"Every once and a while a tool comes along that completely changes the game. The Fractal Fret Press is one of these tools."
Dan Erlewine, renowned repairman and teacher
"…in my opinion, it checks the boxes for creating a new way to do better fret work in a fraction of the time with less equipment…"
Jason Kostal, Kostal Guitars
"For professional fretters, the fractal fret press is a significant advancement in the evolution of our trade."
Ian Davlin, The Looth Group, Founder
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"The Fractal Fret Press is probably the best fretting tool we've seen introduced to the market in the last 10 years." Doug Proper, Guitar Specialist Instrument Repair |
"I've been using the Fractal Press for most of this year, and I've been continuously impressed with its operation every time I use it. What can I say, it just works better than any other press method."
James Gay, G&L Custom Shop Master Builder
"Any fret size, any radius, fractically perfect in every way!"
Evan Gluck, New York Guitar Repair
"I'm an old man and I am set in my ways. I have hammered in frets for 40 years. Until now. The Edwards press is revolutionary. Quality, consistency, ease of use. It does't get any better than that."
Greg Platzer, Greg Platzer Guitars
"As soon as I saw The Fractal Fret Press, I knew it was a better way. My fret installation has never been better."
Michael Greenfield, Greenfield Guitars
"The Fractal Fret Press is an amazing new tool. It replaces an entire box of cauls and does an amazing job. Not only for re-frets but works great for pressing in loose factory frets without fussing around for the correct radius caul. It makes fretting a little more fun."
Gary Brawer, Gary Brawer Guitar Repair
J Edwards Fractal Fret Press
The testimonials for the new Fractal Fret Press keep rolling in. Everyone who uses this new product falls in love with it. Why? Because it elegantly solves all the problems with traditional caul-based fret pressing had while making fret work go faster with better results.
The Fractal Fret Press is the result of years of development by luthier Jerame Edwards, with design assistance and precision machining expertise from James Roadman.
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Why It's a Game-Changer:
Perfect Fit on Any Fingerboard
- Self-adjusting brass "shoes" adapt to any fingerboard radius from 6" to flat.
- Works effortlessly on compound-radius boards, vintage fretboards, and inconsistent radii.
No More Swapping Cauls
- Replaces an entire box of cauls—one tool does it all.
- Eliminates the need for additional hammering to chase frets into place.
Faster, More Efficient Work
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Designed for Maximum Compatibility
- The Original Fractal Fret Press seamlessly integrates into a drill press, 3/8" arbor press, StewMac's Jaws 1, and Jaws 2 systems.
- The Bladed Fractal Fret Press is designed to fit a standard Fret Press Caul. This allows easy swapping between traditional inserts and the Fractal, giving you maximum flexibility with your existing tools.
Built by Luthiers, for Luthiers
- Each tool is meticulously handcrafted by Jerame Edwards in his San Antonio, Texas workshop.
- Exclusively available from StewMac.
- Backed by StewMac’s Unconditional Lifetime Promise.
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"I made this tool for me and my shop, and I'm honored to know this has become an indispensable tool for so many people across the world. Now that StewMac carries it, I'm happy to know it can reach even more people, and is backed by their Lifetime Promise." Jerame Edwards, luthier and inventor of the Fractal Fret Press |
Product Details/Specs
- Premium Construction: High-quality brass and steel for durability and precision.
- Self-Adjusting Shoes: Individual brass feet conform to the fretboard radius.
- The Tight Grouping of Contact Points: Ensures evenly distributed pressure for consistent results using less force.
- Gentle Yet Powerful: The wider shoe requires minimal pressure to fully seat frets, making the job easier on the arms and joints.
- Time-Saving Precision: Reduces fret leveling and crowning work post-installation.
- 1-5/8" overall width.
- Fret End Overbending Made Easy: The articulating design ensures frets seat without springing back.
