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0.023″ Fret Slot Cutting Spiral Bit – 1/8″ Shank (AstraHP Coated)

Fret Slot cutting made easier! Perfect for luthiers of all types, our 1/8″ shank CNC fret slotting CNC bit works well for cutting .023″ fret slots on the fretboard. Now with .076″ length of cut for up to .074″ tangs. AstraHP Coated Tip Size: .023″ (0.6mm) Length of Cut: .076″ (1.93mm) Shank Diameter: 1/8″ (3.175mm) Tool Length: 2″ (38mm) Perfect size for Fret Slots! Also available in a 3 pack Made in USA See description below for Speed and Feed rates. #row-1194408565 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px; } #section_512098028 { padding-top: 45px; padding-bottom: 45px; } @media (min-width:550px) { #section_512098028 { padding-top: 65px; padding-bottom: 65px; } } @media (min-width:850px) { #section_512098028 { padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px; } }

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$24.14 $34.99 In stock

Category: Up-Cut CNC Bits

Most fret slotting profiles are a standard 0.020″ width at the tang, our 1/8″ shank Fret Router bit works well for cutting .023″ fret slots. It also can be used to clean up cavities for inlay. Previously SRF023.

Speeds and Feeds

For hardwood and shell, we recommend the following starting point:

  • Spindle Speed: 24,000RPM
  • Feed rate: 8.0 IPM
  • Plunge rate: 3.0 IPM

Recommended starting points only, does not warranty against tool breakage. Speeds and feeds ma vary depending on material type and thickness, always make test cuts with shallow passes in scrap material to verify speeds and feeds work for your machine and setup.

Formerly 815-SRF023

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Aurora ★★★★★

Switched from a .020″ bit to this .023″ for a recent build and the fret tangs seated perfectly without any extra force. The AstraHP coating seems to be holding up well after several fretboards.

Charlotte L. ★★★★★

I've used this for both cutting fret slots and cleaning out inlay cavities, and it works flawlessly without any burning. The spiral up-cut leaves a much cleaner edge than the standard bits I was using before. For the price, it's a fantastic upgrade for any luthier.

Violet ★★★★★

The cut is clean and precise on every fret slot, and the AstraHP coating held up through a full neck build without any wear. I’ve used it for inlay cavity cleanup too, and the 1/8″ shank keeps it stable even in tight passes.

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