The way that I install frets on my guitars.

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Comment by Murdoc_420 on April 2, 2016 at 10:39am

 Thanks, going to try and fret soon!

Comment by Better Trees on February 12, 2014 at 6:59pm

This is a good video. I wish I had found it before I figured most of it out on my own.

Your disclaimers crack me up.

Comment by Dan Sleep on April 10, 2013 at 5:42am

Here is a link to Wfret:

Wfret Download

Comment by joshua weiss on April 10, 2013 at 3:23am

Also whe i try to put my frets in they tend to bend and not sit in there right any suggestions.

Comment by Craig Mayhem on April 10, 2013 at 3:16am

http://www.ekips.org/tools/guitar/fretfind2d/

That's an online tool. once you set your options, choose the "Save to Disk" button on the file format you wish. I use PDF. When you print, make sure the in printer options it's set to 100%, not scaled to fit.

Comment by joshua weiss on April 10, 2013 at 2:59am

i tried to find the w fret program with no luck can you direct me

Comment by Dan Sleep on April 5, 2012 at 4:46am

I have actually starting using my T square to ensure they are exactly perpendiclar to the side of the neck. And the scalloping is really not all that much of an issue. I only run the sanding sponge up and down the side of the neck for a couple of passes, just enough to get the burrs off the fret wire. It really doesn't take off much wood to speak of. You might try making a test neck and try it yourself. You may find it works to your satisfaction. 

Comment by Glenn Reither on April 5, 2012 at 4:34am

Yup, I feared it might do that. Sorry, I'm too fussy about it. My way definitely takes longer than yours. And I'm seriously impressed by your use of fingers as a guide when starting your fret cuts. No way mine would come out truly square if I did that. Hat off to you!

Comment by Dan Sleep on April 5, 2012 at 3:53am

It may create some minor scalloping between the frets, but it has not detracted from the playbility at all.

Comment by Glenn Reither on April 5, 2012 at 3:49am

Love the foam sanding block idea. Doesn't scallop the wood between the frets?

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