BASIC GUITAR FRET PRESS SYSTEM

Basic Guitar Fret Press for set-neck and thru-neck guitars. 
(A means of supporting the instrument will need to be provided by the purchaser).
 
CONSTRUCTION
The basic guitar fret press system comprises of 2 extruded aluminium posts fitted with an adjustable height press beam. The distance between the inside of the posts is 320mm. The posts are fixed to a 25mm thick solid oak bottom cross member.  A support table is secured over the top of the cross member.

SCREW OPERATED PRESS
The screw press mechanism is mounted at the centre of the beam. The press screw pitch is 1.5mm and typically a single turn of the handle is required to press the fret into position after initial fret pressure is met.

BEAM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The beam height is adjustable and secured by locking screws and stop plates at each side.

PRESS CAULS
The system is supplied with 75mm wide stainless steel cauls (10 piece set) - 7.25", 9.5", 10", 12", 14", 15", 16", 17", 20" & Flat. The fret cauls have a flat cross section contact surface ensuring easy caul seating onto the fret top.

MOVEABLE/FIXED SUPPORT TABLE
The support table is made from 18mm thick marine plywood and fitted with adjustable height feet underneath each corner. 
 
The support table is placed over the bottom member and can be fixed in one of three positions - or left loose for free movement depending on preference. The overall base size is 600mm long x 300mm wide.