In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am cannibalizing an old Goya headplate to make an endwedge. Then I demonstrate the router template method of cutting the pocket for endwedge installation. Some tips for workshop jigs, and for executing…
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Neck Carving and Fitting | Guitar #116
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am finalizing my neck carve and neck fit on a florentine cutaway. I talk about the various tools I use for neck carving, how to blend the aesthetic elements at the cutaway…
Binding Channel Cutting Demonstration at Advanced Binding/Purfling Workshop
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about binding and purfling channels and the binding tower jig and demonstrate techniques for cutting channels on a florentine cutaway soundbox. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an…
Q&A | Building Jigs and Forms, Fretboard Polish, Rosette Cutters
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – tonewood suppliers – Electric Guitar neck angles – Rosette cutting jigs – What material to use for molds forms and jigs – What do you use to…
Q&A | Buying or Building Side Benders, Where did EVO Gold Fretwire Go, and More!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Fixing cracked sides – Sharpening plane blades and chisels – Buying or building a side bending machine? – Using cactus juice to harden wood – Bending tips…
Q&A | Side Bending Tips, Joining Bookmatched Pairs, Controlling Shop Humidity and More!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Introducing my new “Florentine Cutaway and Advanced Binding/Purfling Methods” Workshop! (https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/florentine-cutaway-and-advanced-binding-purfling-methods-workshop-build-options/) – I have Wenge for sale! email me at eric@ericschaeferguitars.com – Where to find prefab materials…
Q&A | Fixing Finish Runs, Installing Mylar Pickguards, Making Cutaways and More!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – What is the best way to fix a finish drip? – How to install a clear mylar pickguard without bubbles – The most expensive lutherie tool yet!…
Q&A | Taptuning Tops, Tonewood Myths, Best Guitar Brands, and More!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show – Favorite Guitar brands/companies – Fret slotting saws – Marketing your guitars – How many pounds of pressure do go-bars produce? –…
Refretting a Guitar with a Bound Fretboard | Masterclass
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I have a repair to execute on an electric guitar with pitted frets that need replacing. This is a good opportunity to replace with Evo Gold! I cover heating and pulling the old…
Q&A | Resonating vs Reflecting Backs, Top Thickness, Scrapwood uses, and more!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – What do you do with your scrap wood? – Buying pre-bent sides – Best heating blanket for side bending – radial rosettes – thicknessing backs as a…
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