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HCG Masterclasses: Refretting Tool Source

HCG Masterclasses: Refretting Tool Source

October 23, 2025

Below you will find a list of links to some tools that are necessary for re fretting, as well some additions i personally use that i think will help you along on your journey!

Please note that there are going to be cheaper and alternative options elsewhere, stewmac is a fantastic source to compare to. Please feel free to search the web and post in the masterclass facebook page (here) if you are curious or have any questions.

Tools
Stewmac refretting hammer
Stewmac fret tang cutters
Japanese fret slot cleaning saw
Fret slot cleaning set (not totally necessary)
Fingerboard radius blocks set (cheaper alternatives may be found on amazon/australian luthier supplies)
Stewmac fret cutters
Stewmac Precision straight edge (other alternatives will work)
Stewmac fret dressing file (the medium file is the only one I use, though you can also buy and modify your own like I mentioned in the class)
Stewmac fret rocker 
Stewmac snap file system (I only use the diamond file, this is expensive, so consider alternatives before investing)


Supplies (coming soon)



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Refretting/Nut making step by step guide
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October 21, 2025

Harron Custom Guitars Workshop Classes

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Classes are hosted in Melbourne and Brisbane, we cover a large array of theory, problem solving as well as an intensive practical session where you'll get to bring along your very own guitar to set up!

 

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