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More consistent fret installation!

Fret Press System

Pressing frets into place is a time-saving and accurate method widely used in guitar production. Our self-leveling steel fret press caul, fitted to our heavy-duty arbor press, brings this method to your shop. The arbor press is made of cast steel, with an adjustable steel pinion for firm pressure.

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Tools : Special tools for: Fretting : Fret Press System : Most consistent fret jobs possible.
 Item#  Description   In stock   Price   Quantity   
 4483  Fret press system  Yes   $164.72 
 4478  Arbor press only  Yes   $110.89 

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#4483 Fret Press System includes:
• Arbor press
• Self leveling caul
• Hardwood neck support (contoured and cork-lined)
• Five radiused brass fretting inserts

Radiused brass fretting inserts are interchangeable, 2-1/2" (63.50mm) wide.
Radii included 7-1/4", 9-1/2", 12", and 16"-radius fretboards, and a special 6"-radius caul to hold down the fret ends for gluing.
(184.15mm, 241.30mm, 304.80mm, 406.40mm, and 152.40mm)

Additional radii are available: Fret Press Inserts

Dimensions
Base
 
9-1/2" x 4" x 2" high (241.30mm x 101.60mm x 50.80mm)
Overall height minus the ram
 
10-1/2" (266.70mm)
Ram length
 
7-1/2" (190.50mm) and 3/4" (19.05mm) square
Handle diameter
 
1/2" (12.70mm)
Handle length
 
11-3/4" (298.45mm)
Maximum vertical opening
 
4-1/2" (114.30mm)
Throat depth
 
4-3/4" (120.65mm)

The distance from the center of the ram to the vertical support beam is 3-1/8" (79.38mm). This press can exert up to 1/2 ton of pressure (453.6kg).


Shown on page 9 of our latest catalog.

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