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Which side is it on? I would imagine it would be on the sound hole side so that you could end the fretboard wherever you want it. I can't imagine why it would be on the nut side, unless it was for a fender Style electric guitar Maybe?

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https://www.lmii.com/pre-slotted-pre-radiused-fingerboards/7618-indian-rosewood-fingerboard-1st-grade-24562-scale-12-radius-22-frets.html

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The boards are CNC slotted with a nut slot offset to correct for fret saw blade kerf for compensation purposes so that the bridge edge of the slot is at true zero. This method of slotting works well for most builders. To bring the breakaway point of the nut slot closer to the bridge, it is easy to file away the amount of material desired. This method will not allow a zero fret.

If you do cut it off, whatever you do, DO NOT THROW AWAY THE OFFCUT!

DannyV wrote:

If you do cut it off, whatever you do, DO NOT THROW AWAY THE OFFCUT!

Not sure why not Danny. I usually keep the soundhole cutoff but not the nut. As usual I could be missing an opportunity.

Author:	SnowManSnow [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:52 am ]
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There is a .25 extra length on this LmI FB. Is this an accident or did they actually consider that a lot of builders use a .25 nut and left this to help w spacing? If it’s there on purpose then bravo limo. Bravo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Author:	Pmaj7 [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:55 am ]
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Which side is it on? I would imagine it would be on the sound hole side so that you could end the fretboard wherever you want it. I can't imagine why it would be on the nut side, unless it was for a fender Style electric guitar Maybe? New username, same ole Pat Macaluso!

Author:	Michaeldc [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:57 am ]
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or you could install a zero fret.

Author:	SnowManSnow [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:11 am ]
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Pmaj7 wrote: Which side is it on? I would imagine it would be on the sound hole side so that you could end the fretboard wherever you want it. I can't imagine why it would be on the nut side, unless it was for a fender Style electric guitar Maybe? New username, same ole Pat Macaluso! It’s on the nut side Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Author:	Haans [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:28 am ]
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Cut it off...

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Author:	klooker [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:36 am ]
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Whenever I slot my own using a jig, you always end up with that piece past the nut. Cutting it off is another step. I suspect they're just saving time.

Author:	SnowManSnow [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:36 am ]
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Haans wrote: Cut it off... I plan to ... just wondered if it was there for a specific purpose Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Author:	johnparchem [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:03 pm ]
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As mentioned by Michael you can install a zero fret although I believe by default LMI does not slot it as a zero fret rather they cut the slot a tad long (half the kerf) to put the nut at the zero location. Personally I would rather it be cut as a zero slot and get the half of kerf as a touch of nut compensation.

Author:	Haans [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:06 pm ]
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How would you know where zero was if they didn't put it there...

Author:	DannyV [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:06 pm ]
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If you do cut it off, whatever you do, DO NOT THROW AWAY THE OFFCUT! I personally like to take an extra 1 mm off that end and decrease the compensation by the same.

Author:	Hans Mattes [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:33 pm ]
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LMI will slot fingerboards with ⅛", ¼", ⅜", or ½" left behind the first cut. And they will position the first cut for a nut or for a zero fret. Your call. As an aside, I always use a zero fret (and a bolt-on neck). I'm too old to play "macho." Why make life harder?

Author:	meddlingfool [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:37 pm ]
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I think it's just an artifact from how they produce it, and that it does not serve a purpose.

Author:	LarryH [ Sat Nov 10, 2018 5:54 pm ]
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https://www.lmii.com/pre-slotted-pre-ra ... frets.html PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The boards are CNC slotted with a nut slot offset to correct for fret saw blade kerf for compensation purposes so that the bridge edge of the slot is at true zero. This method of slotting works well for most builders. To bring the breakaway point of the nut slot closer to the bridge, it is easy to file away the amount of material desired. This method will not allow a zero fret.

Author:	Haans [ Sat Nov 10, 2018 6:08 pm ]
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Every rule has a zero start but they are alum or steel, most plastic "kiddie" rulers have a zero mark and are longer than the zero start AND, you Never, Ever start at the end of a board in case of cracking. Just saw it off or cut your zero fret to whatever you want if that is what you use. Personally I only tried it once and found it interfered with refretting unless you like to pull it and re-install all the time.

Author:	Joe Beaver [ Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:45 pm ]
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Danny, Now it is becoming clear to me. Who would toss exotic wood? Not me, not now.....

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Author:	johnparchem [ Sat Nov 10, 2018 6:37 pm ]
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LarryH wrote: https://www.lmii.com/pre-slotted-pre-radiused-fingerboards/7618-indian-rosewood-fingerboard-1st-grade-24562-scale-12-radius-22-frets.html PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The boards are CNC slotted with a nut slot offset to correct for fret saw blade kerf for compensation purposes so that the bridge edge of the slot is at true zero. This method of slotting works well for most builders. To bring the breakaway point of the nut slot closer to the bridge, it is easy to file away the amount of material desired. This method will not allow a zero fret. You can buy a blank and hit the customize button and get it pre slotted almost anyway you want. They are usually very quick to customize and ship. They have a zero fret option.

Author:	Joe Beaver [ Sat Nov 10, 2018 7:02 pm ]
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DannyV wrote: If you do cut it off, whatever you do, DO NOT THROW AWAY THE OFFCUT! Not sure why not Danny. I usually keep the soundhole cutoff but not the nut. As usual I could be missing an opportunity.

Author:	dofthesea [ Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:00 am ]
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I always save the offcuts until the guitar is finished. You just never know.

Author:	Tim L [ Sun Nov 11, 2018 2:21 pm ]
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LMI leaves material on both ends of the serviced fingerboards, or at least they used to. I drill holes on the centerline at each end and use them to register the fingerboard in fixtures that I made. I still do that even though I am making my own fingerboards now. When finished I just cut it off making sure there is not a step.

Author:	DannyV [ Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:48 pm ]
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Joe Beaver wrote: DannyV wrote: If you do cut it off, whatever you do, DO NOT THROW AWAY THE OFFCUT! Not sure why not Danny. I usually keep the soundhole cutoff but not the nut. As usual I could be missing an opportunity. Because one day you will end up with a bag full big enough for a worthy fire, Joe. Oh course I'm kidding, but we must all have a big bag or box of exotic offcuts, to precious to throw out. The odd one does come in handy.