Peter Meyer Peter Meyer Stringed Instrument Repair
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I’m searching for opinions on the J Edwards fractal fret press in conjuction with the Jaws press i don’t have the Jaws press i use my drill press with the standard inserts .Im thinking of getting the J Edwards insert and of course that leads me to the Jaws idea .I can see some advantages to Jaws like holding down a single fret I’m gluing…
Ben Miranda and Doug Proper Guitar Specialist2 Comments-
I think if you’re into Jaws already, it’s a no brainer. I fret everything with a drill press and I really have a hard time rationalizing jaws. Does your drill press have a quill lock ? If so, you can use that to apply pressure you can walk away from.
More generally, I personally don’t like to glue frets down under tension. If they need that…
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I actually use all 3, Jaws 1, Jaws 2 (most of the time) and the Edwards Fractal with the Jaws 1. All depends on how the frets are going in. Jaws 1 with the Fractal is awesome. On your drill press the Fractal will work really well. I have an arbor but the acoustics don’t fit it unless I get crazy with lifts. I don’t use my drill for pressing…
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Peter Meyer Peter Meyer Stringed Instrument Repair started the discussion Gurian ebony pin puller for neck removal in the forum Quick Questions 10 months ago
Gurian ebony pin puller for neck removal
Hey all
I have a Gurian in the shop that needs an neck reset ,,it sure would be swell if anyone in the group knew of one .I did a reset without one once about 2 years i pulled it off but i dont want to go thru that again! thought id ask to see if there someone out who might know?
