How To Level Frets On A Compound Radius Fretboard

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This video will describe the tools and techniques for leveling frets on a compound radius fretboard. It's easier than you think. If you would like to help support my channel and get something cool in return, please consider the following:
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@adhaskym.a9536 Ай бұрын

I always like your segments. Awesome information.

@eklypse69 11 ай бұрын

Perfectly explained! Nice job.

@CoffeeDrinker71 11 ай бұрын

Great information! Thank you!

@polarisk282 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Perfect instructive content. It contains everything what I want to know for a long time and you teach them very easily. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!

@knowyourenemy66 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

@HighlineGuitars 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@MillerCustomGuitars 11 ай бұрын

I have always wanted to know this!!!

@u563rick6 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Thank you!

@vitaliistep 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@tonyadams6985 11 ай бұрын

Got it. Thanks.

@JebJulian 11 ай бұрын

Talking about 10 to 14" radius. What do you radius the bridge at? 17" Extending the cone in CAD. I know prs have compound radius sanding blocks, but I've had mixed results with them (made on CNC *always end up with flat spots. moving the fret board through undulating radius changes radius based on stroke length) *working on a surface grinder ish setup to control and cut down spot levelling. Also, on spot levelling and in regard to your fret kisser video there are some duds where the diamond is proud of the reference surfaces (thanks for my understanding of my return). Thanks again for your insight and clarity on topics.

@dalgguitars 11 ай бұрын

I just can't stand how much I like how you go out of your way to talk about conical radius as opposed to compound radius. Correct is correct, even if the more common term isn't. Just fantastic! On the other hand, I'm a huge NERD when it comes to this sort of thing. And now I want to talk about the difference between quarter sawn as opposed to vertical grain. If anyone wants to be bored by my answer just ask! I'm certain Chris knows.

@666Bloodymess 3 ай бұрын

Why not straping the head and using a dial indicator underneath fretboard when you remove the string

@sgt.grinch3299 11 ай бұрын

I think the guitar in this video is perfection. It is stunning to look at and I bet it is smooth as silk to play. Congratulations on creating a Masterpiece.

@Mojojojoe 11 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, could a swinging jig above a belt sander do this for you, especially if you're putting a radius back on a neck with worn frets? The swinging jig could have adjustable arm length on each side of the neck to dial in the compound radius.

@HighlineGuitars 11 ай бұрын

Like this? www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-guitar-fretboard-radiusing-sander/g0574

@Mojojojoe 11 ай бұрын

@@HighlineGuitars haha of course it already exists!

@matt768 8 ай бұрын

How do you go about putting a radius into the fret wire with a compound board? Do you slowly increase the radius every few frets? Is it possible to get everything almost fully level after install and then spot level or does a compound radius require a full level after install?

@HighlineGuitars 8 ай бұрын

That's exactly what I do. A fuul level is usually required.

@JasminMusic1602 7 ай бұрын

If you put steel frets on 12 at nut and 16 at heel....is better to use 12 radius frets,will ss frets follow wood radius? Or is better sand wood on 16 inch radius?

@HighlineGuitars 7 ай бұрын

With stainless steel, I make sure the radius of the wire matches the radius of the fretboard where it will be installed. Trying to press a 12" radius wire into a slot with a 16" radius could cause the center of the fret to pop up.

@m.d.1677 9 ай бұрын

Algo

@A.J.99 11 ай бұрын

What about using compound radius sanding block for compound radius fretboard? I've got a compound radius block and I think it's pretty useful, though a bit tricky in use. It should be moved strictly in parallel direction to the frets and in the same position all the time. And applied pressure have to be even all the way the block goes. Being used this way it levels the frets pretty fast keeping proper radius allover the fretboard.

@HighlineGuitars 11 ай бұрын

Do you have a link to the compound radius sanding block you use?

@A.J.99 11 ай бұрын

@@HighlineGuitarsthe block I use was custom made with a CNC machine as a prototype. It's not a serial item for sale. But I think you can make the same block with your CNC machine easily. The block I use is 12" to 16" radius, 0.49 m (about 19.3") length and 0.07 m (2.75") width. It covers all the fretboard on 25.5" scale guitars. It doesn't work for the multi scale fretboards.

@HighlineGuitars 11 ай бұрын

@@A.J.99 I asked because I made one a few years ago and had to abandon the concept because it didn't work.

@A.J.99 11 ай бұрын

@@HighlineGuitars this kind of sanding block doesn't work as regular ones which supposed to be moved up and down the fretboard. The compound radius block works only if it's moved from side to side the fretboard. I use a capo placed before the nut as a guide to move the block strictly parallel the frets. And the guitar has to be fixed tightly on the desk so you could hold the block with both hands.

@HighlineGuitars 11 ай бұрын

@@A.J.99 I came to that same conclusion which is why I abandoned it. Too silly.

@lgperelez 11 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, How do you level a full scalloped neck? Same approach? How about neck relief on the same scalloped neck? If you can explain action on that type of neck, that would be a plus+++

@jayartz8562 11 ай бұрын

As the owner/builder of a few scalloped necks, it's all the same as regular. Really low action is possible because you can still get your fingers under the string to bend.

@HighlineGuitars 11 ай бұрын

I doubt I will ever do a scalloped fretboard. Not my thing.