There is some really nice fret work here!
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| Author: | Ken Mitchell [ Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Show your fret ends |
I'm considering doing a bound fretboard on my next build, and am especially interested in seeing how people go about finishing their fret ends on a bound board (but I would be interesed in seeing any and all styles). Any pics would be greatly appreciated!! |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 1:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show your fret ends |
Here are mine. I shape and polish them before they're installed. The fingerboard is bound in ebony so it may not appear to be bound. |
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| Author: | Dave Higham [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 3:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show your fret ends |
I've done them like this, 'spherical'. Attachment: SSBG 68.jpg And like this, which is not spherical but sort of rounded at an angle. It's a bit easier to do and feels and looks just as good. Attachment: Acbass 197.jpg Both shapes have to be finished before inserting the frets which makes it rather a long job as you have to accurately measure the width of the fretboard and the length of the fret for each one. If you do it this way, start with the longest and work towards the nut. That way, if you file one a bit too short you can use it further along. I've also done them the usual way, by cutting back the tang and trimming and filing after insertion. It's quicker, but I find it more difficult to get a nicely filed and polished end without nicking the fretboard. Click on the photos for a better view. |
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| Author: | Ken Mitchell [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show your fret ends |
Great photos, guys, and beautiful work! Ken, that rosette is amazing - very inspiring! Dave, that's exactly what I've been wondering... how to get the frets ends all to the exact, correct length and lined up, when apparently you're finishing them before installation. Eeks! I'd love to hear more discussion on that issue. |
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| Author: | Bob Matthews [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show your fret ends |
Well I try and make mine as spherical as possible (not perfect yet, but I am getting there). I love the feel of a neck fretted like this and it's not so easy to 'fall off' the f/board as it is with some bevelled frets. |
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| Author: | crich [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show your fret ends |
There is some really nice fret work here! clinton
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show your fret ends |
Not the best photo but I try to make them spherical as well. I shape them before I put them in. |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 6:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show your fret ends |
Me too.....players seem to love the domed end frets....I do them on all my guitars now. It takes a bit of time to do but it's worth the effort IMO.  Cheers, Dave F. |
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