Get perfectly clean fret slots for better seated frets and faster fret work
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StewMac - Fixing a badly chipped fretboard on a '52 Les
Refret Saw StewMac, 58% OFF
Be sure your fretwire will fit! Don't wait until after you've installed a fret to discover the slot wasn't quite deep enough! Not sure if your fret slots are deep enough or clean enough? It can be difficult to know if there is hardened glue or other debris in your fret slots that can keep a fret from seating. That's where this small but mighty tool comes in. Dan Erlewine developed this remarkably handy look-before-you-leap gauge for quickly comparing the wire to the slot.
StewMac Fret Slot Depth Gauge 5435
Our Fret Slotting Saw has a rigid brass spine, and a comfortable traditionally-turned hardwood handle with ferrule.
Fret Saw
StewMac Japanese Fret Saw and Depth Stop
Refret Saws
Is there a clever fret dam material?
For easier refretting! Two specialized tools for scraping away wood chips and old glue, in ONE money-saving set! New frets won't seat correctly until the old fret slots are clean! These unique tools are needed to loosen and remove packed wood dust and old glue, and deepen shallow fret slots. The Refret Saw has two slim .023 inch-thick bladesone cuts on the pull stroke, the other on the push.
StewMac Refret Saw and Fret Slot Cleaning Tool Set 3603
StewMac Dozuki Cross-cut Saw
Two specialized tools for scraping away wood chips and old glue for better fret seating, in ONE money-saving set!
Refret Saw and Fret Slot Cleaning Tool Set
StewMac Essential Fretting Tool Set
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Refret Saw StewMac, 58% OFF
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