Yeah Stewmac tools are ridiculously expensive, glad I purchased the tools I needed from them years ago before the economy was destroyed. One thing I will say about Stewmac is they have the best customer survive I've experienced. Great job on that press!
Reg oil for you car or like marvel mystery oil or candle wax will keep it cooler than the wd 40. It’s for Water Displacement. It’ll save your bits. Just something that most people don’t realize.
Stewmac provides tools and supplies aimed at people that build guitars. Some are for amateurs that want to change the color of 1 instrument and other items are aimed at those that earn their living making new instruments or repairing old ones. If you make or repair stringed instruments time is money and StewMac tools are a good investment. If you are not business and want to repair or modify your instrument you probably won't want to buy the expensive tools but the hand tool such as a fretting hammer instead of a arbor press.
Hi, thanks for your awesome explanation! A question, how the Throat Depth will influence to press frets in a settle neck guitar (so no way to remove the neck), will it allow to press frets that are over the body (end of the fretboard)?
Bought a bunch of stuff from crimson guitars in uk. The pound is in the toilet so tools are basically half priced and shipping is $20 max. I believe import duties are less than sales tax
I think you forgot about neeeing to obtainvthe fret press caul. You' ll need to buy one fom Stewmac, etc, currently at about $76 with 5 inserts. Net saving - about $50 vs. buying complete. Good video! $50 is $50.
This is why your channel is one of the best . I learn so much from gear, vintage guitar and repairs . Great work Nik👍✌️
Yeah Stewmac tools are ridiculously expensive, glad I purchased the tools I needed from them years ago before the economy was destroyed. One thing I will say about Stewmac is they have the best customer survive I've experienced. Great job on that press!
FIY - the arbor press from stewmac is $129 and they are out of stock as of 7/12/2023. So I have a drill press, I just need the caul set.
Thanks! Just ordered an arbor press and I'll be drilling those holes!
Did u sort your fret press👍
@@happyads9439 yes
@@VladCotrus nice one, how is it??
@@happyads9439 it’s great!
Thank you for showing how to make this!!! Hammering frets is too random, this is the way to go
Reg oil for you car or like marvel mystery oil or candle wax will keep it cooler than the wd 40. It’s for Water Displacement. It’ll save your bits. Just something that most people don’t realize.
I did the same thing to press rivets for kydex holsters. Great info brother!
Nick you are the man always enjoy your videos stay safe and thanks for your time.
That is badass!!!...nice job my man!!
Thanks man! I was just thinking of doing something like this and you just showed me exactly what I need to do and how to do it!
Yeah man! Gotta love Harbor Freight! Great tip
Big Sam! Im waiting patiently haha
Good video Nik harbor freight is hard to beat for certain things.
Thanks for the idea and inspiration!
Stewmac provides tools and supplies aimed at people that build guitars. Some are for amateurs that want to change the color of 1 instrument and other items are aimed at those that earn their living making new instruments or repairing old ones. If you make or repair stringed instruments time is money and StewMac tools are a good investment. If you are not business and want to repair or modify your instrument you probably won't want to buy the expensive tools but the hand tool such as a fretting hammer instead of a arbor press.
Brilliant 👏 thank you. This is a great solution 👌
Happy New Year Nik Wishing you the best for 2021 Keep up the good work you do for us Tone Hounds 👍
Hi, thanks for your awesome explanation! A question, how the Throat Depth will influence to press frets in a settle neck guitar (so no way to remove the neck), will it allow to press frets that are over the body (end of the fretboard)?
Use a brass hammer for those first few frets
Great video - w??hat caul do you recommend for when I build this press
Great video!🎉✨👌
That is awesome, i need one 2 years ago 😂👍
EVERYTHING at StewMac is GROSSLY overpriced. That's not to mention the absurd shipping prices.
Right on.
Duct tape and visegrips are a life saver sometimes.
Thanks
noob here,do you need a special drill to drill that shaft out??
No sir. Just a nice sharp drill bit
Bought a bunch of stuff from crimson guitars in uk. The pound is in the toilet so tools are basically half priced and shipping is $20 max. I believe import duties are less than sales tax
Nik, are you using a stewmac caul?
Yessir!
Thank you ove it
Is it okay to use half ton?
Sure!
You could use a drill press and attach the fret press on the drill, it is cheaper and works the same way
Did you listen to anything in the video?
Do you have a drill press in your living room?
I said it right in the first minute...
I think you forgot about neeeing to obtainvthe fret press caul. You' ll need to buy one fom Stewmac, etc, currently at about $76 with 5 inserts. Net saving - about $50 vs. buying complete. Good video! $50 is $50.