Filling fret slots with epoxy

[Carl Hillman]

Jaco didn't need glitter.

But, there were times when he needed warpaint.

 

[Rolling Thunder]

Jaco didn't need glitter.

Well good thing I'm not building this for him, I guess?

 

[Rolling Thunder]

So it would seem that I would need to widen the fret slots much like nut slots (if I wanted heavier gauge strings).

What would be the best method and tool for that job? A wider fret saw (cutting downwards on fretboard) or some kind of file (I'm thinking the triangle shaped shaft with a "point" filing directly downward)?

 

[Rôckhewer]

widen the fret slots much like nut slots

Didn't you just answer your own question?
I imagine guaged nut slot files would work nicely.
You got a set?
Start with the smallest & work your way up as wide as you want.
Just don't go too deep & compromise the structural integrity of the board.

 

[Rolling Thunder]

Didn't you just answer your own question?
I imagine guaged nut slot files would work nicely.
You got a set?
Start with the smallest & work your way up as wide as you want.
Just don't go too deep & compromise the structural integrity of the board.

I do, I bought the complete $tewmac set. The biggest hurdle I see is making it even (given the 9.5" radius fretboard).