Sawing a Fret Board.

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on March 11, 2011 at 6:31am

We usually go to lowes or home depot and get a 1/4" piece of oak. If you need a different type, try Woodcraft.

-wy

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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on March 11, 2011 at 7:07am

After just acquiring a 12"bandsaw with a 1hp motor, I'd have to conclude it's the way to go.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Harrison on March 11, 2011 at 12:02pm

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

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Permalink Reply by Bob Harrison on March 11, 2011 at 12:25pm

Bob Harrison said:

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

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Permalink Reply by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) on March 11, 2011 at 12:44pm

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.

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Permalink Reply by Johnny Debit on March 11, 2011 at 3:14pm

You can resaw your thicker stock into ¼” by hand using a Japanese, Ryoba style pull saw.  Make sure your stock is square, scratch off a ¼” groove all the way around with a marking gauge, start your cut in the corner and just follow the groove. It only takes a few minutes. Old school woodworkers use this method to resaw veneers as thin as 1/32”.   Until you’ve done a few and gain enough confidence to attempt exact cuts, you might just split some ¾” stock in half and then plane them down to ¼”.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin O'Connor on March 11, 2011 at 7:35pm

ooh, this is right up my alley. Having been a cabinet maker for 30+ years, I have 2 questions, is your problem in ripping or crosscutting? If it's crosscutting, use a backer board, if it's ripping, try lowering your blade height to just where the blade is cutting about an eight of an inch above the material, that will solve your problem.

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Permalink Reply by Michael A Grubaugh on March 12, 2011 at 4:23am

Thanks for all the great advice I just purchased a feather board and its working pretty good. I really appreciate all the help and comments you guys are a great help. thanks again.

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Permalink Reply by Wade on March 12, 2011 at 6:29pm

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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Permalink Reply by Bob Harrison on March 13, 2011 at 9:35am

Wade, I like the case of beer idea. I drink Coors when you come over.

Wade said:

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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