For all my previous instruments I have hand cut the fret slots with this little thing, using a fretting saw with a depth guide. I have found this a bit awkward, so I decided to make a slightly more sophisticated jig. It was based loosely on the one that StewMac sell.
The saw rides along the little oak cross beams (height adjusted via four bolts). The first test was disappointing as the saw was binding in the slot but the fix was to give it a sharpen (I found some useful tips in a video by crimson guitars). After this it cut nicely and I made the slots for the fretboard.
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