Prep-Work For Fretwork The key to a better fret job, is prep-work. Here I’m radiusing the fret wire and cutting the frets to length. I always cut the first and last inch off the ends of the fret wire as that part doesn’t radius. Then I am using the Stewmac deluxe fret tang nipper on the ends of the frets. Normally this tang nipper does a good enough job that I can just seat the frets after using it. But on this neck I wanted to make sure that the ends were flat so I went over each one with a fil

Here’s a simplified guide to re-leveling your guitar frets: ### What You Need: - Fret leveling beam or flat file - Marker (Sharpie) - Masking tape - Sandpaper (320 to 2000 grit) - Fret crowning file - Polishing compound ### Steps: 1. **Prepare the Guitar:** - Loosen or remove the strings. - Tape off the fretboard between the frets to protect it. 2. **Check for Flatness:** - Make sure the neck is straight using a straightedge. Adjust the truss rod if needed. 3. **Mark the Frets:** - Use a marker