Yup, that’s exactly what it is. It’s smooth, soft, unfinished wood with a straight side (perfect for the job), and I have about eight million of them. Thanks for watching!
A fairly primative way to cut slots, but if one only needs one or two fret boards, it will work just fine. I don't build very many fret boards and have done something similar. All it does is takes time and patience. Good job -- cheaper is always better, if time is of no consideration, which in my case, and this fellow's, appears not to be. Have fun , kids. Bob
The radius was done after the fret slots. I figured that there would be better control of the depth of the slots if the fretboard were flat. You can see my method for adding the radius in this video: ruclips.net/video/BcsWdwTu2EE/видео.html. Thanks for watching!
If I understand your question, the blade width is the same for all fret wire, namely 0.023 inches. It’s a standard size. The fret saw that I used in the video cuts a slot that is just right. I tried using a bunch of different blades and saws, hoping to avoid the need to buy that saw, but in the end, I found nothing that worked, and I made the investment in the fret saw, and it was money well spent. Thanks for watching!
When you radius the fretboard wont the slots you have cut become too shallow on the edges of the fretboard? By the way i am loving your clips. Thanks for sharing
Steve, no, the depth of the slots will not be an issue. I had already planned to put a 12-inch radius on this board, and I made a test piece beforehand. Then I cut some slots in the test piece to see how deep the slots needed to be to allow enough room for the fret tang. Having never done any of this before, I find I spend a ridiculous amount of time thinking and planning, scared to lay a tool on the wood for fear of making a poorly planned mistake.
Hi. If you are asking if the fretboard is wide on one end and narrow at the nut end, then no, I chose to leave it rectangular to facilitate cutting square fret slots. But if you are asking does the fretboard have a radius on the top side, then no, it is flat in this video. I decided to leave it flat while I was cutting the fret slots, and to radius it afterward. I will be making a video when I do the radius (which will hopefully be very soon). Thanks for watching!
dude I jumped when the music started when you were marking the fretboard hahaha
Yeah, sorry about that, my friend. I did a less than perfect job levelling the sound in my earlier videos. You aren’t the first to point that out!
Spectacular video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!
You casted away my doubts. Thank you.
I think his depth stop is a paint stirrer, with one side cut down. Clever. Use what ya got!
Yup, that’s exactly what it is. It’s smooth, soft, unfinished wood with a straight side (perfect for the job), and I have about eight million of them. Thanks for watching!
Ur video help me alot thank u brother .. n aploud more video
I am happy that you found the video to be useful. More videos on the way, and thanks for watching!
Ya it was Vry helpful to me u know... Anyway u welco
@@brewmaster243 n please do subcrb my chennal too pls
A fairly primative way to cut slots, but if one only needs one or two fret boards, it will work just fine. I don't build very many fret boards and have done something similar. All it does is takes time and patience. Good job -- cheaper is always better, if time is of no consideration, which in my case, and this fellow's, appears not to be. Have fun , kids. Bob
At least he saved time by using a fret template..could have calculated and measured each one..or just use a compass for full primitive mode!
@@julesbrunton1728 I cheated I got my calculations online but checked the measurements against my other bass like this guy,
Do you radius after or before?
The radius was done after the fret slots. I figured that there would be better control of the depth of the slots if the fretboard were flat. You can see my method for adding the radius in this video: ruclips.net/video/BcsWdwTu2EE/видео.html. Thanks for watching!
What is the blade width to fret size?
If I understand your question, the blade width is the same for all fret wire, namely 0.023 inches. It’s a standard size. The fret saw that I used in the video cuts a slot that is just right. I tried using a bunch of different blades and saws, hoping to avoid the need to buy that saw, but in the end, I found nothing that worked, and I made the investment in the fret saw, and it was money well spent. Thanks for watching!
When you radius the fretboard wont the slots you have cut become too shallow on the edges of the fretboard? By the way i am loving your clips. Thanks for sharing
Steve, no, the depth of the slots will not be an issue. I had already planned to put a 12-inch radius on this board, and I made a test piece beforehand. Then I cut some slots in the test piece to see how deep the slots needed to be to allow enough room for the fret tang. Having never done any of this before, I find I spend a ridiculous amount of time thinking and planning, scared to lay a tool on the wood for fear of making a poorly planned mistake.
@@brewmaster243 Me too, when using expensive wood and not having done certain procedures ,checking up teen times is a must,
what does 23 thou mean in metric mm
That is 23 thousandths of an inch, which is a hair over 0.58 mm. Thanks for watching!
@@brewmaster243 Thank you
Is your fretboard tapered and how do you compensate?
Hi. If you are asking if the fretboard is wide on one end and narrow at the nut end, then no, I chose to leave it rectangular to facilitate cutting square fret slots. But if you are asking does the fretboard have a radius on the top side, then no, it is flat in this video. I decided to leave it flat while I was cutting the fret slots, and to radius it afterward. I will be making a video when I do the radius (which will hopefully be very soon). Thanks for watching!
Maybe control your volume levels so the music doesn't spontaneously dissolve my eardrums
Ha, yeah...you’re not the first to point this out. Message received. Thanks for watching!
Nice! Any contact info?
Milos, I added an email address in the About section on the channel.
sir, the distorted guitar just really is a concentration breaker. not good!!!!!
I had another similar comment. You may be right. Point taken.
You lost me at the stupid music.
Went back and had a listen...I see what you mean. Thanks for the candid comment.