Category Archives: Tools
Serious Bandsaw Upgrade! | The Laguna LT20 as a Dedicated Resaw
Adjusting the Truss Rod on a Santa Cruz Guitar
Acoustic Bridge Removal Masterclass
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I bring you a deep dive on removing acoustic guitar bridges with just a heating blanket and some spatulas.
We focus on the technique of working the spatulas off of each other to carefully and cleanly separate the bridge from the top with minimal damage.
Q&A | Harp Guitar Resto, Fretboard Polish, Top Cracks, and More!
Guitar Bridge Shaping | Techniques and Tools | Guitar #119
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am carving several facets and roundovers into an ebony bridge and discussing the various tools, tips and techniques I use for designing and making acoustic guitar bridges. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com
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Installing an Ebony Endwedge | Router Template Method | Guitar #119
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 fine, fiber tearout repairs on a western red cedar top are included.
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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 (for example, the heelcap, the fretboard binding etc..), and ultimately how to attach the neck to the body.
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🔴Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://lxm.a73.myftpupload.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/
🔴Check out the online course: Tru Oil Finishing: A Method for Acoustic Guitar: https://lxm.a73.myftpupload.com/course/tru-oil-finishing-method-acoustic-guitar/
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.
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🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://lxm.a73.myftpupload.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/
🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://lxm.a73.myftpupload.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/
🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://lxm.a73.myftpupload.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://lxm.a73.myftpupload.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/
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 oil or polish up the fretboard?
🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com
🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://lxm.a73.myftpupload.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/
🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://lxm.a73.myftpupload.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/
🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://lxm.a73.myftpupload.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://lxm.a73.myftpupload.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/