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Cutting frets - having problems

Hi,

I am having an issue and not sure if it is me or the saw. I purchased cbgitty medium/medium fret wire and through their site they linked to a pull saw on Amazon which I purchased. The frets are lose and come out easily. I am not sure if others have had issues like this. Any advice?

Thanks,
Mike

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Permalink Reply by Gary Ross on January 21, 2015 at 6:09pm

Just did a side by side test in the Irwin new, Irwin old, Shark seen on CB Gitty and the Harbor Freight saw. Both Irwins (see link to saw in post "Harbor Freight pull saw size change" post) cut .022 " the shark .028 and the Harbor Freight .030+ . CB Gitty frets are loose on the HF finger push in on the Shark . The Irwins are just right to hammer or press in . See photo below

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Permalink Reply by Mike on January 22, 2015 at 9:56am

Thanks. Where did you get the Erwin? Do you have a model number?

Thanks again,
Mike

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Permalink Reply by Jo Jacobsen on February 12, 2015 at 4:12pm

Thanks for the info on the Irwin. The description also describes it as good for cutting dowels flush, so this will be great for the dots on the fretboard too.

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Permalink Reply by Mike on January 22, 2015 at 9:56am

Thanks. What kind of glue do you use? Also will it pose any issues down the road going that way?

Thanks again,
Mike

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Permalink Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted on January 22, 2015 at 10:56am

Just a tip when gluing frets...have a damp cloth ready, and use it to wipe away any excess glue that runs/oozes out. Saves a lot of hassle later on once glue dries and messes up the finish.

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Permalink Reply by Mike on January 22, 2015 at 5:24pm

Thank you Scott. I misses this one, I meant to reply and missed, sorry. I am thinking I would prefer not to have to glue due to the mess and the concern that after done discovering something is not set right. I was hoping to be further along but going to replace the saw and take my time so to have it right. Thank you again,
Mike

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Permalink Reply by Gary Ross on January 22, 2015 at 2:47pm

Mike the saw (Irwin) I got from Amazon . Com here is the item description .
Amazon had it for $12.99 free shipping.
Item # Description Points Blade Length Handle Material
213104 Dovetail/Detail Saw 22P 7-1/4" (185mm) Polymer

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Permalink Reply by Mike on January 22, 2015 at 4:22pm

Thank you Gary, I will check it out. Bummed that the one they recommended is too wide though.

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Permalink Reply by jeff weins on January 22, 2015 at 10:48am

StewMac stuff is expensive. But this saw is worth every penny.

http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Fretting/Saws_and...

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Permalink Reply by Mike on January 22, 2015 at 4:26pm

Jeff, thank you. I will check this one out as well. Obviously I prefer to pay less but if it makes the job easier as well as the proper thickness I might just do it though. Do you use it running along a square or do you have their miter box? The box is way out of my range. I would like to know if the adjustable fence can be moved to the other side so I could run the other side on the square. Do you know if it is reversible?

Thank you,
Mike

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Permalink Reply by darryl kernaghan on January 22, 2015 at 4:55pm

Mike,i just use a scrap block,say 3x2x1,screw a piece of 1/4 ply to the 1 inch face,so that it hooks on the side of your neck and use it as a square guide,no damage to neck or blade