G&W - Fretboard Radius Jig

[@erikhedin1454]

Could I shim the nut edge of the fretboard ~1mm to get a more consistant overall thickness at the edges when the fretboard is sawed into shape? So that i can get a more even depth for fretboard binding?

[@GWLuthierSupplies]

We never tried that but I guess it should be no problem, maybe you want to shim 0.5mm in the middle of the fretboard as well to get it even in that area. Thank you.

[@erikhedin1454]

@@GWLuthierSupplies Thanks! Will try, have placed the v4 jig in my shopping cart! :)

[@tobaccorich]

Great idea. Doing this by hand is killing me

[@williamjones3616]

Hello G&W. A good simple jig. Maybe you could fit small wheels to the base section and also on the router base section which could ride in grooves on the supporting curved guide. I will try this myself and let you know how I get on. My only doubt is that the wood chips may get in the way but I’m sure this could be overcome with a small fan.

[@GWLuthierSupplies]

We would love to know how everything went on! Cheers! #ourtoolyourule

[@williamjones3616]

G&W - Luthier Supplies Hello! Yes, will do. I am currently in the process of building the jig and will update you when completed. All the best!

[@jmd182]

Can you use the jig with the fretboard already glued to the neck?

[@GWLuthierSupplies]

Of course you can! Check the more recent video of the updated version of the jig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYeqaXZ5psuBn6c

[@mauriciovasconcelos]

Very very good! Top!

[@jorgesavelli]

i bougt this, is very good!!!! Parabéns muito bom o jig!!!

[@azrmrullayev8866]

Super

[@VAGBOF]

Hi, the thickness of the fretboard must be specific ? Does it matter if it is 4 mm or 5 mm or 6 mm thick?

[@barcori]

Hi, compensation is caculated to 6mm, but you can do whatever thickness you need. You'll just need to settle it with a sanding block after.

[@nicolashrv]

@@barcorimakes no difference, if the fretboard is thicker than 5 or 6mm, the router will just remove more material.

[@cabronismo]

Can this be used on a finished/replacement neck?

[@nicolashrv]

No, unless you first construct a jig to hold the specific neck totally straight and in a flat channel, so the router jig can move along smootly....basically, in this video you will have to replace the aluminium bar, for a "hole" were the neck will fit parallel to the ground.

[@nickburmanmusic]

Please turn off the music or turn up the voiceover.

[@GWLuthierSupplies]

Noted! Thanks for the input! Best, G&W

[@glennlilley8608]

Jeez! That's fkn boring!