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.
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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.
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.
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.
Gluing the Bookmatched Pairs for the Guitar Build Workshops
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am joining the bookmatched sets of Nicaraguan Rosewood, Honduran Mahogany and German Spruce that I jointed in the previous video. These bookmatched sets will be used on upcoming student builds.
Jointing Tops and Backs for the Guitar Build Workshops
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making I’m jointing the soundboards and backs for the acoustic guitar build workshops. I’m using a shooting board and a #5 jack plane.
Recap of the 2020 Acoustic Guitar Build Workshops
Thoughts on Wood Choice for Inlay
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, a discussion of the considerations one should make when selecting materials for use as inlay on your guitar’s headstock or fretboard.
Creating Space for the Truss Rod and Installing Brass Inserts on the Tenon of Guitars #56 and #57
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: Continuing where I left off with the Ziricote and Western Red Cedar guitar #56 and the Tiger Myrtle and Redwood guitar #57, I cut a pocket for the truss rod extension to fit in the mortise and drill holes for the brass insert that secures the bolt in […]