Fret Slots too Large? - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T11:42:48Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/fret-slots-too-large?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A222366&feed=yes&xn_auth=no IMO. I wouldnt worry too muc…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2021-01-15:2177249:Comment:2530262021-01-15T22:35:02.047Zwood addicthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Beerent
<p> IMO. I wouldnt worry too much about it as i think the frets will still have a wood to grab. unless you have a fret goes in EXACTLY like the old fret (the barbs go in the exact holes) the frets will hold. I would not use hide glue for the glue in process because of the water and you'll end up with more back bow than you'd want. I've ran into this on some 80s japanese guitars. the fret tang and bard was too big for modern wire. when I tried to hammer the frets in they would pop out. my remedy…</p>
<p> IMO. I wouldnt worry too much about it as i think the frets will still have a wood to grab. unless you have a fret goes in EXACTLY like the old fret (the barbs go in the exact holes) the frets will hold. I would not use hide glue for the glue in process because of the water and you'll end up with more back bow than you'd want. I've ran into this on some 80s japanese guitars. the fret tang and bard was too big for modern wire. when I tried to hammer the frets in they would pop out. my remedy was to use the long stew mac aluminum caul (with the correct radius)and expoxy them in. I do it in one pass and there is hardly ever any levelling after the fact. i try to use smiths all wood epoxy because that is strong. when its time for refret, use a soldering iron and ther epoxy gets soft with no tear out. just my 2cents. ive done this probably 20 times and i now have it down to a science. i usually do this when i am installing stainless too because i dont want those ever pulling out!! good luck!</p> Got it. Haha.
Oh well more ex…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-11-22:2177249:Comment:2240592020-11-22T03:39:04.592Zmr smitshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/mrsmits
<p>Got it. Haha.</p>
<p>Oh well more experience nut building.</p>
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<p>Got it. Haha.</p>
<p>Oh well more experience nut building.</p>
<p></p> You can’t let those suckers g…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-11-22:2177249:Comment:2242232020-11-22T02:20:36.379ZMark McLeanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkMcLean
<p>You can’t let those suckers go wherever they want. You need to be the boss of this situation. </p>
<p>You can’t let those suckers go wherever they want. You need to be the boss of this situation. </p> Usually I use the old nut as…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-11-18:2177249:Comment:2223722020-11-18T22:14:27.044Zmr smitshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/mrsmits
<p>Usually I use the old nut as a template. With this one I didn't do that because I wanted to see what letting the string fall naturally would do.</p>
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<p>Usually I use the old nut as a template. With this one I didn't do that because I wanted to see what letting the string fall naturally would do.</p>
<p></p> As written in the guide from…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-11-18:2177249:Comment:2223712020-11-18T22:05:43.018ZPalle Clausenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PalleClausen
<p>As written in the guide from Stewmac:</p>
<p><em>"Determine the spacing you want between the outside E-strings. A good measurement is .050", or about 1/16", in from the top of the beveled ends of the first fret."</em></p>
<p>If you have made many, I guess you already know that.</p>
<p>As written in the guide from Stewmac:</p>
<p><em>"Determine the spacing you want between the outside E-strings. A good measurement is .050", or about 1/16", in from the top of the beveled ends of the first fret."</em></p>
<p>If you have made many, I guess you already know that.</p> Ah, I've made many. Just thou…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-11-18:2177249:Comment:2225122020-11-18T22:00:58.039Zmr smitshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/mrsmits
<p>Ah, I've made many. Just thought letting the string sit where it wants to determine the outer spacing might be a good idea. It's not!</p>
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<p>Ah, I've made many. Just thought letting the string sit where it wants to determine the outer spacing might be a good idea. It's not!</p>
<p></p> https://www.stewmac.com/video…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-11-18:2177249:Comment:2223662020-11-18T21:56:23.668ZPalle Clausenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PalleClausen
<p><a href="https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas/online-resources/learn-about-guitar-nut-and-saddle-setup-and-repair/making-a-nut-step-by-step.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas/online-resources/learn-about-guitar-nut-and-saddle-setup-and-repair/making-a-nut-step-by-step.html</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas/online-resources/learn-about-guitar-nut-and-saddle-setup-and-repair/making-a-nut-step-by-step.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas/online-resources/learn-about-guitar-nut-and-saddle-setup-and-repair/making-a-nut-step-by-step.html</a></p> Great, thanks guys.
This is t…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-11-18:2177249:Comment:2222782020-11-18T19:10:48.303Zmr smitshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/mrsmits
<p>Great, thanks guys.</p>
<p>This is the first time I cut a nut after letting the string naturally sit where it wanted. I guess that's a bad idea!</p>
<p>Great, thanks guys.</p>
<p>This is the first time I cut a nut after letting the string naturally sit where it wanted. I guess that's a bad idea!</p> Yes, the photos show that you…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-11-18:2177249:Comment:2222752020-11-18T19:02:12.805ZMark McLeanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkMcLean
<p>Yes, the photos show that your problem is at the nut. The 6th string is definitely too close to the edge of the fingerboard. I usually cut the 6th string slot 3.5mm in from the edge, and the 1st string slot 3mm in. Then space the others between them using the SM spacing ruler. Like Greg said, your frets look fine.</p>
<p>Yes, the photos show that your problem is at the nut. The 6th string is definitely too close to the edge of the fingerboard. I usually cut the 6th string slot 3.5mm in from the edge, and the 1st string slot 3mm in. Then space the others between them using the SM spacing ruler. Like Greg said, your frets look fine.</p> Good call, Mark. Yeah, your b…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-11-18:2177249:Comment:2221882020-11-18T00:50:53.003ZGreg Mirkenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GregMirken
<p>Good call, Mark. Yeah, your bevels are fine; make a new nut.</p>
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<p>Good call, Mark. Yeah, your bevels are fine; make a new nut.</p>
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