​STANDARD FRETBOARD SLOTTING JIGS

& MULTISCALE FRETBOARD SLOTTING JIGS

​1) FRETBOARD SLOTTING MITER BOX JIG

Luthiers Fretsaw & Fret Scale Templates Included.

30 different scale sizes available.

Choose from: Small scales, Baritone scales, Bass scales and Multiscale Jigs.

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Features:

• Precision spacing of the fretsaw at the point of cutting

• Precise depth control of the fret slots.

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JIG CONSTRUCTION

The jig base is made from hardwood (Ash).

This construction allows it to be firmly clamped in a bench vice without damage to the jig.

Threaded steel inserts are positioned along each side for attachment of the guides. The hole positions are standardised and allow interchangeability of different scales.

The base is waxed for protection.

There is a rubber grip covering on the top face for supporting the fretboard and rubber feet on the underside.

STANDARD JIG DIMENSIONS - Guitar Scales Up to 27.5"

Standard Jig Dimensions: 525mm long x 70mm wide (78mm wide optional). 

BARITONE / BASS JIG DIMENSIONS - 27.5" to 35" Scales

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Baritone / Bass Jig Dimensions: 715mm long x 78mm wide.

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This option will accommodate scales over 27.5" up to 35".

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The fixing hole positions are standardised allowing guitar scale & small scale templates to be fitted. 

FRET SLOTTING JIG PACKAGE

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Fret slotting jig packages can be supplied to your specific requirements. 

Please see the webstore for details.

INCLUDED - FRET SCALE TEMPLATES

The Fret Scale Templates ensure the precise position and relationship of each fret slot. This is achieved with a few return strokes of the fretsaw at each position. As the photo below demonstrates the location position for each fret slot is at the exact surface plane of the fretboard whereby it ensures maximum positional accuracy.

The fret scale templates are lowered after marking the slot positions. (The photo below shows the templates removed but these can just be lowered using the slots).

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An initial slot should be cut to depth at a central position along the fretboard. The datum slot locator is fitted to this slot.

CUTTING THE SLOTS TO DEPTH

The remaining slots can be cut to depth. 

The saw guides prevent accidental damage to the fretboard  from the saw.

"I love the slot locator as I can remove the fingerboard and place it accurately straight back in the jig". S.L., Bristol, UK.

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NUT SLOT WIDTH

The jig can also be used to cut the nut slot sides. 

After cutting the fret slots, reposition the fingerboard so that the saw blade cuts the opposite side of the desired nut slot. (The board should be clamped in its temporary position). As shown below, the jig will ensure the slot sides are parallel.

The material can then be carefully removed by working from each side of the board towards the centre.

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(The jig base - with the guides removed, provides an ideal set up on which to clamp the board and perform this).

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INCLUDED - LUTHIERS FRETSAW

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(The saw is also available for purchase separately from the webstore).

The saw has a vintage (unused - as new) hardwood handle.

The saw blades are sourced from a single leading manufacturer. This ensures consistent kerf width and compatibility with the saw.

Spare Blades are available from the webstore.

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Saw Features:

• Precise control of saw cut depth.

• Blade can be orientated for push or pull sawing.

• Ideal for cutting nut slot sides.

• Supplied with 5x 32TPI Hardened & Tempered Blades.

• Useful in tight spaces where conventional saw access is restricted.

• Kerf Width 0.6mm / 0.023”.

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DEPTH OF SAW CUT

The maximum depth of cut is fixed and is determined by the bottom of the saw body which makes contact with the fretboard. The saw itself is no wider than a fret so any marking of the wood is minimal and hidden beneath the fret when fitted.

(The fret slotting jig is supplied with a 2.5mm depth fretsaw as standard. This can be substituted for an alternative depth if preferred). Please see web shop for details of saw depths available. 

1-PIECE NECK ADAPTATION

An adaptation for 1-piece necks is available in both bass and guitar sizes.

The adaptor plates create the additional jig depth necessary for the neck and headstock. The headstock support height is adjustable.

There are two small packers which centralise the neck at the heel. Their position along the jig will be determined by the taper and width of the neck.

​2) MULTISCALE FRET SLOTTING JIG

MULTISCALE JIGS

Multiscale fret slotting jigs are also available. Please see the webstore for details and current shipping times.

MULTISCALE JIG - BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The jig rests on top of the fretboard and is fixed in position using the fixing holes at each side of the jig base.

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The saw blade is guided on the flat portion above the teeth. The cutting edge passes through a clearance slot at each side to avoid damage to the jig or blade.

The scale shown illustrated above is 25.5" - 27.5" with a Perpendicular 9th Fret.

To allow for the template thickness, the jig utilises a 4.0 mm saw in place of the standard 2.5mm.

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2-off Slot Locators are provided.

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Our Fret Slotting Jigs are available from the Webstore.