kicks the material back which is not to safe.
Anybody have any good suggestions on how I can cut them? I don't own a band saw so thats out of the question...please help..thanks all.
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As far a a table saw goes , you should use a "feather board" to keep it from kicking back. As far as cutting down the finger board try a router.
Cheers
Bob
If you can't get access to a bandsaw, use a coping saw and shoot the sides with a plane when you're done.
Then go get a bandsaw.
Ripping can be dangerous on a table saw. I've had my share of close calls and even got wacked in the head from a kickback once! I've learned it helps to keep my blade clean and smooth using oven cleaner to clean the pitch off and a little candle wax on the blade helps too. What I do now is wait til my buddy needs a case of beer and he lets me cut a bunch of fretboards on his bandsaw and then thickness sand them on his sander. Doesn't cost much if you do them in batches.'
Wade
Ripping can be dangerous on a table saw. I've had my share of close calls and even got wacked in the head from a kickback once! I've learned it helps to keep my blade clean and smooth using oven cleaner to clean the pitch off and a little candle wax on the blade helps too. What I do now is wait til my buddy needs a case of beer and he lets me cut a bunch of fretboards on his bandsaw and then thickness sand them on his sander. Doesn't cost much if you do them in batches.'
Wade
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