Jimothey Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hi just looong for a bit of advice, how easy is to re-fret a de-fretted neck? Is it best to use a hand precision mitre saw and just follow the filled lines? Or is there a better way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Depends what the lines are filled with. With the one I did I was able to dig the lines out with this little number https://tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/fret-slot-cleaning-saw-double.html?SID=52e8937ca019a00ca2a2d3db7cf309f0. Not Cheap but it made sorting the bound fingerboard easy. It is possible to wander off line at the start. I made an aluminium edge to clamp against the fingerboard and act as a guide. The other useful tactic was filling the slots with ptfe sheet and then filling any missing fingerboard tear outs / divots with superglue and wood dust. A magnifying glass really helps with this. http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Learn_About_Repair_Tools_and_Repair_Techniques/Cleaning_up_after_sloppy_fretwork_fixing_chips_in_the_fingerboard.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, 3below said: Depends what the lines are filled with. With the one I did I was able to dig the lines out with this little number https://tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/fret-slot-cleaning-saw-double.html?SID=52e8937ca019a00ca2a2d3db7cf309f0. Not Cheap but it made sorting the bound fingerboard easy. It is possible to wander off line at the start. I made an aluminium edge to clamp against the fingerboard and act as a guide. The other useful tactic was filling the slots with ptfe sheet and then filling any missing fingerboard tear outs / divots with superglue and wood dust. A magnifying glass really helps with this. http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Learn_About_Repair_Tools_and_Repair_Techniques/Cleaning_up_after_sloppy_fretwork_fixing_chips_in_the_fingerboard.html Thanks for the advice, it’s for a project in considering buying so if I decide to go for it I’ll assess it and see which would be the best method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I enjoyed doing mine just for the challenge and to prove I can. Lots of info on internet. Tool costs add up - fret crowning file of some sort (I am not skilled enough to contemplate the triangular file), fret wire cutters, levelling block / diamond plate. Other tools you can make yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 I’ve got most of the tools except fret wire cutters as I’ve only ever dressed frets and crowned them never completely re-fretted. I thought it would be a useful skill to learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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