Guitar Fret Wire Bender and Straightener

Fret Wire Bender & Straightener: 

Our fret wire bender makes getting the perfect fret radius simple. It’s designed to bend the wire on the front, straighten it in the back.

Key Features:

• Bend Fret Wire: The front bends wire to your desired radius
• Straighten Fret Wire: The back straightens wire if you accidently over bend
• Adjustable Knob: Easily adjust the roller up or down to the desired radius
• Radius Gauge: Bonus radius gauge designed to simulate a fret slot 
• Material: PLA

Instructions for Use:

1. Set Up
First, hold the bender steady or mount it to a workbench using the two screw holes at the bottom of the tool. You can also use a bench clamp to secure it.

2. Adjust the Center Roller
To start, set the center roller high by turning the thumb screw to the left. Then, gradually lower it by turning the thumb screw to the right in small increments until you achieve the desired radius. Turning the screw left produces a flatter radius, while turning it right creates a rounder radius.

3. Bend the Wire
Next, rest the wire on the left bearing and place the fret tang between the collars. While making contact with the right roller, slowly turn the handle until the wire touches both rollers evenly, forming your desired radius.

4. Flatten as Needed
On the straightening side, the tool uses flange bearings to keep the fret wire securely in place, preventing it from slipping off the bearings. To flatten the wire, position it between the flanges on the bearings. First, turn the thumb screw to the left to raise the center roller. Then, turn it to the right in small increments, flattening the wire slightly each time. Avoid flattening too much at once, as this may cause the bearings to lock up.

5. Check with the Radius Gauge
After adjusting, use the included fret radius gauge to check your radius. Place the fret wire in the appropriate slot on the gauge to see if the wire matches the desired radius or falls between adjustments.

6. Inspect and Adjust
Finally, inspect the curve and repeat the process if necessary until you reach the desired radius.