If you wax the blade it helps considerable. I make a saw cut in a candle take about 5 stokes and wax it again.
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Fret saw recommendation |
I've been using the LMI fret saw and after about 8 boards, it is getting pretty dull. I do like the saw, it's pretty stiff and well made. I need to replace it and looking for recommendations. I may just order another. Thanks, Dan |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fret saw recommendation |
It has been a while since I slotted fretboards manually, but when I was doing them by hand I used a Japanese fret saw. I don't believe LMI carries it now, but StewMac has one. It is more expensive but cuts way faster then the regular fret saw. http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Saws/Japanese_Fret_Saw.html |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fret saw recommendation |
Resharpen it. I use this one http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Saws/Fret_Saw.html, and it was dull when new. One or two strokes on each tooth with a needle file and it cuts like butter. |
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| Author: | Bri [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fret saw recommendation |
I have this saw. Pax has a fairly good reputation as a saw manufacturer. http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/page.a ... 63338&ap=1 |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fret saw recommendation |
Bri wrote: I have this saw. Pax has a fairly good reputation as a saw manufacturer. http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/page.a ... 63338&ap=1 I have the same one. Works pretty good, and cuts on the pull, like a Japanese saw. Alex |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fret saw recommendation |
Just make note that the Pax saw is .021 and the other saws are .023" for the kerf. Some wire has a .025" width so you want to make sure the saw kerf matches (or is really close) to the fret wire you are using. |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fret saw recommendation |
If you wax the blade it helps considerable. I make a saw cut in a candle take about 5 stokes and wax it again.
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| Author: | Haans [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fret saw recommendation |
I never had a problem with the SM Japanese fret saw, but I thought the fret depth stop was trash. Cracked and broke. Maybe they have changed the material now, don't know. I got an awful lot of fretboards cut with that saw and it's still sharp. would take me around a half hour to cut 23 slots. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fret saw recommendation |
I also use the SM Japanese fret saw and have been happy with it. It's much better than the saw that came with the jig. I didn't get the depth stop because I use it in my old style SM slotting jig. I also stroke the sides with an old candle and that keeps it from binding. Of course I don't do high production. If I did, then probably the way to go would be a jig on a table saw. At my rate of building the "by hand" method works just fine... |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fret saw recommendation |
I recently used my Lie-Nielsen dovetail saw to slot an ebony board. It was almost effortless. I'm so comfortable using the LN saw from dovetail work, and I really appreciated being able to slot a board with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Rodger Knox [ Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fret saw recommendation |
I also like the SM Japanese saw, it's much better than their other saw. I got the Japanese saw when my first SM saw got dull. |
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