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Uploaded by on Jul 3, 2011

How to cut fret slots with your bandsaw with a simple jig.

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  • Nice jig. Question for you.... How does the fret slot size match up with the bandsaw blade? is there a difference or do you just buy fret wire to match the cutting thickness of the blade? thanks

  • @koolhandvuk

    I adjusted the kerf on the blade with a diamond file while the saw was running. I did this until the kerf was right for the tang on the fretwire. The blade is now useless for other uses, but that's ok. I now keep that blade exclusively for cutting fret slots. Reducing the kerf by this method can be dangerous, so be careful or just buy the right blade for the job.

  • I cut the template myself from 3' X 1/8 Aluminium. The slots are just another visual guide to line up with the slot cut on the slide where the pin is. Thanks for your questions.

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  • That is slick.  Thanks for sharing!

  • Great video.  I have cut a lot of fretboards but never thought to do it this way. Who cut your template and what are the alternating slots on the back for?

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