In this episode I investigate an alternative tonewood for fretboards and bridges: Katalox. Then I show how I pull the fretboard, the bridge and the headplate from a single board. Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar Making Tips on “The Small Shop Luthier Blog” Want to really learn more!? Take a […]
Month: May 2017
Much Ado about Superglue: Part 2
Glue Delivery Strategies Being careful and meticulous, almost surgical, with the way you deliver water thin CA to the workpiece is the key to a long and happy relationship with water thin superglue. If you aren’t careful you will create a mess that is very time consuming to clean up. First of all, Wax paper, teflon, […]
Much Ado about Superglue: Part 1
Superglue can be a luthier’s best friend or worst enemy. Technically called Cyanoacrylate glue, or CA, in most cases it cures with effectively no wait time. The thinnest viscosities have incredible wicking properties that allow the glue to penetrate a pre-assembled, clamped joint. However, CA can be a nightmare to work with if you are […]
Ken plays the guitar he built from scratch while reflecting on the week
To see more pictures of Ken’s experience, check out the Student Photo Gallery To learn more about the 8 day Acoustic Guitar Workshop in Bernville, check out the Hands on Guitar Building School Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar Making Tips on “The Small Shop Luthier Blog” Want to really learn […]