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Author:  Michaeldc [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Simple SS Fret tang jig
Hi all,

Here is a jig I came up with for cutting SS Fret tangs on bound boards. It uses a SM Dremel adjustable base and a 1-1/4" Dremel cutoff wheel so you get easy fine adjustment and a quick cut. The only downside is the fret gets a bit warm during the cut so I keep a little cup of water on hand to cool it down afterward. It never gets so hot that it discolors the metal but certainly too warm to touch. Works like a champ!

Cheers, M
Author:  Chris Pile [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:10 pm ]
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Clever. I like it. Could be adapted to work other than fret trimming, too.
Author:  david farmer [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:38 pm ]
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Switching to a small jewelers saw blade would cool things down. Just a thought.
Author:  Jim Watts [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:14 pm ]
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That's a good idea!
Author:  Colin North [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:14 pm ]
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Neat! I likes that.
Author:  JSDenvir [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:24 pm ]
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How come all my jigs look like they were assembled by drunken elves?
Author:  Jim Watts [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:41 pm ]
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JSDenvir wrote:
How come all my jigs look like they were assembled by drunken elves?

Have you been drinking?
Author:  Michaeldc [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:51 pm ]
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JSDenvir wrote:
How come all my jigs look like they were assembled by drunken elves?


Because I cheat and use my CNC to make my jigs...
Author:  david farmer [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:03 pm ]
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Only a matter of time before every drunken elf has CNC.
Author:  meddlingfool [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:14 pm ]
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Very nice!
Author:  BradHall [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:32 pm ]
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Great set up. That's exactly what I will need on my current build. Since I don't have a CNC set up, I can use the rosette cutter jig on my Stewmac plunge base to cut the wheel base most of the way. What do you think about a small fence on one side to control fret as you you push it into the wheel? Thanks.
Author:  printer2 [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:36 pm ]
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david farmer wrote:
Only a matter of time before every drunken elf has CNC.


If only you can get them to load the parts right side up.
Author:  Michaeldc [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Simple SS Fret tang jig
BradHall wrote:
Great set up. That's exactly what I will need on my current build. Since I don't have a CNC set up, I can use the rosette cutter jig on my Stewmac plunge base to cut the wheel base most of the way. What do you think about a small fence on one side to control fret as you you push it into the wheel? Thanks.


Brad,

If I'm understanding you, I think the 1/32" wide slot guide is a better way to go than a fence because the fret body is held co-planer with the cutoff wheel. Does that make sense?

Best, M
Author:  BradHall [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Simple SS Fret tang jig
Is there a slot on your set up? I can't see it in the photo. You're right, a slot would be much better. Thanks.


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Author:  Michaeldc [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:05 pm ]
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BradHall wrote:
Is there a slot on your set up? I can't see it in the photo. You're right, a slot would be much better. Thanks.

Yup, look closely at the first photo.




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Author:  BradHall [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:07 pm ]
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Duh..don't know how I missed the first photo. Thanks again.


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Author:  Imbler [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:15 pm ]
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Jim Watts wrote:
JSDenvir wrote:
How come all my jigs look like they were assembled by drunken elves?

Have you been drinking?


Or on a slightly more relevant note: Have your elves been drinking? :)
Author:  JSDenvir [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Simple SS Fret tang jig
Well geez, now that you mention it... :-)
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