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Measuring Frets the Easy Way - WFret to the Rescue!

wfret.zip

I just thought I would use the blog feature to pass on some of what I have learned building cigar box guitars.

If you are still using a ruler to measure where to cut the frets on your fretboard or neck you are working way too hard!

I measured and marked (guesstimated really since my ruler lacked the precision required for the job) the fret lines for cutting on my first cigar box guitar. I found it challenging to say the least and hoped I was accurate enough.

I discovered the WFret program (see link above) for Windows by Jonathan D. Whitney on the web and gave it a try. I will never measure by hand again. I have used it for 24", 24.8", 25", 27", and 30" scale length fretboards. You can pick a popular scale length from a list or be adventurous and enter a custom scale length in inches or millimeters and you can print a template. I tape the template to the fretboard and just cut on the lines; it couldn’t be easier.

Have fun

Doug

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Comment by Kenny Hay on November 3, 2012 at 11:48pm: Fantastic toll many thanks for sharing it.

Opens up a whole new world of options.

Kenny

Comment by Dan Sleep on September 25, 2012 at 8:11pm: Delbert, I have some PDF files that will print out a template for you, in some of the common scales. If you want to give them a try, send me a PM with your email address and I will send them to you.

Dan

Comment by Savage Mojo CBG on September 25, 2012 at 8:01pm: Looking for a printable temp.

Comment by Savage Mojo CBG on September 25, 2012 at 8:00pm: I can't find anything for mac!

Comment by Doug Thorsvik on December 22, 2011 at 8:20pm: Here is a link that should do the job for MAC, PC, and Linux users alike.

Online Fret Calculator that generates a PDF template