OK here is a mod. Cut the end of your block to the desired angle you want the end bevel to be. When you have files all the tangs, rotate the block in the vice 90 deg and file all your bevels. That way you never damage the edge of the fret board trying to do that job after the frets are in.
Nice trick! I've modified a few files by removing the teeth on one edge with a belt sander. I have a little square file that I use for Strat nut slots that only cuts down and doesn't remove material from the sides.
Neither quick, nor easy. I agree with some other comments. Likes to hear himself talk. Better idea is to cut out the tang and then use this method to clean up with file. Otherwise, you fret job will take 3 days.
This is perfect cheap and affective gave me more confidence to refret my les paul copy that has binding.Thankyou Bro
This is good. I was looking for a dead easy way to remove fret tangs. Simple and ingenious. Thanks.
Elegant approach! Couldn’t you save the fret-marking step by penciling a mark on the block?
Thank you. Love your CNC fret boards. I need to consider those for my builds now. I don't like binding but I love this!
OK here is a mod. Cut the end of your block to the desired angle you want the end bevel to be. When you have files all the tangs, rotate the block in the vice 90 deg and file all your bevels. That way you never damage the edge of the fret board trying to do that job after the frets are in.
Nice trick! I've modified a few files by removing the teeth on one edge with a belt sander. I have a little square file that I use for Strat nut slots that only cuts down and doesn't remove material from the sides.
Less waffle and more showing how you do it, And thank you great help
Forward to 7mins 14 secs to avoid the chattel, no offence!😉😊 there is the bit you want folks 😊 great idea!!
Thank you so much. This video is life saver.
Method starts a 7:10
wouldnt it be better to avoid losing any of the string vibration into the fretboard because that would translate into decreased sustain?
nice work , but it's hard to do a stainless steel fret wire in this way.
Better than another $65 to the Stew-Mac fund.
Ecxellent info. Thank You.
Like and suscribed, thx a lot for share!
That was high KUDOS for the file... do you know who the manufacturer is? The best ideas are the simplest ones... KISS... thanks.
Thanks for the vid, it's a great tip.
Try it the other way round, a slot for the tang. Then you don’t get it rolling around and don’t crush the tangs with your pliers.
That file made it incredibly easy to do. Do you by any chance know what the grade of the file is? Thanks!
Better method ,using a nipper requires more work over all, good tip there👍👍
Teeter professed gluing frets in ,ive tried it and my jury is out. Im not sure it makes any diff at all.
Which Nicholson mill file are you using? Seems like a nice one with smooth on one side and rougher on the other. Thanks!
Neither quick, nor easy. I agree with some other comments. Likes to hear himself talk. Better idea is to cut out the tang and then use this method to clean up with file. Otherwise, you fret job will take 3 days.
super method...maybe the best....
Thank you
Can't stand these talkers. A 10min talk for a 10 seconds procedure. Come on!!
I agree.
I would just buy a fret tang nipper. Faster, easier, clean and not much money if you build a number of guitars.
Exactly.
They're really inconsistent though. Even the Stewmac ones.
5mins in and we arent even cutting frets
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