Premiere Strat Build 2021 - Part 05b - Easy Stainless Steel Fret Install
Here is part 4 of the 15-episode premier Strat type guitar building series. This series is modeled after the beginner’s guitar construction class that I teach at a local community college. If you are new to guitar building…this will give you all the knowledge you need to be successful. Of course, you will need some basic woodworking ability…and at least some tools as needed. I require that my class students build either a Tele or Strat type guitar for their first build. They are simple…yet amazingly efficient. Leo Fender was an absolute genius…inventing things that are still widely used over 60 years later.
We will be using the Maximum Guitar Works template system. The basic seven piece Strat set includes the body and pickup rout template, the neck pocket template, the back tremolo template, neck template, fretboard template, the standard pickguard template, and the rear tremolo cover template. The complete basic template system includes safety grips and hardened steel drill bushing for alignment and accuracy. This template set that will be used in this video series sells for $295 plus shipping. This episode also uses the Maximum Guitar Works fret slotting system. There are other options available, please ask for any special needs. To order, contact us at info@maximumguitarworks.com, or use the contact page or phone number on our website (www.maximumguitarworks.com)
Learn more about the template systems through my past KZread videos.
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If you have special needs to be included in your next guitar…and have the experience to appreciate a builder with a high level of attention to detail…send us an email at info@maximumguitarworks.com
Maximum Guitar Works is a custom guitar shop based in Colorado USA. We are passionate about creating the highest quality instruments to meet the exact requirements of our customers. Not only do we create personalized custom guitars, we manufacture high quality production models, produce custom parts and accessories, and provide instruction for enthusiasts via our KZread channel. Our passion for excellence is evident in everything we do!
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heck, even making fret holders! You're a busy man steve! ;) also, guys his templates are maximum, and the guitar works!
@maximumguitarworks
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David...looks like you are binge watching again!
@bobsegar1242
2 жыл бұрын
@@maximumguitarworks I read books the same way, one setting, preferably in one day.
Neck looks great!!!
Oh heck I’m sure you know this but Stewmac sells special soldering iron tips for heating up the frets for removal. Another video knocked out of the park! Can’t wait for episode 6!
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. Might be a couple weeks for the next video since I am on a wife mandated vacation! ;-)
Thanks for another great video! Your templates are the closest thing there is to a manual CNC!
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support Mike.
Was 'Overkill' your callsign lol Great videos! I truly enjoy the amount of detail :-)
@maximumguitarworks
2 жыл бұрын
I can neither confirm or deny that. ;-)
Your channel is the finest info I have found to supplement my builds. Thank You.
@maximumguitarworks
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. I appreciate all you that watch and take the time to write a comment.
dude's got a mini jaws of life
@maximumguitarworks
2 жыл бұрын
A little bit scary...it cuts fast! But wrists thank me.
@bobsegar1242
2 жыл бұрын
@@maximumguitarworks I look forward to seeing you come up with some sort of catcher for the frets after you cut them. I’ve been thinking of an idea for it all day as I worked.
Cool guitar to your right!!!
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
Shela! Going to her new home this week!
Great vid! And highly entertaining
@maximumguitarworks
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. My dry humor isn't made for everyone!
Excellent job, Steve. Thank you.
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wolfgang...I appreciate that.
Another great video Steve. Loving the Tele templates you made for me and my grandson, they are awesome!
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. Can't wait to see your guitars.
So much to learn and fun to watch! Thanks Steve!
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thomas. I was telling Matt and Chris today about the cool German history lesson you gave me.
@thomaskolb5444
3 жыл бұрын
@@maximumguitarworks Oh! Wow! Thanks!
The Mitrapel glue is killer stuff! They make really good accelerator as well. Good call Steve. Nice video as well. This is a really comprehensive build video. I love the format and the flow of this series. Oh yeah, and Sheila on the wall is really great! That is a sweet guitar!
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
The price was right for that CA too.
@SweetTGuitars
3 жыл бұрын
@@maximumguitarworks, so true. I got 2 bottles 3.5oz and 2 activators 13 oz. For 19.99 on Amazon! Pretty great price. I haven't seen the mega bottle you have!
The last video I remember you forgetting to turn the camera on was episode 7 of the Tele build when you and Matt were shaping necks! LOL it’s ok however you recovered nicely both times.
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
There have probably been more...but I bet that was the last time I actually stated it because of the material lost. An occasional loss of a short section can be redone. An entire fretboard is a little trickier!
You sure like talking about your "tang" Steve........lmao DANGER .. DANGER WILL ROBINSON.. Should warn anyone that hasn't used pneumatic cutters. They will take your finger off faster than they cut frets!!!!... Great video.. Thanks Steve.
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
So true...those cutters are a little intimidating!
Great video info as always Steve.Great tips on working with stainless Steel frets. Air cutter may not be an option for all. Seeing you press the frets in made me wonder if you could develop a cutting tool attachment for the press to cut stainless frets and save hand damage. An idea 💡? Keep up the great work. Best regards. Paul. UK. ps. Would love to see templates for angled headstock necks in the future.
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. It is hard work being lazy...and trying to find easier ways to do things!
Do you over radius the stainless steel fret like like you would with a regular fret, I would imagine that the SS frets don't have much flexibility.
@maximumguitarworks
Жыл бұрын
The radius on ss frets needs to be pretty close to the radius of the fretboard. Which makes compound radius more time consuming.
how do you open those drawers steve?
@maximumguitarworks
2 жыл бұрын
I have an iPhone app...one press of the button to open...one to close! Buying that? I had plans for drawer faces...never got around to it. I just us the top gap! But that is pretty observant.
@bobsegar1242
2 жыл бұрын
@@maximumguitarworks eh, now if I could remember peoples names 🤣 The iPhone app, if it did exist, I could see you having it and using it proudly!
Even Steve makes mistakes.
@maximumguitarworks
3 жыл бұрын
shhhhhh. I don't want anyone to know that.