Here is an idea for a simple fret cutting jig that could incorporate the notched template on a table saw with a .023" kerf blade:
- Get a long rigid miter fence, one that will support your fretboard throughout its travel during cutting frets. Make sure it is exactly perpendicular to the blade, straight stock (maybe MDF) etc.Drill two mounting holes in the forward face of the miter fence to accommodate the mounting holes of the template, locating the template so the "0" notch is just to the left or the right (depending on whether you are going to use the template left-handed or right-handed) of the blade (to give you a little deadwood). Screw on the template so its notched edge is about 1/2" from the top of the table saw.
- Put a .0625" (1/16") pin in the deadwood area of the fretboard (the waste on the end before the planned position of your zero fret or nut slot), at a height such that the pin will fit neatly into the slot (17/32", if your template slotted edge is 1/2" high).
- Fit the pin in the first slot to slot your zero fret or the front face of your nut (the template will have to be designed to be offset .0115" back away from fret 1 if you plan to use it for locating a nut). Saw the slot.
- Move to the next slot (remembering whether you are using that slot, unless you are using the Bear Meadow Diatonic Template with its blank-out clips in place) and saw the slot.
- Etc