I have been asked about installing frets on a guitar neck. Is is hard to do? What tools do you use? Don't Fret (pun intended), you've come to the right place. I'll walk you through my tools, and process for installing frets. Is this the only way to do it? Absolutely not, but its my process as of right now. Let me know your thoughts, and suggestions in the comments. How to make your own fret beveling files - https://youtu.be/DYzABcYuZbs --- Affiliate Links to Products Used --- Fret Bender - https://amzn.to/37CSyDa Radius Gauges (similar to mine) - https://amzn.to/2QMNYw5 Fret End Nippers - https://amzn.to/2QUbG9B Fret Beveling File (not homemade) - https://amzn.to/2QNK85P Fret Press Caul - https://amzn.to/2QNK85P Arbor Press - https://amzn.to/35FyGNX Fret Slot Cleaning Set - https://amzn.to/35F7SNN Fret Leveling Beam (for after installation) - https://amzn.to/2OMHnPt Want a T Shirt, Mug or Sweatshirt? Get one here. https://teespring.com/stores/home-built-workshop --- My Amazon Affiliate Store for recommended products--- https://www.amazon.com/shop/homebuiltshop --- My Patreon Page --- https://www.patreon.com/homebuiltworkshop --- My Website--- https://www.homebuiltworkshop.com/ --- My Webstore --- https://www.homebuiltworkshop.com/shop/ ------Connect on Social Media------ https://www.facebook.com/homebuiltshop https://twitter.com/homebuiltshop https://www.instagram.com/homebuiltshop/ https://www.youtube.com/homebuiltshop --- My Behind the Scenes Youtube Channel--- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRwETOrhG-dxWzebq4XNnFg --- Interested in my Guitars --- https://www.hayleyguitars.com/ ------ Mailing Address ------ Home Built Workshop LLC P.O. Box 84 Peyton, CO 80831 Please remember when using tools of any type, there is the potential for injury. Make sure you know how to use your tools properly, work at your own risk, be safe, wear your safety gear, and most of all, have fun! #guitarmaking #fretpress #homebuiltworkshop ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0L_zrm2Wes

One of the best ways to get your cutting tools razor sharp, is to finish the edge with a leather strop. In this video, I'll show you that its really easy to make one out of wood and a scrap of leather. --- Afilliate Links to Products Used --- Leather Scrap Pack - https://amzn.to/2YQT9f7 Titebond 2 glue - https://amzn.to/2EAmG5f Want a T Shirt, Mug or Sweatshirt? Get one Here. https://teespring.com/stores/home-built-workshop --- My Amazon Affiliate Store for recommended products--- https://www.amazon.com/shop/homebuiltshop --- My Patreon Page --- https://www.patreon.com/homebuiltworkshop --- My Website--- https://www.homebuiltworkshop.com/ --- My Webstore --- https://www.homebuiltworkshop.com/shop/ ------Connect on Social Media------ https://www.facebook.com/homebuiltshop https://twitter.com/homebuiltshop https://www.instagram.com/homebuiltshop/ https://www.youtube.com/homebuiltshop --- My Second Youtube Channel--- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRwETOrhG-dxWzebq4XNnFg ------ Mailing Address ------ Home Built Workshop LLC P.O. Box 84 Peyton, CO 80831 Please remember when using tools of any type, there is the potential for injury. Work at your own risk, be safe, wear your safety gear, and most of all, have fun! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhPKTRKBe2A

Want a T Shirt, Mug or Sweatshirt? Get one here. https://teespring.com/stores/home-built-workshop --- My Amazon Affiliate Store for recommended products--- https://www.amazon.com/shop/homebuiltshop --- My Patreon Page --- https://www.patreon.com/homebuiltworkshop --- My Website--- https://www.homebuiltworkshop.com/ --- My Webstore --- https://www.homebuiltworkshop.com/shop/ ------Connect on Social Media------ https://www.facebook.com/homebuiltshop https://twitter.com/homebuiltshop https://www.instagram.com/homebuiltshop/ https://www.youtube.com/homebuiltshop --- My Behind the Scenes Youtube Channel--- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRwETOrhG-dxWzebq4XNnFg --- Interested in my Guitars --- https://www.hayleyguitars.com/ ------ Mailing Address ------ Home Built Workshop LLC P.O. Box 84 Peyton, CO 80831 Please remember when using tools of any type, there is the potential for injury. Make sure you know how to use your tools properly, work at your own risk, be safe, wear your safety gear, and most of all, have fun! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMp-rRWfqdo

Well, you guys wanted more info on my router bits. This is for you. I gathered up my most used router bits for building guitars and we'll take a look at them. Then I'll use a few and make a duplicate of the template I made in last weeks video. Making a custom router template video - https://youtu.be/cnjbvtXVjHI --- Affiliate Links to Products Used --- Infinity Flush Trim Bit (different size than mine, mine is the 3/4" diameter) - https://amzn.to/3lVHIhA Amana Tools 3/8" Plunge Tip Bit - https://amzn.to/2IJQP6O Amana 1/4" x 3/8" x 1/8" Bit - https://amzn.to/3k6fsbE Freud 1/4" Downcut Bit - https://amzn.to/351zONa --- Non Affiliate Links --- Infinity Mega Flush Trim Bits - https://www.infinitytools.com/mega-flush-trim-router-bits Radian 4 Flute Straight Bit - https://radiantools.com/collections/router-bits/products/4-flute-dual-bearing-router-bit-19mm-x-51mm Radian 3 Flute 1/4" Bit - https://radiantools.com/collections/router-bits/products/3-flute-top-bearing-plunge-router-bit-19mm-x-32mm --- Join the Community on my Website --- https://www.homebuiltworkshop.com/community/ --- Merch Store --- https://teespring.com/stores/home-built-workshop --- My Amazon Affiliate Store for recommended products--- https://www.amazon.com/shop/homebuiltshop --- My Website--- https://www.homebuiltworkshop.com/ ------Connect on Social Media------ https://www.facebook.com/homebuiltshop https://twitter.com/homebuiltshop https://www.instagram.com/homebuiltshop/ https://www.youtube.com/homebuiltshop --- Interested in my Guitars --- https://www.hayleyguitars.com/ ------ Mailing Address ------ Home Built Workshop LLC P.O. Box 84 Peyton, CO 80831 Please remember when using tools of any type, there is the potential for injury. Make sure you know how to use your tools properly, work at your own risk, be safe, wear your safety gear, and most of all, have fun! #routerbits #guitarbuilding #homebuiltworkshop ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0hYp_rH3F8