The tool is capable of bending single frets, full fretwire lengths and coiled fret wire unbending.
REVISED OCT 2024
The tool has been revised to include a mounting block for orientation in a bench vise. This allows the tool be firmly held in the most suitable attitude for each task. In addition a steel cam follower bearing is utilised for the unbending feature.
VIDEO NOTE:
The videos are provided for reference only and demonstrate the unique bending capability of the design. Please refer to the individual photos and description for details of construction and features.
FEATURES:
Close pitch precision bending rollers - (permitting accurate single frets to be bent).
Dual groove main feed wheel for wide & narrow fret tangs.
Separate straightening roller and guide wheel.
Robust stainless steel construction.
Detachable mounting block for orientation in bench vice.
FRET BENDING SETUP & USE
The fret wire tang is located into one of the feed wheel grooves - narrow or wide depending on fret wire gauge.
The handle is turned to feed the wire through the rollers.
Pressure is applied to the bending rollers via the top thumb screw in order to achieve the required radius. The close proximity of the bending rollers permit single fret lengths to be bent.
UNBENDING / COILED WIRE STRAIGHTENING
The straightening wheels are fixed permanently on the tool in a position that doesn't interfere with bending. This avoids removal and replacement of rollers and ensures continuity between bending and unbending use. The wire is fed through the underside of the feed wheel and the thumb nut tightened to apply unbending pressure on the wire.
Q. "What radii can it be set up for and how?"
A. As there are numerous fret wire options with respect to gauge and material composition, it is not possible to 'dial up' a previous setting - e.g. small differences in cross section of the crown and barbs will cause the radii to differ between similar gauges. Once the radius has been setup for a particular fret wire type, the tool will maintain this for consistent fret bending.
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