Bmth Builder Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hey does this tool work well? I'm going to pick one up for slotting my own board, and just wanted to check its accurate, stable, easy to use etc http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Fretting_suppl..._Miter_Box.html Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar2005 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 I have one with the fret saw and it works well. the depth stops are little fragile though. Be careful when tightning them because they strip easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Yeah, no problems with mine. The saw, on the other hand, in my experience, is just not sharp. I replaced it with a Japanese dozuki from LMI. No comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Love the jig, hated their saw, bought a Japanese one to replace it. Best thing I ever did. Can't say I've stripped the depth stops, though; you just need them tight, after all, not CRAZY TIGHT. They're holding back a handsaw that you shouldn't be applying much pressure to (let the moving do the cutting). I've had mine for almost 10 years now. Still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 I have one I used for a few boards, then went & bought the circular slotting blade that I use on a radial arm saw (most folks use it on a table saw). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madawgony Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 I would suggest that you purchase the template(s) also? The fact that the miter box has the indexing pin already installed is a big plus. Although you could use the box without the template. The template helps to make consistent layouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmth Builder Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Yeah I ordered it and a 25.5 template We need to start an online petition to get stew mac to introduce a 27" scale template. I emailed them about it and they said they would 'pass it on to the R&D department' whether he was serious I dont know. But I'm sure if a lot of people asked they would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 ...or just find a local place that does CNC laser cut steel, give them the exact dimensions, and have them make some for you. I did a parts trade with a local guy for a bunch of scales, including baritone (28.9, IIRC...I specified something), longer scale acoustic (25.7"), mandolin, and long and short bass scales. Traded a maple drop top and some hardware for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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