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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: Pierre on March 22, 2009, 11:44:45 PM

Title: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh) etc
Post by: Pierre on March 22, 2009, 11:44:45 PM

I'd really like to get one of those fingerboard masking metal bits (to polish frets without the risk of going on the fingerboard) and a fret rocker (those three sided rulers to find high frets). I found only one dealer on ebay, that had that fingerboard masking thing for £4.10 including shipping... is that a sound price for it...? It would be quite useful for me though. As for the fret rocker, I just got no idea where to find them in here :s

Thanks guys

Title: Re: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh) etc
Post by: gwEm on March 22, 2009, 11:51:24 PM

can you not use masking tape over the fingerboard? (almost free)

Title: Re: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh) etc
Post by: Pierre on March 23, 2009, 12:39:45 AM

I can. But it takes a lot longer, and it's a bit stick. Not to mention when it gets to the high frets I have to cut half strips of tape etc... it's a bit time consuming. I've done it before and it works fine, but I'd rather just find something a bit more convenient  :lol:

Title: Re: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh) etc
Post by: gingataff on March 23, 2009, 12:46:31 AM

I have the metal fretboard guards but I usually prefer tape as it gives you two hands to do the work. As for cutting the tape, try to find some some 5mm stuff which is easier to use high up the neck.

Title: Re: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh)
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on March 23, 2009, 02:09:39 AM

www.stewmac.com - best company for that stuff and really good service

Title: Re: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh) etc
Post by: MDV on March 23, 2009, 02:39:14 AM

Word. Stewmac has all sorts of stuff you didnt know you needed :lol:

Title: Re: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh) etc
Post by: Pierre on March 23, 2009, 09:09:38 PM

Aye I already ordered from Stewmac before. But I said 'in the UK' for just this reason, SM are in the US  :lol:

Title: Re: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh) etc
Post by: MDV on March 24, 2009, 08:11:47 AM

Theres this thing called "international shipping". And it doesnt even use a ship! Your gear flies, and comes to your door!

Title: Re: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh) etc
Post by: Pierre on March 24, 2009, 10:26:44 AM

Aye, already used them. But for a fret rocker and a set of fingerboard guards, shipping is 11 bucks and takes 3 to 4 weeks. Otherwise it's 21 bucks. Not to mention it gets hold up by customs. It'd be cheaper for me to find it in the UK in the end.

Title: Re: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh) etc
Post by: MDV on March 24, 2009, 04:20:49 PM

tbh, you can just use a decent metal set square as a fret-rocker. Thats a jip-tool. Good idea but you really dont need to pay ~20£ for one. You can use anything with a straight edge that doesnt bend.

Title: Re: I need some luthier tools: fret rocker (though I could improvise one but eh)
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on March 25, 2009, 10:12:00 AM

Try touchstone tonewoods 01737 221064
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