The sixth part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder. This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the…
Category: Tools
Clamps for Guitar Making | Podcast Ep. 10
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, we are talking clamps, clamps, clamps! Cam clamps, c-clamps, spring clamps, bridge clamps and more! You are going to be sick of hearing about clamps by the end of this one.
Shop Rounds – Binding Towers, Parlor Guitar Molds, Batching Parts
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I compare the Stewmac Binding Tower with the Luthier’s Mercantile Binding tower. I discuss mold making and the batching out of guitar parts for the Acoustic Guitar Build workshops. 🔴 Register for an…
Shop Rounds | New Parlor Guitar Project, Setting up a Finishing Room, Dental Scrapers for Lutherie
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about what is coming next after Guitar #85. We take a look at my finishing room that I am setting up for efficiently working on my hand rubbed finishes. Lastly, my…
Counterboring Gearless Tuners into the Headstock of Guitar #85
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am installing some Steinberger Gearless Tuners. These tuners are a whole different conception of how a tuner should work with the string descending into the headstock instead of wrapping around the post.…
Shop Rounds | Mylar Pickguards, Endpins, Brace Chisels, Finishing Cloth
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I cover clear pickguards for fingerstyle guitars, installing endpins, Two Cherries Brace Carving Chisels, and how to remove sizing from new finish rags. 🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop…
Shop Rounds | Pearl Rosettes and Purfling, Inlay, End Wedge Templates, Neck Angle Jig, Rosette Jig
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I’ve closed the box on Guitar #85 and I’m talking about planning your binding and purfling scheme. This particular scheme includes mother of pearl in the purfling and rosette. I have a wolf…
Shop Rounds | Bridge Design, Lattice Back Bracing, Kerfing, Cedar for Necks, Router Safety Tool
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I’m taking a look at some of the progress on guitar #85. I discuss lattice bracing versus ladder bracing, elegant and functional bridge design, why running the side braces up through the kerfing…
Best Kerfing Clamps for Guitar Building | How to Make Them
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I show you how I modify c-clamps to make the perfect clamps for installing the kerfed lining on an acoustic guitar.
Buying Equipment for Guitar Making – Podcast Ep. 9
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss stationary power tools and the considerations that go into purchasing them for a luthier’s shop.We cover the bandsaw, the table saw, the planer, the drum sander, industrial thickness sanders, belt sanders,…
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