How I approach fretwork, part 2 - crowning and polishing.

[sully]

As mentioned, here's part 2 of my fretting videos. Thanks to KE for getting me started on frets. As always, there's a bunch of different ways to do something; here's what I do.

Sully

[MetalMedal II]

Again, thanks for posting. I learned some more on this one too!

[sully]

Anytime! Thanks for watching!

[Trussrod]

Another good vid. You're right--there are different ways to do frets. I plan on using a Dremel tool with buffing compound and machine glaze to polish the frets. I made a triangle file a few months ago like the one you showed. From what I've heard crowning files aren't a necessity.

[straycat]

Great video Sully...............as always.

[sully]

From what I've heard crowning files aren't a necessity.

Thanks for watching the video! One thing about crowning, tho; if you're left with just flats on the tops of the fret, it'll mess with your intonation and cause a fair amount of buzzing overtones. It's worth the time to do it, for sure.

Sully

[shreddermon]

"Jaweeah". Going to have to start using that one. LOL

Another cool vid, Sully. Nice job!

[Hellbat]

To quote science officer Spock, "Fascinating."

I'm still convinced that fretwork is witchcraft, best left to practicing Wiccans.

[GuerillaPete]

Another great informative AND entertaining clip. Nice work Sully!