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In this episode, Ben is having difficulty with the fretwork. The wood is just too soft even with the fretboard thoroughly soaked in Cactus Juice.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & explanations
1:38 Time skipping - the start of this 3-day fret job
3:40 Using stainless steel frets & de-tanging
6:42 The OTHER masking tape trick
7:16 Installing the frets - take 1
9:40 Ben's worry comes true - the fretboard is too soft
12:06 Going to cry in the corner now :(
12:30 Time skipping again to the present day
13:43 Using Thin Superglue to further stabilise the fretboard
18:11 Done! Using superglue as a finish - a game-changer?
19:28 Preparing the fretboard for Frets - take 3?
21:41 Building up more layers of superglue - thin & medium - like a proper finish
24:57 Sanding back with 400 grit & then the final application
27:24 Doesn't this look stunning?!
28:30 Final sanding and re-cutting fret slots
30:16 Using the fret press - should go much better this time...
33:37 Conclusion - Longest fret job Ever?!?
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