NK Forster Guitars, Luthier Fretting 2

A different angle this time. Here you see me deepening the fret slots and filing a slight v to the slot to ensure it can sit properly on the ebony. This is done to all the fret slots. The board is given a polish then the frets are cut to length and the fret ends are slightly undercut. Next you can see me hammering the frets in, I use no glue as this can lead to real bother in years to come. Lastly I file the fret ends flush with the fingerboard.
Have a look at the website to see the finished article.
http://www.nkforsterguitars.com

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[bcwdrums]

Nice work...

[eetfvk]

google stewmac , they have pretty much all you need

[mdz1984]

where can I get the frets wire?

[theyesman91]

brilliant, it's the one thing i am worried about on my own... mine is going to be an electric but the principle is the same i hope... if anyone has any recommendations on video or text guides online i would be very grateful:)

[hamrzlawnlake]

You work on these instruments like I butter toast.

[thesinners]

Brilliant, this is REAL guitars making!

[albertaboyz]

I am really enjoying this series. Seeing more of the technical side of building is what I am after. Thanks.