I was in the need of having some kind of jig not only where I could do some fret work, but that I could also use to do other operations, or just lay down the guitars.  The inspiration is from Stewart-MacDonald fretting jig. But since its price is way too much for those who do this as a hobby I decided to do a version of my own, but in the low cost style using 3D printed parts!

Scrolling down are the some photos of the first prototype. I need to redesign some of the components so that the printed parts come out stronger.  I estimating that the final version will cost around 50€ if you own a 3d printer, and if you do not them you should be able to order the plastic parts and still be bellow the 60€.

The big aluminium extrusion in the middle really should be stiffer, but this was what I had. All extrusions are 20x20mm. You could go for a 20x40 for the middle (or stronger).

What else could I add to this jig to increase its functionality or range of operations one could do on it?

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Comment by Paulo Renato de Jesus Gonçalves on September 29, 2014 at 11:33am

ere is the direct link to the download:

https://www.youmagine.com/designs/guitar-fret-jig

Comment by Mike Bunch on September 26, 2014 at 11:51am

Thanks for the link. I am not tied to thingiverse, I just find cool stuff out there. I have downloaded the files and will give them a shot in a couple of weeks. I am out of town this weekend and will be traveling over the next couple of weeks.

Thanks for the great work!

Comment by Paulo Renato de Jesus Gonçalves on September 24, 2014 at 12:25pm

Mike i do not have the files uploaded yet but i can do that as soon as possible.

I do not use thingiverse, I upload my files here on youmagine and openbuilds, but will post a note here as soon as I upload the files.

Comment by Mike Bunch on September 24, 2014 at 9:58am

Do you have the parts patterns posted to Thingiverse or somewhere else for download? I have a new 3D printer just begging for legitimate use.

Thanks!

Comment by Ron "Oily" Sprague on September 18, 2014 at 5:25pm
But seriously, I'd feel way more comfortable adding a Y bracket to hold the neck, and L brackets to support the edges of the box end. Just resting it on those little pods, it would be far too easy to knock sideways off of the jig. I really like the way it looks, but also think it might be overkill. I could make something similar to it out of random scrap, hardware and plywood for around 10 USD.
Comment by Ron "Oily" Sprague on September 18, 2014 at 5:17pm
Well...you could add strings and a mag pup to it...>:-E

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