CONCEPT
The Guitar Fret Press & Workstation is a complete guitar press system with an integrated guitar workstand. The workstation is designed to fret all positions on a guitar in a single set up.


QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
The workstation is constructed from marine plywood, oak, stainless steel and aluminium. The design incorporates an open tenon which centralises the guitar underneath the press and includes clamps to lock the press and guitar workstand together. The workstand can also be clamped outside of the press.


MAIN FEATURES

Solid marine plywood base & extension table.

Aluminium press mounting framework - 360mm between pillars.

Adjustable height stainless steel press beam.

Fret press system with 9-caul set.

Angular caul adjustment for precise fret alignment.

Caul adjustment +/- 20 degrees suitable for multiscale guitars.

Integrated modular guitar workstand.

Radiussed body support for acoustic guitars.

Adjustable height/angular support for solid body guitars.

Profiled neck rest/caul 250mm long.

Fretboard/soundhole tongue support.

Neck clamp channel.

Heel support screw jack.


USING THE PRESS
Each fret is lined up with the caul by sliding the workstand underneath the bridge. Two round clamps lock the workstand in position under the press. The press screw pitch is 1.5mm and a single turn of the handle is typically required to press the fret into position after initial fret contact. The high mechanical advantage of the screw thread (20:1) and additional torque of the handle arm provides a high degree of control and consistent pressing.


GUITAR NECK REST
The neck rest is 250mm (10") long and features a full length 'C' shape profiled channel. The surface of the neck rest is covered with soft cork.


UNIVERSAL GUITAR BODY SUPPORT
Height adjustment is made by rotating the universal support until the neck is level and supported along the caul. The univeral support pad is contoured for the curvature of the guitar back and covered with firm neoprene foam. The shape is based on a nominal 15' radius and provides firm support for all guitar types.


SOLID BODY GUITAR SUPPORT
The solid body support will accommodate different neck angles and body thicknesses. Both height and angle of the support are adjustable via independent screw jacks. The guitar support is made from marine plywood and covered with firm neoprene foam. The supporting structure is made from aluminium and stainless steel components. The design provides maximum support for thin bodied guitars and reduces strain on the neck join when pressing. Adjustment is made by turning the screw jacks independently until the neck is fully supported and then locking the support using the side thumb screws.


FRETBOARD TONGUE SUPPORT
The tongue support is mounted off rails inserted through the bridge. The support is placed through the soundhole and hooks underneath the fretboard. Height adjustment is made via the top knurled thumb nut and the support is clamped using the lower thumb wheel.  


FRETBOARD CLAMP CHANNEL
The clamp provides extra stability when fretting over the heel and restricts the guitar movement when setting up the tongue support. (It can also be used for additional purposes for intance if the guitar needs to be locked onto the stand for movement around the workshop).


HEEL SUPPORT SCREW JACK
The jack is moved horizontally for best position underneath the heel and locked onto the aluminium post. The screw height is adjusted until the heel is contacted under light pressure.


PRESS INSERTS
The press is supplied with stainless steel flat cross section inserts (9 piece set) - 7.25", 9.5", 10", 12", 14", 16", 17", 20" & Flat. The inserts have a flat cross section/fret contact face. This affords easy seating on the fret and allows a small degree of angular and radial misalignment between the tool and guitar.

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