Emergency Repair for Dented Fret
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In this video, I demonstrate an experimental emergency repair for a dented fret, using a soldering iron, solder paste, and some fret files. This isn’t a permanent solution, but it’s a very serviceable repair until a full fret job can be done.
Products in this video:
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Soldering:
Weller WES51 soldering station - https://amzn.to/3UWOqHb
Iso-Tip silver bearing solder paste - https://amzn.to/3mXY2ou
StewMac files:
StewMac fret crowning file - https://amzn.to/3mPxENC
StewMac fret end dressing file - https://amzn.to/43YKhXm
StewMac 3-corner file - https://amzn.to/40xkane
Taping and sanding:
Blue painter’s tape - https://amzn.to/3Nd76AF
Super-Fine Grade 0000 steel wool - https://amzn.to/40G0Bte
220 grit sandpaper - https://amzn.to/3NpDvUL
320 grit sandpaper - https://amzn.to/3Lmh01g
Finishing oil:
Fretboard oil (Bore oil) - https://amzn.to/3LqU5Cd