StewMac Fret Slotting Miter Box with Japanese Fret Saw

A StewMac original, better than ever

Big improvements in smoothness and efficiency make this exclusive StewMac tool set the ideal fret slotting solution for small shops. Through years of constant use and clever improvements, they've created the single best tool for hand-cutting fret slots.

The simplest way to cut perfect fret slots

The craftsmanship and efficiency of traditional handmade Japanese woodworking saws are legendary. We are pleased to offer a unique example made specifically for cutting fret slots, complete with easy depth-of-cut adjustment. This is our smoothest, most efficient handsaw for fret work?it cuts FAST!

Cuts smooth as glass

The fret saw glides through the ball-bearing rollers with no jamming or chattering. You've never felt a miter saw move this freely without looseness. The bearings hold the blade perpendicular to the fretboard at a perfect right angle.

Clear view of the action

Our uncluttered design lets you see and feel the slot being cut. Set the slot depth to suit your fretwire, and the saw stops cutting when you reach that point. Easy!

Work fast with templates

Our Fret Scale Templates are made for our miter box: their notches click onto the box's index pin so you can slot an entire board quickly. No measuring! Of course, you can use the miter box without templates too.

Helping-hand thumbwheels hold the fretboard, leaving your hands free for sawing.

"You won't believe how smoothly our improved fret slotting system works!"

—Don MacRostie, StewMac R&D

The Fret Slotting Miter Box accommodates fingerboards up to 1/2" (12.7mm) thick and 3" (76.2mm) wide. The box is rugged aluminum, 12" (305mm) long. Hex wrenches are included for setting the rollers to fit your saw blade.