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 is advantageous, and Port Orford Cedar as a neck wood. I also review a new […]
Category: Guitar Making
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.
Tips for Bending Wood Bindings
I’ve bent some Ebony binding strips in one of my side bending machines. In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I explain the importance of spreading out the strips, and the moisture/heat requirements, and why Ebony is a great choice for first time building with wood bindings as opposed to plastic.
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, disc sanders, spindle sanders, edge sanders, router table setups, the drill press and the jointer.
Shop Rounds | Tru Oil, 000 Guitar Design, Tuner Counterboring, Shop Filtration
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about the use and application of Tru Oil as a guitar finish, my new short scale 000 design, a new set of bits for counterboring the tuner washers, and the Axiom Stratus and Jet AFS 1000B for shop filtration of fine dust particles.
Torrefied Wood Explained – Podcast Ep. 8
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss the torrefaction process, the tonal implications of torrefied wood for guitar parts such as tops, backs, and necks, and the inherent stability of torrefied wood and more.
Making Bridges for ES-OMC-56 Model Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate my process for batching out guitar bridges for my orchestra model cutaway style 56 guitars, cutting the individual bridge blanks from a billet of Macassar Ebony and shaping them with the bandsaw, spindle sander, drum sander and a chisel.
Understanding Guitar Body Sizes – Podcast Ep. 7
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss the history of Martin Guitars and how their designation system for body sizes is something that guitar makers use today. I discuss the dimensional differences as well as the tonal differences that you can expect. These are the models that I discuss in detail:00 (Grand Concert)000 […]
Inlay Cutting Tips
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I share some tips for cutting guitar inlays including what tools to use, techniques for using the jeweler’s saw, and how to plan out your cuts so that your work comes out the best that it can be.
The Chaos Behind the Scenes at Eric Schaefer Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: A look at the shop when it becomes overwhelmed with projects and dust. I also talk about future plans for dust collection and some tool storage fixtures that I am building.