Acoustic Guitar Refret

[Hpgg71]

Frets have been pressed in. I then wick a little thin super glue to keep them from moving. The ends were trimmed and I started the bevel. I’ll clean that up when I dress the frets after leveling.

 

[ThermionicScott]

What wire are you using?

 

[Hpgg71]

Jescar 47104 nickel silver. It’s the closest I could find to the original.

 

[Hpgg71]

Leveling the frets in the Stew Mac neck jig. Pretty slick, first time using it. It simulates string tension on the neck while in the playing position.

 

[anotherbob]

Had a productive first day of work. Pulled the frets, trued the board, and cleaned up the fret slots.
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and this is the step where I've seen people ruin a perfectly good neck way too often.

 

[Lumbridge]

Interesting thread. Reminds me that I still need to replace some electrical components on two of my guitars.

 

[Hpgg71]

Crown and polish then full setup. This guy’s ready for pickup and another 100k miles. Thanks for following along, hope you all enjoyed the pics!!

 

[Briarcutter]

Looks great! Thank you for sharing. I know absolutely nothing about what you're doing or your process but I do have a question. Why didn't you cut the frets to proper length and polish the ends before you pressed them in? To me, it seems like a risky process cutting them to length sanding and polishing while they are in the neck.

 

[Hpgg71]

That’s a really good question!

It’s actually easier (and quicker) to trim and bevel them all at the same time on the neck. You also run the risk of the ends not being lined up straight down the length of the board when being pressed in. Also, the leveling process kind of negates any prep you would do on the ends. It all gets sanded!

 

[Briarcutter]

That’s a really good question!

It’s actually easier (and quicker) to trim and bevel them all at the same time on the neck. You also run the risk of the ends not being lined up straight down the length of the board when being pressed in. Also, the leveling process kind of negates any prep you would do on the ends. It all gets sanded!

I knew there must be a good reason, I just didn't know it
Thank you.

 

[Hpgg71]

A couple more glamour shots of the finished guitar.

 

[renfield]

Nice work. It’s amazing how even a tiny discrepancy in frets jumps out to the eye. Those look great.

It’s like getting a new set of performance tires on a sports car.

 

[forloveoffreedom]

Great thread and gorgeous guitar, thank you!