Members Verence Posted December 11, 2008 Members Share Posted December 11, 2008 It's like looking at baby pictures. Awww, little Riot was so cute back then.... I wonder what went wrong? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cold Gin Posted December 11, 2008 Members Share Posted December 11, 2008 This is the best informative thread ever. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind Riot Posted December 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 11, 2008 It's like looking at baby pictures.Awww, little Riot was so cute back then.... I wonder what went wrong? :poke: Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be luthiers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3 Chord Monte Posted November 16, 2009 Members Share Posted November 16, 2009 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A-20 Posted November 16, 2009 Members Share Posted November 16, 2009 Fun, fun, fun. Well, this is still good for high frets sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rubix^3 Posted November 16, 2009 Members Share Posted November 16, 2009 amazing info. thanks! this is the first time i've seen this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind Riot Posted November 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hmmmm...the bump was yesterday, 11-15-09. First post in this thread was 11-15-06. Probably intentional. Seems like more time than that to me. But it's a neat milestone to look at. In the last three years I've progressed thusly: My very first fret level on a Squier Multiple fret levels with various methods Multiple nut replacements, starting with preslotted then from blanks of various materials Built a precision neck jig Proceeded to refretting Proceeded to refretting with stainless steel fretwire Various pickup and hardware replacements spread throughout And ultimately coming to from scratch full custom hand made guitars. I don't really know what I'm going to do next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3 Chord Monte Posted November 29, 2009 Members Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hmmmm...the bump was yesterday, 11-15-09. First post in this thread was 11-15-06. Probably intentional. It was a serendipitous coincidence. Great thread. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fusion1 Posted November 29, 2009 Members Share Posted November 29, 2009 Great posts guys. I did my '51 the day I got. I didn't have it out of the box for 5 minutes and I already had the files and sandpaper out I've done a loot of them myself over the years and it's definitely worth learning how to do for those so inclined. The thing about rocking a short straight-edge to find high and low frets has worked for me countless times. Good one Can one use a common credit card for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fusion1 Posted November 29, 2009 Members Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hmmmm...the bump was yesterday, 11-15-09. First post in this thread was 11-15-06. Probably intentional. Seems like more time than that to me. But it's a neat milestone to look at. In the last three years I've progressed thusly: Are there additions or omissions you would make to your 3 year old post as for leveling a neck with a specific radius. Do you employ Atrox's method of spot leveling problem areas first? How do you proceed now compared to how you did your first Squier 51 neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SrDeMaFp Posted November 29, 2009 Members Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hmmmm...the bump was yesterday, 11-15-09. First post in this thread was 11-15-06. Probably intentional. Seems like more time than that to me. But it's a neat milestone to look at. In the last three years I've progressed thusly: My very first fret level on a Squier Multiple fret levels with various methods Multiple nut replacements, starting with preslotted then from blanks of various materials Built a precision neck jig Proceeded to refretting Proceeded to refretting with stainless steel fretwire Various pickup and hardware replacements spread throughout And ultimately coming to from scratch full custom hand made guitars. I don't really know what I'm going to do next. While this is topped, what do you use for working with stainless frets? I've already gone through a file like it was nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind Riot Posted November 30, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2009 While this is topped, what do you use for working with stainless frets? I've already gone through a file like it was nothing... I use a dead flat, 11 inch long diamond stone. It was an investment, cost about $70, but it makes quick work of stainless frets and I wouldn't want to level them without it (did that once). I've built four guitars with stainless frets and it's definitely been worth it. I also recrown with a diamond file, then scratch removal and polish is done with sandpaper and Micro Mesh (I don't have a buffer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankie pajamas Posted February 29, 2012 Members Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm getting ready to do my first fret level soon and was wondering what your guy' thoughts are on fret leveling beams. I bought an 8" one, but now I am starting to wonder if a longer one is necessary. Thoughts? BTW - This thread is extremely helpful (hence reviving it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J-E-M Posted February 29, 2012 Members Share Posted February 29, 2012 Thanx for bumping it - very timely; my frets are gonna need some work soon, and I'd rather do it myself. This thread is a most excellent tutorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Canadian Jeff Posted February 29, 2012 Members Share Posted February 29, 2012 I use a 2' bit of 1" square box tubing with one of the sides ground flat. Worked really well for me on my partscaster. I'm having some buzzing issues on the D and G string, but those are related to the locking nut I've got not being the proper radius for the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ballhawk Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 google "great planes easy touch bar sander". They are inexpensive and I've been using a couple of the different sizes for a few years now. 22 inch seems to fit the bill for most work and the 5.5 inch is good for smaller jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankie pajamas Posted March 2, 2012 Members Share Posted March 2, 2012 google "great planes easy touch bar sander". They are inexpensive and I've been using a couple of the different sizes for a few years now. 22 inch seems to fit the bill for most work and the 5.5 inch is good for smaller jobs. Thanks for the tip! Any idea on how accurate/flat the bar is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Canadian Jeff Posted March 2, 2012 Members Share Posted March 2, 2012 http://www.greatplanes.com/accys/gpmr6170.html Looks pretty flat to me. Edit: Holy crap, those things are sooo cheap! I thought my box steel that I paid $15 to have ground flat was a good deal! I'm buying one of those short ones right now Thanks for the heads up ballhawk!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ballhawk Posted March 2, 2012 Members Share Posted March 2, 2012 http://www.greatplanes.com/accys/gpmr6170.htmlThanks for the heads up ballhawk!!! My pleasure. Buried somewhere in the ether of HC there is at least one thread where these are mentioned. iirc someone else enlightened me on these in one of those threads. I'm simply paying it forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atrox Posted March 2, 2012 Members Share Posted March 2, 2012 I have mentioned them a few times. i'm surprised it's not mentioned in this thread, but I'm too lazy too look back. My sig link may have a few links that mention it. Anyway, yeah.. been using the Great Planes bars for many years now. They are the best and dirt cheap. Mine have lasted forever and have many uses beyond fret leveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankie pajamas Posted March 2, 2012 Members Share Posted March 2, 2012 My pleasure. Buried somewhere in the ether of HC there is at least one thread where these are mentioned. iirc someone else enlightened me on these in one of those threads. I'm simply paying it forward. Thanks - I just ordered the 22" one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Canadian Jeff Posted March 2, 2012 Members Share Posted March 2, 2012 I was going to order one of their short bars last night, but then the width got me wondering. 2 1/8" wide where most purpose-made fret levelers are only 1". I know the radius of the fretboard means you can just rock the bar as you go and you should be fine. I dunno, just not sure I wanna test that assumption. But then you all use it with perfectly acceptable results it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atrox Posted March 2, 2012 Members Share Posted March 2, 2012 I was going to order one of their short bars last night, but then the width got me wondering. 2 1/8" wide where most purpose-made fret levelers are only 1". I know the radius of the fretboard means you can just rock the bar as you go and you should be fine. I dunno, just not sure I wanna test that assumption. But then you all use it with perfectly acceptable results it seems. You actually have more control with the wider bar. Do it. I would be pissed if I didn't have them at this point in my guitar building career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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