You NEED This Fret Polishing Tool

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@testing1two547 4 ай бұрын

I went down the leather strop + diamond lapping paste rabbit-hole 6 or 7 years ago making my own fret-strop tools by removing the bristles from small cleaning brushes and gluing on leather. On the plus side, you can get a much finer surface polish than any other method used on guitars as diamond pastes are available in incredibly fine grits down to 0.1 micron (for example, 0.5 micron diamond paste is the equivalent to 60,000 grit mesh whereas the finest grade of micro mesh paper is 16,000). But I abandoned this method fairly quickly for several reasons. First and foremost: it's not actually faster. When you factor in the number of times you need to charge the strops with paste and the number of strokes required with each compound, you aren't really saving any time. Plus you need to develop the groove in the leather before the tool becomes useful and that takes time too. I didn't have to make my own compound like Ben did, but mixing powders and mineral oil only adds to the time and potential ramifications of witchcraft (I hope Ben doesn't weight as much as a duck). Second: hand fatigue. You aren't really saving strokes with this method either, especially if you decide to use more than 2 grits of paste. Thirdly: cost. Diamond paste is by far the most expensive method for fret polishing I've tried. Now I'm a perfectionist so none of these things would matter if the method did an undeniably superior job, but in all honesty I find fret polishing reaches a point of diminishing returns very quickly. Sure, you can get out your jeweler's loupe and judge the micro scratch patterns, but you'll never feel the difference between 12,000 grit micro mesh and stropping or compound on a buffing wheel. Then consider that as soon as you play, the strings will leave micro scratches on the frets anyways, so your bragging rights are short-lived. So all that to say this: been there, done that. Went back to a buffing wheel and still carry micro mesh and miracle cloth for maintenance. Your results may vary. Cheers!

@elinoreguitars8971 4 ай бұрын

Buffing wheel ftw. I'm never abandoning it.

@scottdahlberg4890 2 ай бұрын

You look a lot healthier now Ben. I hope all is well and your mental stability is better. It is not easy doing everything that you do good Sir. I bought your fret files and crown tool. Great tools that will last me a life time. Thank you for everything you do and have done. I wish I could work with you, little hard being in Kansas (USA). You have such a great mind. Peace be with you and be safe.

@tonynurse1121 Ай бұрын

I've always used Autosol during string changes. You don't need much, tiniest amount. Wickedly smooth frets

@chrisholman2289 4 ай бұрын

I’ve used a lot of different things, but find micromesh papers folded up give a great finish. The folds make a slight cushion and the feel of leather, which conforms to the fret beautifully. Working through the grits I sometimes switch to autosol but often just go to 12,000 grit. It’s very quick, very clean and great results too.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

I have used that too, many times, but find it gives me major finger cramps over time.. and it doesn't last anywhere near as long as the strop does.. that being said, the real thing I am so excited about here is the ability to have, essentially, a crowning file with various coarse grits embedded so that I can skip the shitty step of sanding out the crowning file scratches.. I have NEVER liked that process.. and this totally eliminates it :)

@chrisholman2289 4 ай бұрын

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars to be fair, you will have done this tedious process probably more often than I have, and cramping can happen at times to gentlemen like us in their, ahem, late 40’s. I’m a tech from North Yorkshire and have used many of your tools, which although expensive, are rather good indeed. I wish you success with the new tool idea Ben and best of British to you.

@DaveDickens 4 ай бұрын

Great idea Ben, we’d love to have you on the guitar builders collective podcast to talk about tool design and your work on the guitar museum. Cheers Dave

@robphillips8351 3 ай бұрын

Fret erasers work decent, haven't tried the micro mesh cloth yet, but probably does a great job

@michaelnugent9758 2 ай бұрын

@robphillips8351 It does a great job! You gotta try micro mesh out. Quick, no mess and mirror shine frets. You could easily stop halfway through the grits but I TENS to go through them all, up to 12k

@kennethcohagen3539 3 ай бұрын

I want one! I’m learning how to polish and finish frets. This looks fairly easy to use and somewhat foolproof. The finished product is beautiful. As far as new tools go, I need something to get rid of fret sprout. Something that won’t damage the fret board but works as well as this tool.

@philippe_durel 4 ай бұрын

WHOA ! That's funny, I also abhor fret leveling/crowning/polishing. For the leveling I still use my trusty old 12" granite straight edge that I got from a metal workshop auction for cheap and which is just the perfect weight so that you only need to push it back and forth a couple of times with the tips of the fingers to get the job done, and for the polishing I use large and thick round bottle corks (for kitchen jars) that I cut straight in half and add a long straight notch in the length of the cut, then I start with fine steel-wool (which is pushed in the notch) and finish with polishing compound. But I got to try with leather 'cause the leather fiber is much much finer than the cork fiber. THANKS FOR THE TIP!

@howarddickson8727 4 ай бұрын

I love simple solutions, and never happy 'faffing about' with various tools, papers, rubbers, dremmels... a wood and leather tool just 'feels' right, and if it speeds the process... even better! 😎👍🏻

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

Right on.. The old phrase 'Keep it simple stupid' is something I should scream into the mirror before I design anything.. Ever! I love simple, but tend (especially in guitars, to do my utmost to complicate my damn life lol 😂

@howarddickson8727 4 ай бұрын

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars Absolutely Ben... Luthiery work, (as a (very) amateur luthier), whilst precise at times, is very a much a 'touchy/feely' skill set. Any new process or tool that enhances that 'running your hands over', close work experience is to be embraced. Thanks for all your sharing and development of tools that harks back to traditional methods. Much appreciated. 😎👍

@Buica-4 4 ай бұрын

Wow, I think it's what every guitar player wants. L9ve it ,admire you for your work and determination for perfection. Well done mate ,respect.

@Paul-D 4 ай бұрын

It just goes to show there's always more than 1 way to do something - this is just another way. Seems pretty cool - the only 'irritation' you mentioned that this doesn't appear to solve, is the fact it's messy.

@stephencarey6114 4 ай бұрын

Those frets look absolutely glorious

@scottdahlberg4890 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a cool idea; I sharpen and strop knives all day and work on my guitars. But I never thought of this. Absolutely brilliant. I will always remember this. This will save me hours doing fret erasers and the such.

@envisiotube Ай бұрын

I would give it a try, great idea. BTW you are not the only one hating polishing frets. It's a mental challenge for many.

@robertr4193 4 ай бұрын

Just glad you are working on finishing the hand tool build guitar.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

You and me both.. Slotted the nut today.. And came up with a new way to use the spacing rule!?! Video out on Friday.. I'm getting back into the swing of things and LOVING it! 😁

@tahoemike5828 4 ай бұрын

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars Now that is music to my ears!

@JeffreyRiggleman 3 ай бұрын

Incredible! What a great idea for a polishing tool. You are a genius!

@orryfishburne5326 4 ай бұрын

I really like your idea. I would definitely buy one. I usually use 7,000-15,000 grit sandpaper, but im also not building guitars, or polishing after crowning. Im just polishing with string changes to keep my frets nice and smooth and shiny. it doesnt take me long and since they are my own instruments i dont have to worry about messing them up. I obviously dont want to mess up my instruments, but that pressure of everything being perfect for a customer i dont have to worry about.

@typerexc 4 ай бұрын

I do not build guitars. My fantasy is to be able to play one, but the truth is I just love music and the line is kind of drawn there, for now. Having said that, I do love working with wood, in a quite rudimentary way. There is something so peaceful about it. My pride and joy is a puzzle caddy with a chessboard top, made in the midst of a bunch of crap life was slinging at me, which I used cedar pickets for. If I was paid pennies an hour, it would still have cost a few hundred dollars, that's how slow I was moving (the material was at most $10). But I did it. So many times when I wanted to stop I heard Ben's voice, quite kindly interjecting: "Go make some sawdust." thanks, Ben. There is a lovely, mischievous spark in your eyes peeking out again that I quite love.

@DavidLye-no4ht 4 ай бұрын

What a relaxing video, just like the old days! And so good to see the hand tool build again! I do hope you're going to make hand made wooden tuning keys for it? Would look so good, like a medieval lite!

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

Shhh.. No more ideas, please, pretty please.. I can't have any more ideas for this guitar! 🫣😑🤔

@cheapskate8656 4 ай бұрын

Good idea. Even just make the tuning knobs from wood as Ben has done on previous builds. That wouldnt be too much work Ben :)

@TonberryV 4 ай бұрын

You should try a custom lap. Carve a groove to fit the fret shape you want, cover with aluminum foil tape and charge with a diamond compound by pressing the corresponding fret wire against the groove with compound. With how soft fret materials are each lap should last a decently long time. If you look up lapping for precision machining it is crazy how fast and how fine you can get without building heat. CBN also acts as a heat sink, if you want to use a dremel tool instead of hand lapping. Can use it for grinding hardened steel without blowing a heat treatment. Awesome stuff as always! Looking forward to seeing more of the handtool build!

@shamardaniel4819 3 ай бұрын

Mirror for each fret done in one sitting not afternoon or day. Honestly at this point, you could have curated sets of tools for each major process of guitarmaking or part. This tool is a godsend compared to tedious needle file kits or going at it with just sandpaper and knuckle! That’s a gem right there.👌

@robertmoore1069 2 ай бұрын

This is very interesting. I use files for crowning, fret erasers to smooth them out and a Dremel for polish. I'm always looking to make working easier. My way seems to work, but it is very tedious and time consuming.

@stevelaferney3579 3 ай бұрын

Ben, love the fret end fine file it is so much better and nicer to use than any other file I’ve used before. Great tool for the job. Sorry for the delay but I rarely remember to give feedback, my bad.

@theonlyalan731 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate what you do so much. You have genuinely had a positive impact on my live.

@typerexc 4 ай бұрын

I agree.

@mark.guitar 4 ай бұрын

Nice one Ben. For the last couple of years I've been using micromesh stuck onto a wooden handle with slots made with the correct profile (different for each fret size, made with the stock fretwire and micromesh). Very similar in effect and currently still "sharp" after about ten fret jobs. 1500, 3700 and 12000 grit. Some parallel thinking going on here I guess...

@michaelnugent9758 2 ай бұрын

Very cool, Ben! I gotta give this method a shot

@joesatchton212 4 ай бұрын

Alternate solution which addresses issues with full blown Dremels: mini dremel-like tools used by nail salons. Thinner, smaller, more precise, far easier to control, less RPMs but still more than enough for polishing frets beautifully. Most are battery powered so no cable to get in the way. And dirt cheap. Try one for yourself. All of the benefits of full blown Dremel tools for polishing frets but with almost none of the downsides. I have been using these mini dremels for years with superb results on my own axes. Then again, I am no luthier. :)

@DanielBobke 4 ай бұрын

Tell you what...I would buy a couple of those right now! You are correct that polishing is a tedious process - anything that makes it easier is a bonus!

@robphillips8351 3 ай бұрын

Sometimes I'll use a Dremel with a soft cloth buffing wheel with some jewelers red polish, kinda like doing by hand as well. I think it's whatever fits the mood a lot of times. But pay attention to the mood because at a gut level it is usually pretty precise.

@stuartgrier5605 4 ай бұрын

Ben, this is a nice way of polishing the frets, my only concern would be if the fret may be at different levels if you are more boisterous on one fret, but that is also a concern with the other polishing methods. I like the fact that its wood on wood, and not metal on wood, so damaging the fretboard is highly reduced. As an idea, so a set of two or three, with different grits and a small bottle of oil. But you could also produce these devices pre-loaded with specific grits. Give us a nice price.

@ObiWanAugus 4 ай бұрын

I usually use a 3D printed plastic block; ending in an edge shaped like the fret. This allows me to use different grits of sandpaper. Then I use a polishing compound, applied with a piece of cotton. But the wonders of leather are amazing!! I'm going to get a piece of leather, to use to apply the polishing compound, and see how it turns out. Thank you very much for the video.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

Let us know how it works for you

@zubeystinzen540 4 ай бұрын

Warning people!!!!Please refrain from cutting the back of your mother's leather sofa to make one of these tools 😂 great idea Ben👍

@ObiWanAugus 4 ай бұрын

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars Sure!!

@chrisheydra4952 4 ай бұрын

I've always used one of those foam manicure sticks. Conforms to the fret great, has all the grits and doesn't harm the masking tape. One last about two or tree necks.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

Been there too.. I love nail files, I just prefer a bit more longevity with the amount of frets we work on.

@robphillips8351 3 ай бұрын

I'm going to try the leather strap, thank you for the insight.

@StephenLight-oc3tl 4 ай бұрын

Greetings from manchester, New hampshire, USA. I think those are some of the most beautiful frets I have ever seen. Love your Channel.

@ManuelKellermann 4 ай бұрын

Ingenious! I too hate machine polishing the frets and having a hand problem myself the sanding/polishing phase is quite painful for me after a while. Can't wait to try out the little stroppies!

@AnimalJohn85 4 ай бұрын

Now thats a hand saving tool! As much as i enjoy the process of doing fretwork my hands dont. This is a bloody fantastic idea for a tool n by eck them results! Nicely done sir

@TheGuitarDoctor 3 ай бұрын

I love the idea of this strop tool as it is much safer than the wrap method for fretboards. I used to use Autosol, but I could never stop the black deposits that end up on your fingers, post-polish, whilst playing, no matter how much I cleaned the frets with naptha/isopropyl etc afterwards. Do you/your customers have the same issues?

@davidwellings2783 4 ай бұрын

Interesting video Ben! I first came across Crimson a few years back and indirectly too! I believe I was watching a Brad Angove piece where he reviewed your fret rubbers! When he said there’s this company in Dorset, in the UK - well, my eyes lit up! I think I now have most of your luthiers tools and your fretboard cleaner and also restorative, which I believe are made from Angel’s tears…! Wonderful stuff! Love the products, love your work and SO glad to see you back sir! 🥰🥰🎸🎸☕️☕️

@Bass-ne6dl 4 ай бұрын

Great little tool would love to see how you made it

@trukr817 4 ай бұрын

I have been using the metal fretboard protectors and steel wool for polishing, they come out nice, and my arms come out beat down and tired. That tool looks very interesting.

@danielvanniekerk7084 4 ай бұрын

Definitely going on my list of "tools to make before I build my next guitar." Thanks for sharing it!

@ziggyscoob466 4 ай бұрын

I love this tool idea! I think it would give me a great sense of satisfaction to polish my frets like this! Definitely produce these as a kit!

@thormelsted 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Just genius simplicity at its finest (or coarsest, depending on the grit). Part of me wants to make these immediately, while another part just wants to throw money your way for a set.

@tahoemike5828 4 ай бұрын

I might have skipped this video, as it was obviously a new tool ad, but I recognized that fretboard in the thumbnail!

@claudevieaul1465 4 ай бұрын

I've smoothed and polished the frets on many of my and others' instruments, and I actually rather like that process. It can be so rewarding to see that deep shine and experience the smooth feel of a polished fret under a new string... And yes, it can become a bit tedious. But perhaps the main difference is: I'm not doing it as a job - I'm merely an amateur in this. But I do like to get it /right/ nevertheless.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

My main issue, especially now, is how much strain is put on my fingers holding sandpaper, micromesh etc around tiny credit cards etc.. I wanted to remove that side of things primarily.. I absolutely LOVE taking a fret and making it shiny, pain.. Less so 🤘

@courier11sec 4 ай бұрын

Very fast! Brilliant result, Ben. Thank you for sharing and continuing to seek better methods. 🙏

@kylebaker8020 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful fret work!

@gustau4764 4 ай бұрын

Happy to see the hand-build back! The fretboard has come out gorgeous. By contrast, the bridge sticks out like a sore thumb now. I am curious to see how you'll finish it up -surely, you can't "burn it" now it's on?

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

Working on that today.. Video of this weekend.. And you'll hear her play! I'm going to have to stain the bridge to match.. No fire at this stage... ☹️🤔🤘

@stevelaferney3579 3 ай бұрын

Interesting tuning machine head buttons. Nice touch.

@Jbustosalazar 4 ай бұрын

I use the Dremel at very low speed, it's take much more time, but yo go safe for made a slip or heat up the wood. Also I try to jump quick between frets... I made like 4 passes...

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

Great tip

@davidrichards6750 4 ай бұрын

Yep - that's a great tool... I'm not a filer and crowning candidate but i do polish my frets when needed and it's laborious and a little messy. This tool would be so much better...

@volt0z 4 ай бұрын

It's a win, great!

@kristinaelias3755 3 ай бұрын

Really like the look of those polishers, when can we uy some? Kempton Park show?? Not a tool suggestion as such, but I've always wished you'd make a bridge pin holder (2x 6 holes). Bit of stiff leather in a nice timber frame / stand.

@mrfatbobrider1969 4 ай бұрын

😮 Oohhh Shhinnyyy , I gotta say I’ve used a lot of different brands of metal polish… But I’ve been using Autosol for 36 years now and I’ve always found it to be the best polish for all types of metals and other shiny stuff as well, and it’s always the tube of paste I prefer, even to the Autosol Cream (that’s just me) especially when you can polish Aluminium to look better than chrome if you put the effort into it… Cool Ben , I hope Autosol will one day sponsor someone like Yourself or Me 🤔 Come on Autosol jump on board for the ride Ben would appreciate that I’m sure… And I wouldn’t mind a tube or more 😂😅… Great idea with the new tool… seems pretty cool and very useful for a few jobs I’d say … RideOn … 🇳🇿 ✌️😎👍🇳🇿

@brucefaulkner30 4 ай бұрын

Used to use leather faced buff sticks with diamantine and then polish for polishing steel clock and watch pivots, this is a really good extension of this for frets - why have I not thought of it?

@KAOTSOUKI 4 ай бұрын

Best hobbist on you tube by far 👏 what a genial tool. When you give attention to the details, always pays back and love comes back to you, to your soul satisfaction. 🙏

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@jamesbroxton9414 4 ай бұрын

Yay! Hand tool only build teaser video 😂

@CavershamGuitars 4 ай бұрын

That is fantastic. That would be a fantastic addition to my workshop.

@carlodevivomusicontent2138 4 ай бұрын

I think what ever you do is perfection

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

I wish that were true, but thank you for the sentiment, I really appreciate it!

@kristinaelias3755 2 ай бұрын

Just thought of another tool I need you to make. Strat trem wedge. Leather clad timber fillet to maintain the 1/8" gap between body & trem whilst setting up a strat with no strings on. PLEASE!

@Flitspopper74 4 ай бұрын

Hi Ben , me being a graduated goldsmith used the "leather on a stick" method for years.... Not having a polishing machine at home forced me to use the alternative method. Even used a browning steel...!!! ( not adviced ). I know you did some goldsmith stuff yourself , a very old craft ( same as luthier ) , with a lot of special tools and methods that can be very well used for guitar related stuff. Love your way of approaching and finding new stuff and tools....

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

leather on a stick.. lol. so true.. this is fractionally more refined than those 4 words ;) Every now and then I catch myself saying 'I wish I trained as a ... goldsmith, product designer.. book conservator etc etc and this is why, there are so many tricks and techniques that are widely known to these subsets of makers that don't often make their way out to other subsets... I LOVE learning.. and I really really love finding ways to make my work, and that of others, more efficient and enjoyable.. and goldsmithing is a field ripe for scraping for ideas and techniques. I've never been formally trained, but I very dearly would love to be one day! Thank you for this, you rule! now.. I am off to google 'browning steel'.. sounds.. ah, scary?

@Flitspopper74 4 ай бұрын

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars The way you "LOVE learning" is very addictive for all viewers (if i may say so)..... Improving is always a challenge and always the best way of educating thyself....

@Flitspopper74 3 ай бұрын

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars I'm Dutch so my English isn't top notch , but a browning steel ( i had to look for the translation myself) , is a hardened steel stick with an curved end that's polished. You rub the steel over silver / gold to make it smooth and shiny (usually using some spit to keep it sliding well). Its a tool used to polish hard to reach spots , and i think it was used before the machinery was invented to polish complete objects. You've might have found it yourself already i guess , but if not , now you know..... ; )

@robertbaker5445 4 ай бұрын

you could take this concept, and determine the idea fretboard round over at the edge, then build a strop that you run down the edge of the fretboard from top to bottom, and it puts the ideal round over on it! Not only would it make building the guitar a little easier, it would also provide the perfect tool, for guitarists to improve comfort/playability on the guitars they already have.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

already on it, 3 prototypes in and coming soon my friend!

@neilduty8448 4 ай бұрын

Amazing Ben as always you are an inspiration

@tusharjamwal 3 ай бұрын

I need to make a new strop for my knives, gonna try making this

@ARTSPRAYUK 4 ай бұрын

I use a 3" felt pad on an electric buffing machine and heavy compound which doese the job in a few minutes

@robertanderson36 4 ай бұрын

I also like your hand tool solution However my choice is a small wool buffing pad on an electric drill as used in automotive detailing This is very quick and avoids the risk of damage you mentioned when using the buffing wheel

@shoetree 4 ай бұрын

You worry too much, man....and that keeps bringing me back. I love your work but mostly your life journey

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@marcialavine1272 4 ай бұрын

I need those! I really need a whole leveling and polishing kit, but will never have enough $$ to buy them the way my life is going- which is downhill faster than a toboggan on ice. In any case, I can figure something out. I've developed fairly severe neuropothy in my hands over the last year, with numbness and tingling in both hands and first three fingers on the left and all but the pinky on my right, so doing anything fine has become almost impossible, but tools like that would make it much easier, for sure.

@MrSongwriter2 4 ай бұрын

You can see Ben you still wore throughthe tape if you check your videos you can see where that happened. I think it is an alternative but you swap wrist rsi probably for golfers elbow if you were doing this all day long. I like the idea of leather and compound as it works great on chisels

@imywt 4 ай бұрын

Wow, just wow... You've done it. Wholey krap, you've done it. Yes, put these in production please. Another idea, replacement leather for this tool? Perhaps an idea to consider?

@digitalninjatools5670 4 ай бұрын

they are in production - ordered last night :) (the link is in the description of the video) - excited to give it a try :)

@Jbustosalazar 4 ай бұрын

I made my hand-made guitar, with no knowledge or even a workshop and no "powertools" just the dremel and old drill, take me four months. Body: musicman in a Super strat style, with P90 and LesPaul electronics. 😁😁😁

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

@Jbustosalazar 4 ай бұрын

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars my worst nightmare was.... that thing going to "work" and did, even the octaves are nailed it, You inspired me to take the risk, Thanks bro.

@paulneeds 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting. Presumably one would need several tools though.

@veguitars 4 ай бұрын

Looks like a great tool. Im intrigued because i also do get cramps in my fingers with the creditcard method. But in polishsanding mode dont u risk taking too much off the top? Or does the strop not have too much contact with the frettops? Youve mentioned 220 and 400 grit which is tha range for leveling. Cheers V!

@adhaskym.a9536 4 ай бұрын

I use Cape Cod. Works like a charm.

@dalemurray655 4 ай бұрын

I've only ever. built one guitar to completion and I used a strop to polish the frets when I did it. I cannot believe this is not something more common.

@markbelden1470 3 ай бұрын

Will you be building any of these leather fret tools I would be interested in purchasing it. Thank you Very nice

@1963jesse 4 ай бұрын

Looks amazing!

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I'm excited by this one, very excited!

@cheapskate8656 4 ай бұрын

Good idea and a good result.

@stevelaferney3579 3 ай бұрын

Great invention! Time saving oh yeah. Very curious Ben! What size frets did you start with and finish with? Please give actual size not just med, jumbo, thanks so very much. I’m looking to make a change in fret size. Cheers

@mattomon1045 4 ай бұрын

Ben that is a great tool

@RebelCoderX 4 ай бұрын

Would this also work on EVO gold frets?

@grantoldblueeagle 4 ай бұрын

That’s fantastic great idea

@abouc 4 ай бұрын

This looks much easier than what I've been doing. Can the strop be made from an old leather belt, or is a specific grade of leather required?

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

It could.. But it needs to be particularly heavy, thick and strong natural leather or it will disintegrate.. So, really.. It depends 😬

@chazstewart4865 4 ай бұрын

Genius.... brilliant.... that is all.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@stevelaferney3579 3 ай бұрын

Howdy Ben, I know you’re using 220 Coarse material, it’s so packed that it must be a higher rating 220 than standard cause it “sands” better than standard 220. Same for your 400. Much less space between the material. Nice idea.

@angiesamgulliver554 4 ай бұрын

Be buying one when they come out 🎸

@GuitarQuackery 3 ай бұрын

You're the master.

@electricladyguitarsdevonuk1414 4 ай бұрын

Nice one Ben. As long as you don't call it 'Ben in the Buff'! Do you shape wood surface to partially accommodate the radius at all?

@gavanbourke 4 ай бұрын

Looks amazing. Wonder if there is a way to do it without leather.

@dandean2345 4 ай бұрын

Is it a stick Blackadder? Looks great

@conradjelinger2120 4 ай бұрын

AMAZING!!!!!!!!

@mikebarnard2689 3 ай бұрын

Nice work, loving the traditional craftsman vibe. Don’t quite understand how a 400grit carborundum oil/powder gets so shiny , and also my StewMac fret crowned is 300grit… so I could go straight to 400? Or does the oil/powder/leather mix polish way above the powder grit number

@joshuaroche7127 4 ай бұрын

Ben I've snagged one of these but just wanted clarification on whether these are pre-impregnated with the grit or if we do that ourselves? Just so I can order some as I wait for this to arrive in Australia.