Free Fret dot markers - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T14:38:06Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/free-fret-dot-markers?groupUrl=lowbudgetland&commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A933213&groupId=2592684%3AGroup%3A11026&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPlastic, wood, and metal knit…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2013-02-03:2592684:Comment:14205712013-02-03T18:07:44.577ZMark Lindsayhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RustyPup
<p>Plastic, wood, and metal knitting needles make good fret markers and come in more sizes and colors than you could imagine. You can usually find some at local thrift stores for a few cents for a pair, or wait for the wife to break one and claim it for your own.</p>
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<p>For side markers, my wife introduced me to solid brass and copper beading wire. I found that 14 gauge will press into a 1/16" (1.5 mm) hole just fine, and stay put with a drop of super glue.</p>
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<p>Plastic, wood, and metal knitting needles make good fret markers and come in more sizes and colors than you could imagine. You can usually find some at local thrift stores for a few cents for a pair, or wait for the wife to break one and claim it for your own.</p>
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<p>For side markers, my wife introduced me to solid brass and copper beading wire. I found that 14 gauge will press into a 1/16" (1.5 mm) hole just fine, and stay put with a drop of super glue.</p>
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<p>Some other things I've tried are weed eater line, chopsticks, toothpicks, rivet shanks, brads, screws, nails, and just good old paint.</p> Plant hanger=1-5 yr supply of…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-12-26:2592684:Comment:13650412012-12-26T17:41:24.332ZWadehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Wade
Plant hanger=1-5 yr supply of fret markers!
Plant hanger=1-5 yr supply of fret markers! I use bamboo skewers as fret…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-12-06:2592684:Comment:13407992012-12-06T07:13:50.846ZPaul Monaco ( Whittling Guy)https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulMonaco
<p>I use bamboo skewers as fret markers and dowel rod for dots drilled and sanded flush. I have also tried tee shirt transfer paper. Printed on an ink jet printer and ironed on the fretboard then peel the backing off. It should have a transparent background just like a tee shirt. Coat with Modge-Podge.</p>
<p>I use bamboo skewers as fret markers and dowel rod for dots drilled and sanded flush. I have also tried tee shirt transfer paper. Printed on an ink jet printer and ironed on the fretboard then peel the backing off. It should have a transparent background just like a tee shirt. Coat with Modge-Podge.</p> Hi Wade,
Yep the gel medium i…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-09-19:2592684:Comment:12510902012-09-19T08:33:24.690ZStewart Corletthttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/StewartCorlett
<p>Hi Wade,</p>
<p>Yep the gel medium is used as a paint additive, I use Liquitex Gloss Gel Medium and that works well for me. I have seen this technique done with Modge Podge and Elmer's washable glue too.</p>
<p>I am going to try coating the paper in a thin layer of gel medium before I print on to it to see if that makes a difference, as it is pretty easy to start rubbing the transfer off if your too rough.</p>
<p>Hi Wade,</p>
<p>Yep the gel medium is used as a paint additive, I use Liquitex Gloss Gel Medium and that works well for me. I have seen this technique done with Modge Podge and Elmer's washable glue too.</p>
<p>I am going to try coating the paper in a thin layer of gel medium before I print on to it to see if that makes a difference, as it is pretty easy to start rubbing the transfer off if your too rough.</p> Very clean work! is gel mediu…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-09-19:2592684:Comment:12508052012-09-19T02:31:42.781ZWadehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Wade
<p>Very clean work! is gel medium actually used as a paint additive? Is it like modge podge or gloss meduim? Thanks for sharing</p>
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<p>Very clean work! is gel medium actually used as a paint additive? Is it like modge podge or gloss meduim? Thanks for sharing</p>
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<p>Wade</p> You may also like to check ou…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-09-18:2592684:Comment:12492472012-09-18T10:35:18.332ZStewart Corletthttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/StewartCorlett
<p>You may also like to check out my <a href="http://www.cigarboxguitars.co.uk/how-to-make-a-basic-cigar-box-guitar-adding-logos-and-finishing-the-neck.html" target="_blank">blog post</a> about a wood art transfer technique I found on the internet. You basically print out your design on a laser printer (mirrored), glue it to the wood using gel medium, wait for it to dry, then use lots of water and rub the excess paper off with your finger.</p>
<p>I've had some good results from this technique…</p>
<p>You may also like to check out my <a href="http://www.cigarboxguitars.co.uk/how-to-make-a-basic-cigar-box-guitar-adding-logos-and-finishing-the-neck.html" target="_blank">blog post</a> about a wood art transfer technique I found on the internet. You basically print out your design on a laser printer (mirrored), glue it to the wood using gel medium, wait for it to dry, then use lots of water and rub the excess paper off with your finger.</p>
<p>I've had some good results from this technique and also use it for my headstock logos too!</p>
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<p>I use aluminum roofing nails. Drill a small hole, add a drop of CA and tap it in. Cut off the excess and sand smooth.</p>
<p>I bought a nice set of leather punches from the craft store. I can make 8 different sizes of holes in all those things mentioned above.</p>
<p>Thanks for the ideas guys !</p>
<p>I use aluminum roofing nails. Drill a small hole, add a drop of CA and tap it in. Cut off the excess and sand smooth.</p>
<p>I bought a nice set of leather punches from the craft store. I can make 8 different sizes of holes in all those things mentioned above.</p>
<p>Thanks for the ideas guys !</p> I use wooden dowels for my do…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-09-07:2592684:Comment:12361782012-09-07T10:49:51.529ZStewart Corletthttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/StewartCorlett
<p>I use wooden dowels for my dots and side markers, I get them from a model boat website here in the UK.</p>
<p>They come in a range of thicknesses from 1mm - 14mm and are approximately 900mm long (so lots of dots). I use 2mm dowels for the side dots and 6mm dowels for the fret markers, walnut for maple necks and birch for rosewood or ebony fretboards.</p>
<p>They are real cheap between £0.50 - £1.39 each and last me for ages.</p>
<p>I use wooden dowels for my dots and side markers, I get them from a model boat website here in the UK.</p>
<p>They come in a range of thicknesses from 1mm - 14mm and are approximately 900mm long (so lots of dots). I use 2mm dowels for the side dots and 6mm dowels for the fret markers, walnut for maple necks and birch for rosewood or ebony fretboards.</p>
<p>They are real cheap between £0.50 - £1.39 each and last me for ages.</p> ive used to use the hole punc…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-01-04:2592684:Comment:9330552012-01-04T04:46:18.422ZThe Phrygian Kidhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JefLong
<p>ive used to use the hole punch on neck scraps from the bandsaw before i got plug cutters.</p>
<p>I usually use twigs from the garden for my side dots, they work awesome, especially with the bark still on em</p>
<p>ive used to use the hole punch on neck scraps from the bandsaw before i got plug cutters.</p>
<p>I usually use twigs from the garden for my side dots, they work awesome, especially with the bark still on em</p> Just took a paper hole punche…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-01-04:2592684:Comment:9332132012-01-04T03:26:04.499ZWadehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Wade
<p>Just took a paper hole puncher to cut and flattened aluminum can - hmm very clean little circles. I think these could make some nice markers. You could use the outside of the can if you needed colors too. Bright red ones from a coke can or bright green from one of them monster cans! Drink all that caffeine and and start punchin' - you'll have a years worth of dots punched out in no time!</p>
<p>Just took a paper hole puncher to cut and flattened aluminum can - hmm very clean little circles. I think these could make some nice markers. You could use the outside of the can if you needed colors too. Bright red ones from a coke can or bright green from one of them monster cans! Drink all that caffeine and and start punchin' - you'll have a years worth of dots punched out in no time!</p>