Table Saw Fret Slotting Jig

I recently had a batch of new builds to run through.

Table saw fret slotting jig. These templates provide accurate fret positioning for guitar bass banjo mandolin or ukulele. Fret slotting jig 1 2 the fret slotting jig is basically a very precise mitre box. Designed for use with our fret slotting miter box or your shop table saw. Custom built fret slotting jig table saw sled for stew mac templates duration.

What makes it a fret slotting tool is the fret guide which attaches underneath the workpiece with double sided tape and engages a pin on the fret slotting jig directly below the saw blade. Accurate fret slots without guesswork. Each template is made of durable stainless steel and has notches for two different fret scales. The saw is height adjustable surprisingly.

I decided to give the table saw blade a run and glad i did. Inside the luthier s shop. I was thinking of buying one of those little mini table saws and a 023 jeweler s blade to cut fret slots. The jig is supplied with a 2 5mm depth fretsaw as standard.

Custom built fret slotting jig table saw sled for stew mac templates. Custom built fret slotting jig table saw sled for stew mac templates. Includes an indexing pin and instructions. This can be substituted for an alternative depth if preferred see below.

Saved by revere j. Having been slotting boards using the manual saw and mitre jig still excellent btw. In fact this jig is so accurate that it can perfectly align a 3 32 router bit with a 1 6 oem harmony saddle slot and allow re cutting the slot only removing the oem plastic saddle and 1 64 on each side of the original slot. Table saw sled table saw jigs craftsman table saw cigar box guitar guitar building custom woodworking diy how to plan ukulele.

This slotting jig is infinitely adjustable to fit any flattop guitar and any slot position or angle. I made a simple slotting sled got the 4 boards lined up and was finished in a time that was almost quicker than setting up the manual mitre jig. Radiussing the board will reduce the fret slot depth at the edges and the 2 5mm saw leaves suitable remaining depth for the fretwire. Inside the luthier s shop.