In the Workshop: Les Paul refret

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Hmm maybe I'll give that a shot, never had an issue that I'm aware of but it makes some sense
 
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Ayrton said:
Such as? I refretted my EJ strat

https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?325451-NGD-(or-how-I-finally-found-another-one)
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Holy crap, that's an amazing job!


I've been eyeballing the Stew Mac refretting kit:
https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/StewMac_Tool_Sets/Essential_Fretting_Tool_Set.html

Is there anything missing from it that you would consider essential to do a really good job replacing frets? (I notice in your other thread that you use a fret press rather than a mallet to set the frets, and use syringes for the gluing.)
 
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40 plus years at the bench here....
You don't use the exact same tools as me, or the same technique...
But if you came in my shop and needed a job, I'd say you were hired.
Well done, and top notch pix.
 
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ICTGoober said:
40 plus years at the bench here....
You don't use the exact same tools as me, or the same technique...
But if you came in my shop and needed a job, I'd say you were hired.
Well done, and top notch pix.
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Wait, he wants to hire YOU LOL
 
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GuitarStv said:
Holy crap, that's an amazing job!


I've been eyeballing the Stew Mac refretting kit:
https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/StewMac_Tool_Sets/Essential_Fretting_Tool_Set.html

Is there anything missing from it that you would consider essential to do a really good job replacing frets? (I notice in your other thread that you use a fret press rather than a mallet to set the frets, and use syringes for the gluing.)
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The only things I would suggest out of that kit at these two things.

https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Files/Fret_End_Dressing_File.html

https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Too...Leveling/Fret_Fingerboard_Leveling_Files.html

However, Stew Mac is no longer the only game in town. You can find quality tools elsewhere for less money.

I like using a press because it is more consistent (IMO), but sometimes you need a hammer. I made my own press from a Harbor Freight arbor press and added the fretting cauls.
 
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Really? That's the first time i have seen you mention that. Oh wait no this must be the ****ing 1000th time this month
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You're just jealous because I haven't complimented you. There, there.
 
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ICTGoober said:
You're just jealous because I haven't complimented you. There, there.
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Jealous of what? All you have posted is crap china made instruments from customers and some blue extended range guitar?

i was trying to be funny i know you run a tight ship. :)

Opppps butt hurt.

Better put me on the ignore list to prevent further butt hurt.
 
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Hey thanks for the documentation - makes me consider trying it one day
 
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What interests me most, and I wasn't able to find that written somewhere, is how you get the new frets in.

Press+cauls? Hammer?
 
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orpheo said:
What interests me most, and I wasn't able to find that written somewhere, is how you get the new frets in.

Press+cauls? Hammer?
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Magic, what else?



:p I used both here, but normally use my press. I skipped over some things here because they are mentioned several times in other threads I have done.
 
Re: In the Workshop: Les Paul refret

Killer work. You can see the meticulous attention to detail and pride you take in your craft.

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