Here's an updated version of the simple fret slot cutting jig built from scrap wood. Works great for low budget builders!

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Comment by Penny Nelson on February 27, 2012 at 9:06pm

Yep I use the power scroll saw method (people come into my shed and condesendingly say "did  you know you have your blade back the front?" - well yes I did actually - hehe). Yep n use the dremel as well but though it was a great couple of vids for those that don't have the toys.  I like the two vids cause it also shows the evolution of an idea and with a bit of tweaking as PK said one could make an adjustable one for varying neck & finger board  widths. Actually I havent done a build with a separate fingerboard yet just hack staight into the neck.

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on February 25, 2012 at 10:39pm
Naw uncle that was me mate :D Lowe and Crocker put me onto it tho
Comment by Randy S. Bretz on February 24, 2012 at 11:03pm

cool for the newbies but i still prefer using the power scroll saw method. Old lowe turned me on to that way, real slick and with a dremel diamond cut-off wheel to dress the fret ends, then a dremel brass wire bit to remove the fret burrs it cuts my fretting time in half.

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on February 24, 2012 at 12:46pm
It is clever but it commits you to one neck width and one fingerboard thickness. It would not take much more thinking to add adjustment for both these things
Comment by James on February 24, 2012 at 11:24am

pretty cool, good information !!!

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