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Nov 19, 2009 In the past I've used double-stick tape to attach the fret slotting template to the neck. In the future, I'll use this jig. The template sits in a recess in the back of the board. This is for use on a radial saw. I have a special fence with a pin that engages the notches in the template. [?IMG] StewMac has instructions Jan 5, 2015 Always a pleasure to do business with you. You have exceptional products and service". The LMI Manual Slotting System is designed around our large selection of precisely machined polycarbonate slotting templates, so this tool will enable you to cut accurate fret slots for many scale lengths. fret" positions, to keep the guess-work out of using adding extra frets to diatonic scale pattern. Locator Pin. .0625"dia x 3/4"L ground precision steel pin for use in designing a table saw setup; Luthiers Merchantile Fretting Jig Locating Pin, designed for Bear Meadow Templates (required for the LMI Manual Slotting System). I'm about to buy either the LMI or Stewmac jig and wondered if anyone who had some experience of them could tell me how well they work. I know the LMI jig is a fair bit more expensive but it does look well designed and sturdy. Is the Stewmac jig as good? Cheers Gerry. Aug 1, 2016 Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on manual slotting systems vs table saw systems? Also, which system I use the LMI "Manual Slotting System". It takes me I now use a fretboard slotting jig made by GMC luthier tools in UK which always works well for me and the saw blades are easily replaceable. Jul 4, 2008 I have had both the StewMac fretting saw and the LMI fretting saw. The LMI seems better made to me. I'm about to make a new manual fret slotting jig, similar to my old one: Image It's made with a pair of those furniture bolt/screws that are threaded for wood at one end and machine threads on the other. C. LMI Power slotting system with plans for the jig for $193 plus the cost of wood for the carriage. D. The stew mac Table saw blade @ $88.00 plus $40 for the fret scale templates and the cost of woods for the carriage and not very detailed instructions. It seems the cheapest way to go is option D and I'd have I am a long time lurker of the site and I am getting close to needing to cut the fret slots on a mandolin. Can anyone give me an opinion on the jig with the japanese pull saw? I don't mind spending the money if it is truly a good tool. Regards and thanks for all the help, Jacob.