REFIT & RESTORE Episode 4: Refit & Refret on a 1961 Fender Jazzmaster (Partnership with Stew Mac)

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This week on Refit & Restore we finally tackle fretwork, something I've been both anticipating and dreading ever since I first met this guitar. Anticipating because I love bringing a neglected instrument back to full playability, but dreading because it's been six whole years since my last refret. Tag along as I go through the process step-by-step and show you how I do the deed.
I am proud to partner with Steward-Macdonald for this week's video, who not only helped me find the right tools for my needs but also provided them at a generous discount. I've used their tools throughout my entire career. Some of the tools in this video are new to me, others I've used for years. If you're interested in anything I used, check them out in the links below:
2-in-1 Precision Notched Straightedge:
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Fret Pullers:
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STIKIT Gold Adhesive Sandpaper:
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18" Aluminum Sanding Beams (7.25 + 9.5):
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Deadblow Hammer:
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Teflon Fret Dam:
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Fret Slot Saw:
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Super Glue:
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Stew Mac #148 Fretwire:
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Fret Bender:
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Fret Snippers:
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Fret Press Caul w/ Inserts:
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Neck Support Caul:
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8" Radius Sanding Blocks:
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6" Leveling File:
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Neck Support Caul:
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Low Tack Protective Tape:
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Z File (original):
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Fret Rocker:
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Fret End Dressing File:
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Concave Fret End File:
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Polishing Wheels:
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Smooth + Shine Set:
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CHAPTERS:
00:00-1:00 Intro
01:01-02:10 The Job
02:11-06:01 Fret Extraction
06:01-09:24 Leveling the Board
09:25-10:42 Slot Cleanup
10:43-12:10 Fret Prep
12:11-15:06 Refret & Cleanup
15:07-16:54 Fret End Level & Tape
16:55-20:37 Leveling
20:38-23:23 Crowning
23:24-24:26 Fret End Filing
24:27-27:14 Polishing
27:15-30:03 Cleanup & Final Thoughts