Radiusing and Slotting an Ebony Guitar Fretboard (G&W Radius Jig + StewMac Fret Slotting Blade)

[@gbish6906]

How are you liking this jig so far? I'm thinking of picking one up myself.

[@AugmentGuitars]

It's great! Mine is an older version, but I know they made many improvements to the new one. The new version has ball bearings and rides smoother. Just make sure you do shallow passes to prevent chipping. I had some chip out in this video because I took too deep of a pass, user error though lol. Works great!!

[@Fernos005]

Love it where can I buy one?

[@AugmentGuitars]

You can purchase on the G&W website here: guitarsandwoods.com/fretboard-radius-jig-v4.html

[@yellowcat1310]

or make one. i found a few diy ones around YT.

[@AugmentGuitars]

@@yellowcat1310 yep there are a few good resources for DIY ones too!

[@OldSilkRoad]

The radius jig seems to be an overkill… you can get the same - or even better - results with a radius sanding block.

[@AugmentGuitars]

Time is money! This takes 30 seconds to radius which is the main selling point. Sanding takes a lot longer. I only have to lightly sand them afterwards and they are good to go. 😊

[@OldSilkRoad]

@@AugmentGuitars You got me there. I am just a hobby builder :)

[@AugmentGuitars]

Anything to save time. I sanded them for many years and now I won’t go back lol!