HTS Manufacture Fretboard 2

Until the fretboard is finally profile shaped.

Time to achieve this is less than 2 minutes

To cut our fretslots, we use a template jig, these can be made from local laser cutters or purchased from companys such as LMII or Stewmac.

The edges of the template jig are notched with the exact fret spacing of the desired scale length, in this instance I am cutting a fender 25.5 inch scale.

Again double sided tape

Fretboard stuck in place, centred as good as visually possible.

Using a slide saw fited with a 20 thou blade

The base of the saw has a small pin fitted which locates into our jig.

As so.

Slowly removing the marks, we can tweak the end heights to allow even grinding

Here we are adjusting the wheel to lower the fretboard a little closer.

Remove fretboard

We slide and cut

Belt sander on and swing the arm back and forth.

Repeat down the board

On this one I am cutting 20 fret slots and the nut location.

Remove fretboard and its ready to be fitted to the guitar.

25.5 Scaled Board
12 Inch Profile Radius
20 Fret slots