Rolling Fret Edges
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Clint 55
OH THE DOUBLE THICK GLAZE!
Re: Rolling Fret Edges
If you only want to round the fret ends, this is the only specialty tool you need. You can use sandpaper on a sanding device if there are sprouts that you need to get flush. If you're interested in the rest of the level, there are a couple more tools. You might also want to get ahold of a pos neck to practice on first.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-Made-G...LNbPPcO:sc:USPSPriority!87507!US!-1:rk:2:pf:0
If you only want to round the fret ends, this is the only specialty tool you need. You can use sandpaper on a sanding device if there are sprouts that you need to get flush. If you're interested in the rest of the level, there are a couple more tools. You might also want to get ahold of a pos neck to practice on first.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-Made-G...LNbPPcO:sc:USPSPriority!87507!US!-1:rk:2:pf:0
kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
eclecticsynergy
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Re: Rolling Fret Edges
Stew-Mac has a file specifically for manicuring fret ends. Inexpensive and well designed - very handy.
https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Files/Fret_End_Dressing_File.html
Stew-Mac has a file specifically for manicuring fret ends. Inexpensive and well designed - very handy.
https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Files/Fret_End_Dressing_File.html
Ayrton
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Re: Rolling Fret Edges
I have a new appreciation for the quarter round file when it comes to hemispherical frets end.
Once the fret has been beveled, however, rounding it off is harder and reduces the playable area even further.
The small fret end file from Stew Mac is better suited for nicking the corners in that case.
I have a new appreciation for the quarter round file when it comes to hemispherical frets end.
Once the fret has been beveled, however, rounding it off is harder and reduces the playable area even further.
The small fret end file from Stew Mac is better suited for nicking the corners in that case.
DavidRavenMoon
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Re: Rolling Fret Edges
I use a triangular file with safe edges ground in. Just like the StewMac version, but I made mine 25 years ago. It makes fast work of removing sharp corners.
I also use that for crowning frets.
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I use a triangular file with safe edges ground in. Just like the StewMac version, but I made mine 25 years ago. It makes fast work of removing sharp corners.
I also use that for crowning frets.
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ICTGoober
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Re: Rolling Fret Edges
Preach it, brother. Old school skills rule.
My industrial training was as a tool and die maker, and the first tool I was taught to use was a file. Now I own close to a hundred different files in various sizes, forms, and uses - plus several sets of specialized die sinker files and rifflers. Some of my sets are over 30 years old and cost hundreds in 1980's money. No Chinese stuff - lots of American, Swiss, and German made stuff.
Files are definitely my first choice of tools in luthiery - before drills, knives, and saws. I have modified many of my files for specific jobs, and have had custom files made for my shop. Made a lot of money with them, no regrets.
Preach it, brother. Old school skills rule.
My industrial training was as a tool and die maker, and the first tool I was taught to use was a file. Now I own close to a hundred different files in various sizes, forms, and uses - plus several sets of specialized die sinker files and rifflers. Some of my sets are over 30 years old and cost hundreds in 1980's money. No Chinese stuff - lots of American, Swiss, and German made stuff.
Files are definitely my first choice of tools in luthiery - before drills, knives, and saws. I have modified many of my files for specific jobs, and have had custom files made for my shop. Made a lot of money with them, no regrets.
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