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DIY Fret Press - Mounting Guide

  • Writer: Gary Carter
    Gary Carter
  • Sep 19
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 10

DIY Fret Press Unit

The DIY Fret Press is designed for mounting onto the underside of a beam. The maximum thickness for a simple beam is 40mm. If using a thicker beam, rebating for the press unit would be required.


A suitable solution is to utilise hardwwod or CLS timber as per illustration.


DIY Fret Press Installation

Drill a 9mm hole in the centre for the press screw clearance.



DIY Fret Press Installation 2

Place the press unit onto the beam, locating the press screw into the previously drilled hole. Drill 2-holes 4mm for the fixing screws.



DIY Fret Press Installation 3

Fasten the mounting plate using the screws supplied.



DIY Fret Press On Cross Beam

Fit the locknut and handle and tighten with a 13mm A/F spanner.



DIY Fret Press on cross beam 2

SYSTEM BENEFITS:

High Pressing Force.

Fine Control.

Fast proficiency with use.

Spans the guitar body for through-neck guitars.

Provides even distribution of fret pressure.

Avoids indentations.

Ensures proper fret installation.

 
 

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