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Luthier Tools - Fretboard Radius Sanding Tools

FRETBOARD RADIUS SANDING TOOL

Fretboard Radius Sanding Tool

GMC Luthier Tools Fretboard Radius Sanding Tool is capable of sanding any desired radius between 7.25” and 20”.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The tool incorporates a woodworking plane style handle that ensures comfortable 2-hand use with an effective sanding removal rate.

LOW COST ABRASIVE
Utilises high performance, low cost 150mm diameter PSA abrasive discs.
5x discs each, of P80 & P120 grit are provided.
The discs are high quality stearate coated aluminium oxide abrasive of ‘Mirka’ supply.
Abrasive Discs are also available separately from the webstore.

FRETBOARD RADIUS SANDING PLATES
7-Piece Set - 7.25", 9.5", 12", 14", 15", 17" & 20" Radii.

The sanding tool plates are 75mm wide x 150mm long with rounded ends to match the abrasive disc. When attaching new abrasive, the overlaps at the tool sides can be trimmed at the edges or folded back. The folded sections can be later utilised by rotating the abrasive around.

UNIVERSAL USE - Sand any radius between 7.25" & 20".
To sand a fretboard radius that doesn't correspond to a particular tool plate, a larger radius plate should be selected. The final radius can be achieved by applying extra pressure at each side of the fretboard and comparing progress with a radius gauge.The kit is supplied with 5 interchangeable tool plates for 7.25", 9.5", 12", 15" & 20" radius.

 

In addition to the specified sizes, the spacing of the tool plates - see photo of plates stacked - also allows the kit to create any radius between the range of 7.25” and 20”. 

 

To sand a fretboard radius that doesn't correspond to a plate, the next size tool should be selected. The desired radius is achieved by alternating the pressure at each the side of the fretboard and checking the progress with a radius gauge.

Fretboard Sanding Tool Handle
Fretboard Sanding Abrasive
Fretboard Sanding Tool Radius Plates
Fretboard Sanding Example
Fretboard Sanding Jig
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