Find The Perfect Fret Slotting Option For You!

[@markcurtis5265]

Brilliant jig videos, Paul, very informative.

[@markcurtis5265]

I've just ordered a blank fretboard, and I'll probably regret not getting it preslotted, but I'm up for the challenge. Brilliant video, I would love more 😅

[@KelvinTanner-f4c]

loving the technical stuff

[@emilalne1179]

Awesome jig video. Hope to see alot more!

[@tylerjoswald8247]

I’m watching this video because you said nobody watches the jig videos and I really want to see more jig videos. Also I wanna learn to make this jig

[@tylerjoswald8247]

Please please please make jig videos on the skunk tail jig and the fretboard radius cutter

[@markcurtis5265]

Yes! The fretboard radius jig looks the bollocks.

[@JohnMcDonald-sv3wo]

As usual very informative and good advice regarding tools. Thank you.

[@Milehousestudios]

Very welcome

[@RevGerryRM]

Having been a Carpentery Contractor, I totally agree about the tools 👍

[@Milehousestudios]

Right on

[@ColeyBBQ]

Might not be for everyone, but I love theses info based vids Paul.

[@ryanthenormal]

Latin names: I have a body shape I call "Ex Mensam" which means "from the table" (literally "from out of the table") because the first one was made from a table top. Actually, the second one has been cut from the same bit of wood, and so will the third and fourth, as well as a couple of mandolins. I'm here for Latin names. My non-Latin guitars are called things like Bluey, Earl Grey and the Red Baron.

[@Milehousestudios]

I like Red Baron..I don't name mine, perhaps I'll start but they'll have to be named after serial killers.

[@ryanthenormal]

@@Milehousestudios I named them because they were only ever intended to be one-offs so I can talk about them with their owners without getting confused - basically working like an easy to remember serial number. Like "I'm taking the Earl on stage this weekend" (I think that's actually happening, by the way, in Berlin) or "the Baron is being weird." Ex Mensam started off that way but has now become the name of the shape because it's chuffing awesome and I like it too much to only make one. Thankfully I still have the template in my shop.

[@rockpilerising]

For my first two guitars I slotted manually - mostly as a 'right of passage' to prove I could do it... What I mostly got was intonation suitable only for experimental jazz. After that I bought pre-slotted and these days I use the Bagpress fret slotting jig (same principle as the Crimson one but made from wood and a fraction of the price).

[@Milehousestudios]

My Crimson jig is a very pretty ornament at this point 😂

[@roberttaylor1656]

Thanks! That was very informative

[@adambrocklebank3846]

Great video. I liked the look of the radiussing jig in the Strat build. Would be good to see you talk through that. Maybe if you’re only going to make one or two you could just manage with the radiussed sanding block? Cheers.

[@Milehousestudios]

Noted!

[@just_russ4633]

My Mrs thinks I have too many tools. She ain't seen nuthin' yet lol. Wait till she sees my workshop in Australia. Look after your tools fellas. Cheers everyone!

[@scottmc9098]

More cowbell! I mean, more jig videos! Show us numpties how you make your neck radius jig. Pretty sure I've watched a video from you on using it, but I would like to see it made. Please and thank you!

[@Milehousestudios]

Will do!

[@micksguitarsarecool]

i know its uncool but i really enjoy sitting down, taping the ruler to the board, getting out the fret calc app on my phone, punching the in desired scale length (however weird and wonderful it might be) and spending the next hour or so marking and cutting the slots. Its just a nice moment to disconnect the brain and do a simple easy task. Side note, its also really easy, just make a little slot jig so u can cut 90 degrees. Although one of those saws that can do it in 5 minutes looks reallllly cool.

[@Milehousestudios]

🤣 We're all uncool Mick. My boys think I'm a relic

[@micksguitarsarecool]

@@Milehousestudios i guess that depends on your thoughts about relics...

[@scousewillo62]

Great info and as usual fantastic presentation style. So easy to watch and love your sense of humour. Wife thinks your sus because of the serial killer refs but I told her to f off and watch her tree hugging new age shite :) I think it is hilarious

[@Tom_TheCherryBlossomStudio]

Thanks for the tutorial on the “DIY” jig and overall tool explanation!

[@Milehousestudios]

Glad it was helpful! Over all views are always rubbish for jigs but hopefully people find them useful for years to come. Slow burners.

[@zacharyrichmond5429]

Fantastic videos I know you said no one really watches the jig videos. I would appreciate seeing a video on making the neck contour jig and jigus maximus. Keep up the great videos.

[@Kiaulen]

Option 3: buy the guitar made by the person with the jigs. Watch all the milehouse videos anyway because Paul is so entertaining.

[@Milehousestudios]

Good option sir

[@El_Padre_Guitars]

Short, but sweet. I was considering the Crimson fret slot mitre set up, but i think i just need to future proof my ambitions with a chop saw. Nice one mate

[@Milehousestudios]

Right on!

[@davidmarkham4391]

The tic tok dig was epic 😂

[@Milehousestudios]

Bless you for watching a jig video

[@DevilAndSons]

I love jiggus maximus. Very neatius awesomus

[@fatpotanga]

Interesting. I print them out, glue em on, scalpel and hand cut them!

[@Milehousestudios]

More patience than me...I'm a rusher, to my detriment mostly.

[@fatpotanga]

@@Milehousestudios pikeyness rather than patience. The moment I feel I can justify the expense of a jig I’m in!

[@dprince2885]

Loving your channel! Currently building my first Guitar, Have a similar mindset it seems to yourself and think just fuck it. I'm building a Les Paul, carved top the lot!! Actually going really well other the some tear out which I've managed to fix. Anyway keep up the great work, it's great to watch someone build a guitar and talk about things of that ilk and not have me falling asleep. Anyway I'm gunna go now as it's starting to sound like I want your sausage. I don't honest!

[@Milehousestudios]

That's a first 🤣 not even Mrs Richards wants that much these days!

[@PeteCollier21c]

I was modding a body yesterday with a different trem and just checking the fret spacing to make sure the neck actually was 25.5 scale was tedious...and I only measured 3! 😂 Jigs or premade deffo.

[@Milehousestudios]

Amen to that.

[@Kane856]

Nice one kidda 👍

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers gaffer

[@AntonyLazarus-f6k]

Is the Makita saw you use for fret slotting a 216mm. As it's the closest to the 180mm fret cutting blade, you use? Does the job take up the slack. Binge,watching your videos, love the humour.😂

[@Milehousestudios]

Yes mate. 216

[@AntonyLazarus-f6k]

Cheers