How to Install Frets on a Bound Fingerboard

[@stewmac]

People have been asking us to make this video for a while! Glad to see you like it. 🎸❤️

[@hkguitar1984]

Thanks for the content and instruction, very much appreciated.

[@gefenguitars]

Exactly what I needed to see, after I purchased the Deluxe Fret Tang Nipper I was told it would not work with Radius, now I see it does, thank you very much

[@ramencurry6672]

Eric and Dan are gods. Some of the best stuff on KZbin

[@robertkidd6270]

Funny how every refret on KZbin for les pauls always take the nibs off the binding or cut through the binding and fret upto to edge devaluing the guitar and what do know ...another disappointment. What a let down

[@mrbigg7255]

@@bobbiehart39 probably because there is an worker shortage because people are riding the unemployment and using Covid as an excuse to be a lazy freeloader and not work.

[@cooperarbogast4018]

A 20 minute fretting video with Eric? This is exactly what we needed

[@ramencurry6672]

He’s a master

[@davidparr3773]

20 minute video huh you're funny ask him how many hours it took to do the whole refret from start to finish and then ask him how much he would charge for that go on ask him

[@DJ_Mooster]

@@davidparr3773 Dude what?

[@miromax811]

I really missed these guitar maintenance videos.

[@doctorbarber1]

Our boy Erick Eazy-E Coleman looking spry and healthy

[@guloguloguy]

WOW!!! THANK YOU, FOR DEMONSTRATING THIS VITAL WORK!! "BRAVO!!"

[@theajthomas]

It is so good to have these videos back - I really missed them!

[@stewmac]

Glad you like them!

[@ramencurry6672]

I could listen to Eric or Dan all day,. They could talk about anything. What they ate for lunch. Their voices relax me.

[@RiffsAndBeards]

I like Grateful Dead Eric.

[@NO-TALK-GuitarPlugin]

Wow lost some weight, very nice!!! Congratulations, I did the same (lost 10 kg) and never felt so good! Cheers

[@dieselsk8]

Hell yeah!

[@peachmelba1000]

He really slimmed down. That's great.

[@scottdunn2178]

I'm just Greatful they're Dead...

[@jayadams2104]

Ily fluff

[@madgeniusmusic]

I loved the longer video, and Erick has lost A LOAD of weight, looking very good sir.

[@mackk123]

water is the key to life. drink lots.

[@Krullmatic]

His hair is way long now as well.

[@voodoochili12]

Love the long form video - more of these please!

[@stewmac]

Noted!

[@J.C...]

20 mins isn't long form?

[@roughcutguitars]

Every second is pure gold. This is why when you find a tech you like, you don't ask how much for a refret. You just don't. :-)

[@Mephilis78]

Well, you eventually have to know.

[@roughcutguitars]

​@Mephilis78 I like to just hand over the cc, turn around, and check out the other guitars in the shop. 😀

[@FranziKoe]

Have fun getting these frets out for the next refret

[@meldeer6253]

id realy like to have my fret board fixed by you Eric top notch i see why the tool cost so much iv built a lot of instrumints and these tools would of made my work a lot easer thank you excellent work

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

One of the best things about these videos is seeing so many of the 'right tool for the job'.

[@StealthySpace7]

I quite literally did not recognize him after all the weight loss. Absolutely well done.

[@mikemclenison8200]

I'm a machinist. This is the best tutorial I've seen on topic. Great job! Thanks!

[@Erick.Coleman]

I appreciate your comment, thank you! Machinists can be the most critical of craftspeople.

[@neckjig1]

What a joy to watch. Best fretting video on the internet, no question.

[@AgimLubonja]

One of the best if not the best video about fret replacement on a Gibson LP guitar.

[@Hi.Im.Levi.]

Love Erick’s videos. He looks different !

[@TetraShot]

Man, this was so well explained, well shot, and very concise. I learned WAY more than I expected and was engaged the whole time. Nice video!

[@spkay31]

Eric, you're the man. Thank you so much for that very thorough and nicely paced video. You take the time to explain the important details which makes so that a DIYer can hopefully avoid the most common pitfalls.

[@KaijuAlert]

Beautiful work. Also, I cant be the only one who finds these StewMac videos to be deeply relaxing. There is just something so satisfying abobt watching masters at work. The lighting, audio, camerawork and editing is excellent too.

[@Guttalaser]

Best refretting video on the web! Period!

[@fdre3wsd]

I'm never going to do that to my guitars, but I watched anyways. One of my favorite channels.

[@El_Cacto]

I'm amazed at the amount of work put, and the results pay off.

[@tjdjultima]

The attention to detail is great! Good work ain’t cheap and cheap work ain’t good

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Hey, Erick grew his hair out! I like it! I was watching some of your 6 year old ones yesterday on pots and another on changing tuners then saw this one. Nice upgrade!

[@Erick.Coleman]

I had to get back to my roots!🤣🤣

[@Fortenurg]

I have seen many people do frets now. But I like your accuracy the best.

[@marting.official]

I'm not sure why there's 10 dislike on this video... This is so precisely explained.

[@RasCuban33]

I redid my Kramer neck with Dan’s video and now I can attempt my Gibson’s with this one, thank you sir!

[@dogsgobooom]

I think nibs are a madness and seeing Eric snip those puppies off has made my day.

[@tonyadams6985]

Thanks! I've been a customer for several years now, and it's in a sense, comforting to see these important topics renewed!

[@10000rambos]

A 20 minute Stew-Mac vid!!! It must be Christmas

[@miromax811]

Damn, I was really looking forward for the fretboard cleaning part.

[@Ibaneddie76]

@@drakey27 Samezeees!

[@stewmac]

The most boring part! Erick used a selection of mini scrapers and a razor knife for the job. We're working on a new video series that will cover cleaning up the board after a super glue refret. Stay tuned!

[@ibm_businessman6033]

@@stewmac heck yea

[@fat-hand]

@@stewmac great! I too was hoping to see what materials (naptha? Tack cloth?) were used and how. I would also like to know which Z file he used and why. Awesome video!! Thanks!!

[@Shroomer47]

Incredible tutorial. Thank you so much! Sometime in the future I’d like to buy some cheap garage sale instruments to practice on. I find this type of thing to be therapeutic… intimate work that is very satisfying when finished. Looking forward to learning more with you all!

[@jamesfeldman4234]

Beautiful. Like watching the Antonio Stradivari of guitars at work.

[@howarddahlberg5617]

Thanks Eric! I always find a tidbit of information in your videos that helps me take my work to a higher level.

[@jsullivan2112]

This is an absolutely terrific video. I've learned so much and I'm only 6 minutes into it. That dogleg trick is critical, I will definitely be using it when I finally take the plunge to refret the old Ibanez.

[@Dudeitsmeee]

This is the StewMac I know and love. More of these videos please! And choose some interesting jobs/guitars like Dan used to do!

[@divebomb99]

Dropped some pounds! Nice dude. A whole new spin on “weight relief”. 😀

[@alpenglow4243]

These are exactly the kind of videos I enjoy watching on this channel. Real useful maintenance stuff.

[@johndef5075]

I dont even play guitar. Just love to watch craftsman.

[@scottmulrooney3130]

Fantastic video! Coleman is the man! Looking fabulous too!

[@sam127001]

Really appreciate the detailed look at this process !

[@1Dave0Mustaine1]

You look great Eric! And what an incredible video, as always, thank you guys!

[@djefferson5669]

Brilliant content as expected from Erick. What wasn't expected is to see Erick down about 50#. Hoping it was diet and excersize and not the results of any health issues! Please let us know Erick!

[@stewmac]

Erick is healthy and doing great!

[@Erick.Coleman]

Hey, yes! Healthier than I have ever been in my adult life! And thank you for the kind words about my work!

[@ashleyhunter3300]

Very timely! Just getting ready to fret my new build with a bound board! Love your repair and maintenance videos!

[@stewmac]

Good luck Ashley!

[@bobvines00]

I half expected Erick to hammer on a "jaw" from the fret jaw tool (or similar) when he hammered the fretboard extension frets in order to spread the hammer blows out more evenly. Of course, he didn't need that help, but watching the video and seeing the frets flex up & down as they were hammered in made me think of what might could be done to get a more "even" force on those particular frets. Thank you for this detailed video!

[@stewmac]

We're currently working on a solution for fretting on the extension of a solidbody, stay tuned!

[@walterw2]

@@stewmac oh really? very interesting! i've been using your jaws 2 for many years to do just that, in fact i find it's easier than the 1 so i use it for the whole neck. at the moment i have to rig up a big wooden bar under the heel of a les paul or whatever, using various stacks of shims and pads and whatever to fully support things then attack it with the jaws 2 (bottom caul removed) going over the whole thing. a purpose-built adjustable support caul would be _great_

[@johnsalaman503]

Great job,nice to have all those specialty tools in the shop,,Erik looking good too,,rock on.

[@fugalibrana]

Wow. That's one of the best works I've seen in years. Thanks for sharing!

[@NGH99999]

Stellar video, all around. Great work, great host, great info, and great camera work and visual graphics.

[@santiagocolina]

looking good erik!

[@jeffreylarson8533]

Great to see You Back! Rock On!

[@sdr50]

Very useful; very timely, as well. Thank you. Sam

[@gw2031]

Superb ,so many mysteries solved ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, greatly appreciated!

[@nkdms.2031]

Even if some of the tools are overkill or redundant the video is awesome. Thank you; please make more! :)

[@DirtleTilbury]

STEW MAC IS READING MY MIND. NEEDED TO SEE A TUT ON THIS AND THEN IT JUST SHOWED UP! Kinda weird. Kinda kickass too. Ha. I Kinda love this tut. You guys are awesome.

[@alandust2188]

Hey, not just another good one but a great one. Hope to see more of this caliper. Thanks!

[@stewmac]

Thanks Alan!

[@bldlightpainting]

Wow, he's lost a lot of weight! Good for him, so much more healthy in every way.

[@SFGuitarworks]

Nice as always Erick! One thing I do different - I don't glue the frets until they are all pressed in. That way I can check each one for level with a rocker to make sure they are all pressed in. Ocassionally you'll have an end that doesn't seat, or a middle that pops up, so it's nice to find that before you glue so you can re-press.

[@Erick.Coleman]

Hey Geoff! Thanks for the detailed comment, I can tell you didn't watch the whole video, haha! I am 100% with you on this. I pressed the frets in and ran some #10 under them. I only apply glue in the slots if it is water soluble. We have not been to SF since 2019, looking forward to dropping in on you again sometime!

[@edcowles6414]

Man, Eric does good work.

[@stewmac]

No doubt!

[@PeteEllson5656]

Great video. Exactly what I needed. Got a '78 Les Paul with rounded over binding that I want to refret and wasn't sure how to handle it. Thanks Eric. It's good to see you again and you're looking good. Also, as always you're videos are awesome! Thanks.

[@stewmac]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@TheyBeingMyBand]

This was awesome, well shot and edited too.

[@surfgod509]

Excellent fix with that binding still installed 👍 👏 👌

[@romdos11]

Thanks for the video! It's invaluable! How about video showing how you clean the fretboard and make it look nice when the job is done?

[@cecilmusick8629]

Finally a new trade secrets video! it's been a long time! Wish you would start doing them more often again!

[@stewmac]

That's our plan, Cecil!

[@SuperWave86]

Super detailed and awesome to see

[@Ginanity]

Nice workshop! Great video!

[@elmolewis9123]

Great video! I now have a much better appreciation for the cost of a fret job. Thanks.

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

Very good info in this video!I have an Ibanez pf 200 needing a refret,i'm glad I watched this before I get started on it!Thanks for this one,great information!

[@drew2dee2]

the new stewmac set looks so good

[@acousticcoyote2362]

That was a great refret video. Very informative. Thanks guys.

[@ToneShapers]

Very nicely presented Erick, great job!

[@viggogrendahl1]

A lot of work and skil. Respect.

[@homebuiltacoustics8510]

I am about to install frets on my first bound fretboard, and I am so glad I watched your video! This will make the installation go much more smoothly. Thanks so much!

[@randyzydowicz9405]

I loved the video! Leaned a lot!

[@guitfidle]

Great video, thanks for sharing! Although I barely recognize Erick with the long hair and ponytail 😁

[@woodbox50]

This shop at StewMac is "drool worthy" and I would get me a cold drink, sit and stare. Education! #stewmac

[@stanbrown915]

WOW! I absolutely loved this video. Wondered how bound necks get done👏👏👏

[@DocRockBaby]

Erick you're an absolute legend and your shop is spotless, lovin' your neck-jig when I got mine off you guys it was the older wooden one, still works perfectly as does all the tools I got from you, can't believe how clean your shop is 😂😂 take care and stay safe, peace and love to you from Ireland brother man ✌️❤️🇮🇪🍀

[@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic]

Beautiful job. Thanks for the informative and relaxing video!

[@EatYourOwnBacon]

I dream to have this setup. I’m prepping to do a fret job on my Les Paul, except I’ll be doing it on my kitchen table while I cook dinner.

[@dkka7404]

I saw you file the fret ends so they are flush with the binding, but in the next shot the fret ends are beveled and are no longer flush with the binding, but instead a bit shy. Did I miss something? Or is it just that the binding is also beveled and creating an optical illusion of being wider than fret ends?

[@msmatchedsocks5715]

Same question here!

[@romdos11]

Ditto!

[@dwcleary8694]

Awesome video, tons of good info packed into a very short space. Now I have to decide whether to buy more tools or just send the job to you guys.

[@markhoward2051]

So freaking good, lot of explaining and very well explained. You are awesome!

[@mxaxe5591]

These videos are awesome. Very, very helpful. Please keep them coming.🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@SuculantWarrior]

Wow! Good for Eric losing all that weight. Looking good! and so does that fret job.

[@eddiejr540]

Fantastic video....great job guys!!!

[@Wargasm644]

Very nice. Would’ve been cool to see the cleaning process of the super glue and wax though? Thanks for a great video.

[@numb41]

I missed you guys

[@chopsddy3]

Great video. I do my own fret work and this is precisely why I no longer buy guitars with bound fretboards. That being said, I am kinda hot for that new tang nipper.( and I would like to start , or hear a band named “Mangle the Tang”)

[@NathRichards]

Is there a reason not to put the glue directly into the fret slot before installing the fret?

[@woairanmoreira5749]

Exactly what I looking for. Thanks a lot !

[@petedazer3381]

Very nice presentation, thank you!

[@garrettbaker2320]

Great production and really informative.

[@profoundpronoun4712]

Awesome video guys!!!

[@stewmac]

Thanks Beau!

[@statmagic]

Love it! Great video. Thanks Eric!

[@VladCotrus]

Wonderful! Thanks! Keep them coming!

[@stewmac]

Will do!

[@TommySG1]

Great video, I use so many of your tools you sell. It is indeed the ‘Snap-On’ of the guitar world ahah 🤙

[@matthewjaymz]

Thank you for this! You guys are always the best 🙂

[@Ottavisrepairs]

So thorough thanks Eric