You are absolutely correct. I get so consistent results with a press that in most cases just a little of fret leveling is needed to some of the frets. The difference to hammering is huge.
Holy cow, Matt! The idea of using a stool top for a portable base is genius!! I wish I could attach a picture because I've already implemented this idea in my shop. Texas Toast for another win!
I'm 63 and my ol' man taught me how to pull engines and gear boxes apart and put them back together with nothing left to throw over the fence. He also taught me how to make things out of metal when you needed them. He asked me to drill a hole into a piece of metal for something he wanted to make. I asked him where it needed to go and he said "anywhere around here will be fine". We did the best with what we had at the time. My son however, he stresses when he goes a millimetre too much to one side. "It's outside the accepted tolerance!!!"
The wood dish is cool because you can add wood extensions on each side. That will support the neck or fretboard while you’re pressing frets close to the ends.
Thanks Matt. I definitely prefer the arbor press over a hammer. I don't do a ton of guitars or conical radius so, the Stew Mac attachment works fine for me.
Buy a drill index from Harbor Freight that has fractional , number and letter drills , they cost about $50 . Along with a tapping chart that tells you the correct bit for each tap , i have one on the wall over my bench . Always try to be precise or you will break off the tap in your workpiece .
A drill press is not designed to take that sort of force. It's a good way of ruining a good drill press. That said, if you have a massive industrial drill press - maybe.
That's what StewMac advertises. I tried that, and given that my drill press is a hobby grade, it has too much play to actually press and I went back to the hammer. Time for me to get an arbor press and do things properly.
Howdy Matt, nice job on the video. I too agree with you on pressing in frets although I haven’t done that yet. I went and (sucked) bought a hammer. My question for you has to do with refretting a neck (Squier Strat) and whether it will make the neck stiffer than originally? I keep hearing about this happening and I don’t want this to happen if possible. Any suggestions? Thinking of Jescar MedJumbo or 55095. Kind of 6105 like. Thanks for any help. Very kindly yours Steve
Hi Steve, I don't think you will have any issues with your neck getting any stiffer or even any better if you refret it. On Fender style necks I like to level and re-crown until I can't anymore and then just buy a new neck. Having said that a Squire neck is a great platform to learn on and I highly recommend it
@@TexasToastGuitars Hi Matt, thanks loads. Hey I noticed a 1/2 ton press either on Amazon or I think it was Lowe’s that already had the holes drilled for everything for about $40. FYI Appreciate your getting back to me.
@@guythetechguy I don't know that I understand about the precipice but no, none of the 3 arbor press rams I have done this to have been hardened steel.
It sure would be. Sometimes I get flustered trying to say all the correct terms so people just listening won't ger confused. I never said I was perfect and I don't do unlimited takes. Remember, we are a guitar shop first and a UA-cam channel second third or fourth
Love the way that press gives you feedback to know when the fret is seated perfectly
It is pretty sweet, as you will remember my friend
Always appreciate these Sunday videos Matt. Thank you
Thanks Rob
You are absolutely correct. I get so consistent results with a press that in most cases just a little of fret leveling is needed to some of the frets. The difference to hammering is huge.
you got that right my friend
Holy cow, Matt! The idea of using a stool top for a portable base is genius!! I wish I could attach a picture because I've already implemented this idea in my shop. Texas Toast for another win!
Nice set up, and very professional. I have no questions at this time
Thanks Matt!! Been waiting for this one, I wasn't sure I could drill the holes accurately, going to give it a go now. Thanks again!!
If I can do it you can do it, it is pretty easy
I'm 63 and my ol' man taught me how to pull engines and gear boxes apart and put them back together with nothing left to throw over the fence. He also taught me how to make things out of metal when you needed them. He asked me to drill a hole into a piece of metal for something he wanted to make. I asked him where it needed to go and he said "anywhere around here will be fine".
We did the best with what we had at the time. My son however, he stresses when he goes a millimetre too much to one side. "It's outside the accepted tolerance!!!"
You certainly need to come up with standards and try to meet them the best you can
Thanks Matt! I love this stuff!
Oh cool, glad you enjoyed it.
Saw you do this years ago. If I didn't thank you then, THANKS. GAME CHANGE!!
You are very welcome my friend
The wood dish is cool because you can add wood extensions on each side. That will support the neck or fretboard while you’re pressing frets close to the ends.
You sure can, we issue everyone a fret cradle as well just to make life easier
Thanks Matt. I definitely prefer the arbor press over a hammer. I don't do a ton of guitars or conical radius so, the Stew Mac attachment works fine for me.
As you know the StewMac press caul is totally good to go
Buy a drill index from Harbor Freight that has fractional , number and letter drills , they cost about $50 . Along with a tapping chart that tells you the correct bit for each tap , i have one on the wall over my bench . Always try to be precise or you will break off the tap in your workpiece .
That part of the arbor press you're drilling into is called the "Ram".
Great video , Matt !!! Way to go , as always !!! Thanks a million !!
@@mikeivey8471 thank so much Mike
This is another video I need. I got my press from harbor freight so I am looking forward to the mods and using it for other things
You will love it Sean
Just an FYI Matt, Northern tool has a good selection for not much money.
Press the frets… this is the way
Very cool if one desires an arbor fret press.
However…if you’ve got a drill press, then just use the caul whirligig in it…?
Yeah man go nutz
A drill press is not designed to take that sort of force. It's a good way of ruining a good drill press. That said, if you have a massive industrial drill press - maybe.
That's what StewMac advertises. I tried that, and given that my drill press is a hobby grade, it has too much play to actually press and I went back to the hammer. Time for me to get an arbor press and do things properly.
Howdy Matt, nice job on the video. I too agree with you on pressing in frets although I haven’t done that yet. I went and (sucked) bought a hammer.
My question for you has to do with refretting a neck (Squier Strat) and whether it will make the neck stiffer than originally? I keep hearing about this happening and I don’t want this to happen if possible. Any suggestions?
Thinking of Jescar MedJumbo or 55095. Kind of 6105 like.
Thanks for any help.
Very kindly yours
Steve
Hi Steve, I don't think you will have any issues with your neck getting any stiffer or even any better if you refret it. On Fender style necks I like to level and re-crown until I can't anymore and then just buy a new neck.
Having said that a Squire neck is a great platform to learn on and I highly recommend it
@@TexasToastGuitars Hi Matt, thanks loads. Hey I noticed a 1/2 ton press either on Amazon or I think it was Lowe’s that already had the holes drilled for everything for about $40. FYI
Appreciate your getting back to me.
@@stevelaferney3579 I have seen those but I like the bigger press
Good info 👍
Thanks amigo
I need that fractal fret press. Too cool not to have.
😁😁😁😁😁😁
You will not regret buying one my friend
We ain't building a watch! close is good! LOL!
I think it is good to go
Hey dude....why your camera blurring so much?
I don't know
You were at the precipice there... That piece isn't hardened?
@@guythetechguy I don't know that I understand about the precipice but no, none of the 3 arbor press rams I have done this to have been hardened steel.
@@TexasToastGuitars Joking... Pressy piece -> precipice. Thanks for the video, I've been thinking about getting a fret press.
Evening guys
Hi RVA
Evening uall
Hi Brad
That would be the ram Matt
It sure would be. Sometimes I get flustered trying to say all the correct terms so people just listening won't ger confused. I never said I was perfect and I don't do unlimited takes. Remember, we are a guitar shop first and a UA-cam channel second third or fourth
@@TexasToastGuitars I just blame brain freeze on my misspent youth! Puff, Puff, Pass!