Neck Fretting

[possum1284]

hi do u glue the fretts in to the frettboard or do just pushthem in?

[stageleft]

Have you actually read any books or looked at any tutorials on THIS site? Just about every question you have asked is answered in one of the tuts on the main site. I really think you need to take a few steps back and do a little more research before you go any further. the biggest part of building a guitar is planning and research, given the questions you have asked on this site (several times in some cases) its obvious you haven't done any. The people on this site are very knowledgeable and very helpful, but you have to show you are willing to do your part and do some research.

http://projectguitar.com/tut/tutorial9.htm

[possum1284]

Have you actually read any books or looked at any tutorials on THIS site? Just about every question you have asked is answered in one of the tuts on the main site. I really think you need to take a few steps back and do a little more research before you go any further. the biggest part of building a guitar is planning and research, given the questions you have asked on this site (several times in some cases) its obvious you haven't done any. The people on this site are very knowledgeable and very helpful, but you have to show you are willing to do your part and do some research.

http://projectguitar.com/tut/tutorial9.htm

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from what i got out of it u just bang the fretts in is that correct?ive red the tutorials several times which made mention of removing glue and im still confused.

[frank falbo]

Uh yeah, Dude. You just bang them in with whatever hammer you got lying around. Whatever, man I don't know why everyone makes such a big deal out of it. The glue is for sniffing.

What are you, like eight years old? Your spelling and grammar are nauseating. Do you know who the soup nazzi is? Well, "No help for you!"

[thegarehanman]

I use a 10lb sledge. Gets 'em in nice and tight.

[possum1284]

I use a 10lb sledge. Gets 'em in nice and tight.

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so no glue, cool. in reponse to the soup nazi above "george is not happy" what made u think of that?

adam

[frank falbo]

so no glue, cool.

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Uh, no. There are probably a dozen reasons to use glue, and just as many not to. The point here is that you need to get a book or something because your question confirms your lack of understanding of the whole concept. The question doesn't work as a stand alone question. I realize I said "no help for you!" but I'm going to actually give you a little help. Some use glue, some don't. Some mash the barbs some don't. Some over radius the ends, some don't. Some hammer, some press. Some route the slot, and just drop the fret in with epoxy. Master builders find reasons to use all of the above, and sometimes all on the same guitar! IMO you need to research the different methods first. We'll be happy to help when your questions show you've got a general understanding about the process. Your post was like walking into a mechanic's garage and asking "So how do you guys fix an engine? I want to know so I can fix engines too"

"You come back one year!"

[fryovanni]

I use a 10lb sledge. Gets 'em in nice and tight.

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Rotohammer is easyier on the wrists, although powder actuated Hilti may prove quicker.

[Mr Alex]

No s**t, I've taken a liking to claw hammers for fretting. I used a brass one, a plastic one, hell, I even made a wooden mallet specially to try, but none worked for me as good as the "more power" method. If you try it, please be careful, they are serious tools for big boys. And the claw will pull frets if you're in a pinch.

[jay5]

from what i got out of it u just bang the fretts in is that correct

Thats what I do. I use a claw hammer too, that way if one doesnt seat right you can just pry it back out, just like Alex. Cut your frets, line em' up and start banging. Yup, thats the way!

[soapbarstrat]

the "production method" is to load the frets into a nail gun, then shoot them into the fret-board, from the side.

[n8rofwyo]

Thanks for that one soapbar! Now my nose burns and there's beer all over the damn keyboard. LMFAO!!!!

[thegarehanman]

you realise the 10lb sledge thing was a joke. I use a press and a neoprene mallet, no glue.

[fryovanni]

you realise the 10lb sledge thing was a joke. I use a press and a neoprene mallet, no glue.

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Chicken , I dare you to use the sledge on that Rosewood.

[thegarehanman]

I'll make sure to have a colt revolver in my toolbox just in case I mess up that fretboard.

[marksound]

Yup. A .357 makes right purty holes for dot inlays. Before you glue it to the neck, that is.

[jay5]

So Possum, do you know what to do now?

[possum1284]

So Possum, do you know what to do now?

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i think so , im not onna glue the fretts. Also im gonna dig out my archtop building book to consult. i aasume fretting is the same for an electric as an acoustic.

Adam

[Mr Alex]

i aasume fretting is the same for an electric as an acoustic.

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Oh no, its WAAAY harder.

[soapbarstrat]

Frets have to be hollow for an acoustic

[goth_fiend]

omg, this thread is pathetic...the information is on this board, and also in several books, do the research.

[Jehle]

Just make sure that you don't put them in backwards. If you do, you'll have to take them out and put them back in the right way around.

[jay5]

Amen Jehle, but thats where the claw on the hammer comes into play. Its probably a good idea to mark each fret before you put them in so you dont have to pull them back out. Make sure they ll face the bass side of the neck. I draw little arrows.

[thegarehanman]

Yup. A .357 makes right purty holes for dot inlays. Before you glue it to the neck, that is.

No, the revolver is for me to shoot myself if I mess up the fretboard. It's "white" brazilian rosewood. It took forever to find, but it's pretty critical to the theme on my next build. Dot inlays? Me? hahahaha