govtmule Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I came up with a simple way to drill consistently spaced side dots. A chunk of aluminum angle iron and a spring clamp. Just clamp it in place, drill the hole, and then move it to the next fret to be marked. It's not revolutionary but it produced a lot better results than my old method of eye-balling a brad point drill bit into a center punched hole. I drilled a few different holes to use for different spacing. Just thought I'd share in case it helps out another noob like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 It's a simple but effective idea.I always seem to have one end up a little off on every guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Fretmarkers are for the weak. : I do all mine by hand using a bradawl and a pinvice drill. Got to say. Good method for such a repetetive job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Good idea! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripthorn Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I like it! Consider the idea stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kammo1 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Simple but a brilliant idea,thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenggg Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Cool Stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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