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Author:  stumblin [ Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:46 am ]
Post subject:  Stewmac / Klein fret tang cutter parts
Replacement parts for these are obsolete but if anyone is looking to replace a worn cutting bit there are half a dozen on eBay. Look for Klein Replacement Bit 76012b.

Roy
Author:  Barry Daniels [ Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:52 am ]
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I did not know that replacement bits were available. Thanks Roy!
Author:  stumblin [ Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:35 am ]
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My pleasure Barry. I`ve been searching for one for a couple of years. Seems a fair price but not so much when postage and taxes to the UK are added.

Roy
Author:  CarlD [ Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:47 am ]
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Thanks, Roy. I'm needing this soon.
Author:  LaurieW [ Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:32 pm ]
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(Duplicate, sorry)
Author:  LaurieW [ Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:36 pm ]
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How many fretboards do you get done (approximately) before needing to
change the cutter?
Author:  Barry Daniels [ Fri Oct 23, 2020 5:34 pm ]
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I probably have 100 fret jobs on my cutter and it is just now getting a bit dull.
Author:  Darrel Friesen [ Sat Oct 24, 2020 7:22 pm ]
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Barry Daniels wrote:
I probably have 100 fret jobs on my cutter and it is just now getting a bit dull.


Thanks for that Barry. I'm sure I'll never hit 100 so I'm good for 70 guitars or so still. :)
Author:  Barry Daniels [ Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:29 am ]
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I like trimming the fret tang so much that I even do it now on unbound fretboards (new and refrets). I fill the resulting void at the end of the fret slot with a drop of tinted superglue. This makes for a clean looking fretboard.
Author:  ballbanjos [ Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:12 am ]
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Barry Daniels wrote:
I like trimming the fret tang so much that I even do it now on unbound fretboards (new and refrets). I fill the resulting void at the end of the fret slot with a drop of tinted superglue. This makes for a clean looking fretboard.


I've done that on banjos for many years, except I've always used a burn in shellac stick to fill the void. Really does make the fretboard look cleaner.

Dave
Author:  bcombs510 [ Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:49 am ]
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Barry Daniels wrote:
I like trimming the fret tang so much that I even do it now on unbound fretboards (new and refrets). I fill the resulting void at the end of the fret slot with a drop of tinted superglue. This makes for a clean looking fretboard.


This is a great idea. I was just filing back the bit of tang sticking out beyond the fretboard on the uke I’m working on and thinking how it was a pain in the neck. It didn’t smack me in the head that I can trim the tang ahead of time on unbound too! Even if I didn’t fill it, just not having to file it back is a win.

The simplest things I swear. :)

Thanks, Barry!


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Author:  Barry Daniels [ Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:31 pm ]
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I just finished refretting an old Alvarez Yairi DY57 using this technique. Here are a couple of photos.
Author:  Barry Daniels [ Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:34 pm ]
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I received my replacement cutter and it is fairly dull. It will need to be sharpened before installation.
Author:  Glen H [ Fri Oct 30, 2020 6:25 pm ]
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Hi Barry, side question here. How do you tint super glue?
Author:  CarlD [ Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:46 pm ]
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I bought one of these. Thought my cutter was a Klein, but it was a taiwan knockoff. PM me if you want it.
Author:  Barry Daniels [ Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:27 am ]
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Glen H wrote:
Hi Barry, side question here. How do you tint super glue?


Glen, I use Glu-Boost and they have various colored tints. Sometimes, however, I just use clear CA, which is is what I did on this fretboard. When the gap is small you don't really need tint because the clear CA will take on the color of the surrounding materials to a degree.
Author:  Glen H [ Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:09 am ]
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I’ve got to try some Gluboost. Thanks
Author:  Barry Daniels [ Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:27 am ]
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When you combine Gluboost with Tolecut Kovax sanding stuff, you have an amazing finish repair system.

https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-U191-1521A-Tolecut-Black-1-Assorted/dp/B00FXWCMYM/ref=sr_1_6?crid=HXHHRVXYUWQW&dchild=1&keywords=kovax%2Btolecut&qid=1604158577&sprefix=kovax%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-6&th=1
Author:  SteveSmith [ Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:10 am ]
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Barry Daniels wrote:
When you combine Gluboost with Tolecut Kovax sanding stuff, you have an amazing finish repair system.

https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-U191-1521A-Tolecut-Black-1-Assorted/dp/B00FXWCMYM/ref=sr_1_6?crid=HXHHRVXYUWQW&dchild=1&keywords=kovax%2Btolecut&qid=1604158577&sprefix=kovax%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-6&th=1


I will vouch for that. If you get the Tolecut Kovax system, get three blocks. That way you can have all six grits available.
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