Smooth Sharp Fret Ends - Easy 3-Step Fret Sprout Fix!

Today we do a minor fret end fix on a Les Paul Goldtop. You can see my previous video where I do a more extensive fret end fix here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5mxgZpsgdagaq8
Timestamps
00:24 STEP 1: File Fret Ends
02:36 STEP 2: Round/Roll Fret Ends
05:58 STEP 3: Sand/Smooth Fret Ends
Keep in mind getting quick at doing this requires practice and you should plan on taking more time if there is extensive fret sprout. But if you've got just some mild sprout, say from change of season dryness, you can get this down to a 10-15 minute process with practice. Also, if you have any doubts about your ability to handle an aggressive file, then please tape off your entire fretboard.
I use a lot of StewMac tools in this vid, but I'm not sponsored by them. I just like their stuff. cheers!
USED IN THIS VIDEO
StewMac 6" fret leveling file
www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-fretting/leveling/fret-fingerboard-leveling-files.html
StewMac fret end dressing file
www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/files/fret-end-dressing-file.html
Hosco Fret Erasers (similar to mine)
www.amazon.com/Hosco-FPR-SET-Fret-Polishing-Rubbers/dp/B07H42J1C3/ref=sr_1_37?
StewMac micro mesh sanding pads 2"x2"
www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/supplies/sanding-and-polishing/sandpaper-and-finishing-papers/micro-mesh-soft-touch-pads.html
StewMac micro-mesh touch up stick
www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/supplies/sanding-and-polishing/sandpaper-and-finishing-papers/micro-mesh-touch-up-stick.html
Dremel 2050
www.amazon.com/Dremel-2050-15-Versatile-burnishing-woodworking/dp/B077Y86FKJ?th=1
Simichrome Polish
www.amazon.com/Simichrome-Polishes-Chrome-Aluminum-Plastic/dp/B013YKPH4Q/ref=asc_df_B013YKPH4Q/?
#guitarrepair #guitarfretboard #fretsprout

[@iancox506]

That was beautiful man! Now I feel like I need to run and spend money with Stewmac! All of my guitars need this love.

[@stillkickinmusic]

haha, yea, they are expensive but they do have some of the best tools for guitar work. Sometimes I'll try 2 or 3 cheap version of something and then give up and go with the StewMac version and wonder why I didn't do it in the first place!