In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I break down some estimated costs for tools, jigs, parts and materials to get started in acoustic guitar making. I also talk about the cost of education in lutherie.
Category: Jigs
Q&A – Teak tonewood, Jackplane Angles and Katalox necks
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: Can you use Teak as an instrument wood? Standard angle or alternate angles for jackplanes? How does Katalox compare to Rosewood for guitar necks?
Adding an Offset to a Rosette
I demonstrate the use of the radial rosette maker jig to add an offset to a radial rosette pattern on an acoustic guitar build. This is a follow up to the first video in this series: Making a Radial Rosette I’m using the Radial Rosette Maker jig available at https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/
Making a Radial Rosette
Step-by-step, how I create beautiful, radial wood rosettes to make my guitars really stand out, visually. I’m using the Radial Rosette Maker jig available at https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/
Introducing the Radial Rosette Maker jig
After 6 years of iterating on the design of this jig, I am proud to say that the Radial Rosette Maker is now available! The Radial Rosette Maker is an all-in-one rosette workstation that facilitates the design and creation of modern rosette styles including radial rosettes and offset rosettes. For more info and to purchase […]
Making an Offset, Radial Rosette
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I create some offset radial rosettes for my ES2.OMC model Guitars and share the process of cutting and installing radial sections, routing the pocket and installing the rosette. To purchase the jig used in this video visit: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/ Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar Making […]
Creating a Custom Bridge Clamp
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about making a custom fox-style bridge clamp to pin and glue an unconventional bridge design. Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar Making Tips from DIY Guitarmaking Want to really learn more!? Take a class with Eric Schaefer and build your own guitar in […]
A Better Neck Carving Fixture
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about the neck carving jig that I use, and the reasons why I think it is a better way to shape and contour a guitar neck. I also show you how to build this simple jig. Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar Making […]
Building a Guitar in 8 Days – A Recap of the 2018 Workshops
A recap of all the 2018 Acoustic Guitar Building Workshops at Eric Schaefer Guitars! Building a Guitar in 8 Days – A Recap of the 2018 Workshops from Eric Schaefer on Vimeo. Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar Making Tips from DIY Guitarmaking Want to really learn more!? Take a class […]
Six tools I recommend for 2019
I discuss a selection of tools that have been a very welcome addition to my shop. These tools are not the “necessary” tools of luthiers, but rather, tools that make guitar building more efficient, more precise, or just plain fun. The Tools: – Rolling Pin Sander from Elevate Lutherie – Robo-sander – Japanese Curved Edge […]