Reddit reviews BQLZR 8ft Golden Brass Fretwire For Mandolin Banjo Cigar Box Guitar 1.5mm

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For Mandolin Banjo Cigar BoxThe width of crown is 1.5mm

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u/steveh_2o · 2 pointsr/cigarboxguitars

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Fret wire is cheap if you don't mind waiting a few weeks. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQ25B7A?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Need an actual fret saw. I've never found a hardware store with a narrow kerf saw that works right.

I'm not sure about San Diego, but I'm pretty successful at finding beat up first act or the like small guitars at my local Goodwill. If they are missing strings they usually get thrown in the toy section for $1.99.
I can salvage the tuners. I have reused the frets but the tang gets damaged and will need super glue.
Sometimes I find a box there but I usually find boxes at "Vendor Mall" type places. Any cigar shops I have asked seem to have theirs spoken for or want around $10 a box. I usually end up paying 3-4$ for a good modern box. Old ones seem to be pretty high when I see them.

Wood for the necks isn't a problem for me I have a good supply of walnut and cherry, but thrift store and curb furniture is a source.

Lots of printable PDF fret layouts available free online. I use the fret calculator on stewmac's website, but there is a version of wFret I think that will create custom printable templates.