tonyturley
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I'm just completing my 4th fret job. I ordered a StewMac fret end dressing file to finish off the fret ends - and to improve the fret ends on my most recently completed instrument. Obviously, I'm still learning the black art of fretwork. I used Micromesh pads through 3600 grit to polish the frets after recrowning them, but I can still see minuscule scratches when looking closely. Any tips on getting really clean and shiny frets?
Also, how do you prevent chip-out when drilling the holes for side fret markers? I've tried running the bit backwards briefly to start the hole, and I also use a punch to make sure the bit is centered, but I still seem to end up with the bit grabbing and lifting tiny wood chips that have to be glued back.
Also, how do you prevent chip-out when drilling the holes for side fret markers? I've tried running the bit backwards briefly to start the hole, and I also use a punch to make sure the bit is centered, but I still seem to end up with the bit grabbing and lifting tiny wood chips that have to be glued back.