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  1. 18th February 2011, 02:05 PM #1
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    Hi all, I've been a bit quiet but working slowly on my current bass build.

    I'm wanting to do something different with the side dot markers. In fact - not do dots at all, but more a 'strip' like what you find on Parker Fly guitars. These are still 3/32 wide but rod shaped, so roughly around 5-6mm long.

    So in a 6.25mm thick fingerboard, I'm trying to work out the best way to get these in. That is keep them centred, straight etc. I thought about using traditional plastic rod material lengthwise, or routing a small channel and filling with white Timbermate or similar.

    Anyone have any thoughts on a foolproof method??? The prospect of either chiselling by hand or routing such small channels daunts me a bit.

    The only thought I have had is to mount the board into my XY axis vice under the drill press. Using a 3/32 bit, move the board along a plane to "rout" the narrow channel.
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  3. 18th February 2011, 02:40 PM #2
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    You could try routing with a Dremel mounted in a routing jig. Works for routing intricate inlay patterns so I'd imagine it would do the trick for the side dots/bars.
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    Thanks Nobus,
    I guess the main difference with inlays is you have a bit more width to work with. The edge of a fretboard is pretty narrow, so if all is not square it'll stand out a fair bit.

    I suppose it might be possible to build a fence type jig attached to the Dremel so that the board is managed by hand. That might work.

    It did cross my mind to put the board into the workbench below the level and rout from above, but I'm worried about keep a line straight and centred.

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    Clamp the fretboard between two stout pieces of timber, face down to make all three pieces flush. Place the clamps at the ends, within the height of the bounding timbers.

    Flip over, and attach a straightedge parallel to the centerline of the fretboard. Use the flat side of the router base for measuring. Cut the slots.

    Repeat for the other edge.

    Although the XY vise is excellent for precision placement, you'd have to re-clamp for each location, which almost defeats the purpose.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joe greiner View Post
    Clamp the fretboard between two stout pieces of timber, face down to make all three pieces flush. Place the clamps at the ends, within the height of the bounding timbers.

    Flip over, and attach a straightedge parallel to the centerline of the fretboard. Use the flat side of the router base for measuring. Cut the slots.

    Repeat for the other edge.

    exactly what i was about to type
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    Thanks guys.
    Thankfully I've some spare 1/4inch thick hardwood to practise with.
    I'll be trying a few methods and will let you know how it goes

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