subject17 Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 hey again everyone. i was wanting to order some blue paua abalone dots for my fretboard and just epoxy them in. however im having trouble decerning the size, does anyone know how many mm the standard fret dot diameter is? i've checked it versus several guitars and it is the same size however i just dont know how many milimeters it is. i have done a search and unfortunately turned no results. thanks again for your time and patience. lol. im such a noob.. this stuff is completely different from what i used to do for fun. so much more challenging and involved than building computers. thanks again, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subject17 Posted August 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 ah. so many questions. i hate starting so many threads so i figure i could ask here along with this question. does anyone else own an ibanez ax-7221 and know what the thickness of the binding is? i was thinking how nice it would look if i bound the neck in paua abalone too. thanks again - RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Cant you use a 6inch steel rule to do your measurements? Most dots are 5 or 6mm. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subject17 Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 thank you, i suppose its time to pick up a 6 inch steel rule then. i cant wait to see how this is going to turn out. thanks again. By the way any advice on gluing/epoxing paua abalone in place? -RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Use 2 part slow dryin epoxy, drill the holes using brad point bits put a little epoxy in the hole put the dot in the put a little on top of the dot and make sure its seated ok. Then you sand them flat when they are dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subject17 Posted August 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 put a little epoxy in the hole put the dot in the put a little on top of the dot and make sure its seated ok. Then you sand them flat when they are dry. ← how could you explain why epoxy is needed on top of the dots? im a little confused. im sure it makes sense some how. but i just dont get it. thanks gemleggat. -RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis P Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 its to help make sure its seated, all around the dot gets filled yea know? it gets sanded off anyways (unless, you like that feel??) Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 if they're Quarter Inch then they're 6.35mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I'm almost certain that Fender uses 1/4" dots like Scott said, that doesn't mean you have to, but if that's what you mean by standard, then the 1/4"(6.35mm) is what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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