In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am demonstrating fret slotting. This is the powered method on the table saw. I also answer YOUR questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building…
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Side Thicknessing Demonstration and Q&A
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am running a set of side slats through the planer and the drum sander to bring it down to an appropriate thickness for bending. Also, I answer YOUR questions! 🔴 All episodes available…
LIVE(ish) in the Shop | Q&A and a Table Saw Basics Demonstration
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I’m answering your lutherie questions, preparing my sides for thicknessing and demonstrating basic ripping on the table saw. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop…
Scarf Joint and Neck Blank Making Demonstration and Q&A
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate the truing process of the scarf joint and the assembly of the scarf joint and the heel block to the neck blank. Also, per usual, I answer your Q’s. 🔴 Register…
Tour of my Side Bending Setup and a Q&A
I talk about the side bending process and show my side bending “carousel.” Also, I answer YOUR questions! 🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course “Building an…
Soundboard Joining Demonstration with Q&A
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate the use of a joining board for joining some Sitka Spruce tops. I also talk a little bit on the topic of jointing as well. ANNND I answer your questions! 🔴…
Guitar Mold Making Demonstration with Q&A
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I use some sanders and a router with a flush trim bit to duplicate and stack pieces of MDF to make a mold for my new parlor guitars. I also answer your questions!…
Guitar #85 Speaks! plus a Finish Prep Demonstration and Q&A
I tune up and play guitar #85 for the first time! Then we strip it down and begin the process of finish prep by steaming out dents, filling gaps, and fixing blemishes. 🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar…
Q&A and a Nut Slotting Demonstration on Guitar #85
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer some viewer questions and I give a demonstration of nut slotting techniques on Guitar #85. 🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴Check out…
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.
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