DIY Fret Bending Jig for my GGBO21 Guitar build

If your building a guitar neck, you’re going to need a fret bending jig! Sometimes fret wire comes in a roll, other times it comes in straight lengths. Either way the fret wire will need to match the radius of the fret board.
Using items you probably already have in your workshop, it’s a simple tool to make and could save you a fortune!
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[@nelsonpainco1368]

you only need 2 rollers on the top for it to grab the tang between the rollers and keep the fretwire straight

[@wjewell63]

It is very fulfilling to make your own tools.,I am disabled now but I was a certified master auto tech for 20 yrs and made so many of my own tools because the tool truck prices was ridiculous. ...rock on !

[@KingBespokeCreations]

i love grabbing a tool i made, really satisfying!

[@peterwilliams8922]

I would never have thought it was so (relatively) easy. Outstanding sir.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

If I can de-mystify something, I will!

[@barryreid2467]

Thanks for your lovely comments on Instagram Chris. I love what you do on here 👍❤️

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Thanks Barry. Can’t wait to see what you do.

[@barryreid2467]

@@KingBespokeCreations I can’t wait to get started, unfortunately stuck in hospital again 🤕 hopefully get out soon to make a start! Yours is looking amazing

[@KingBespokeCreations]

@@barryreid2467 I pray you’re back out soon.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Hi Barry. I have some Dremel items (cordless, flex shaft, and few other bits) I could add to your tool library if you would like them?

[@barryreid2467]

@@KingBespokeCreations aww Chris that would be extremely generous of you! As long as I wouldn’t be leaving you short? My email address is [e-mail] and I can give you my address. And I will cover the postage. Thanks again Chris that’s an amazing thing for you to do!! 😀❤️❤️

[@feilgrep]

This is how you make a diy instruction video. Great work!

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Thank you! 👍

[@gsuderman]

Excellent. The screw at the top and the threaded insert. Genius! Thanks for sharing that idea. Cheers.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

👍

[@eldereth]

So nice and simple! Thanks Chris! And you are right, the prices of the fret bending jigs are absolutely crazy.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

And really satisfying to use your own!

[@williamdawson3353]

Thank you from Texas.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

My pleasure!

[@Scion4600]

Fantastic! I'll definitely be grabbing some old bearings from somewhere now.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Let me know how you get on!

[@garagemasterguitars]

Just made one using my 3D printer for the 'wood' bit. Excellent.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Fancy!

[@seanbarker4610]

Thats similar to Patrick from the shed of dreams fret bending jig! Looks great

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Thanks Sean 👍

[@malcolmgray1227]

I don't believe it, what a coincidence! Me and my best buddy we're just speaking about making one of these things and what we'd need, at the weekend. I have to do my first fret change on my old Ibanez Destroyer. A bit nervous 😲! Thanks for this Chris.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

No way! I love it!

[@nicolasmetras]

Waw ! I just discover your channel and... I love your job ! (Your body-through neck multiscaled 5-bass is unbelievable 😍)
Congrats, keep going 🤘🏻

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Thank you! That means a lot. Plenty to catch up on and plenty more coming soon! 👍

[@bobbymalta73]

Thank You.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

👍

[@reithay]

Muito obrigado!

[@fatpotanga]

Fab. Are they skateboard bearings or just big fat jocking washers from your big chain DIY?

[@LeviBulger]

What's that thing called that allows a bolt to go inside and slide up and down? You know, the "secret ingredient"... Or is it a secret?

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Do you mean the ‘threaded insert’

[@LeviBulger]

@@KingBespokeCreations oh is that just a threaded insert nut? Hahaha. I was thinking that the whole bolt and everything was all one piece. Now that I have my phone in full screen it makes way more sense. Thanks for replying sir!

[@ArturBrzozowski444]

Whaaaa....
*Clunk*
*Looks down*
*Picks the jaw up*
*Click*
...t?!
I have at least two fret bending jigs in parts and was considering buying one
Thanks for this enlightenment!

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Glad to be of service!

[@Better_Off_Dead_666]

Do you have digital plans? im a plan and blueprint type of guy. I use videos as well to expand.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Sorry no, I’m more of a Line it up while it’s in your hand guy 😂
I probably should though…

[@MTRDave]

You used a piller drill.....Isn't this for the 2021 GGBO??? The no-electricity build????? Naughy naughty :P

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Haha! 😂. This isn’t the build it’s a tool! 🤣

[@amitsapir2]

what kind of bearings do you use?

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Any with a hole in the middles. I used 10mm bolts and bearings with a matching 10mm hole. You could do the same with slightly smaller if that what you have. Salvage them off an old skateboard maybe?