There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of working with your hands, and that’s especially true when it comes to woodworking. As a luthier, you know the importance of having high-quality hand tools to create beautiful, functional pieces of art. In this article, we’ll talk about the absolute essentials that no luthier can do without. Chisels …
As a musician, you know that taking care of your instruments is important. A well-maintained instrument will not only last longer, but it will also sound better. One of the best ways to ensure that your guitars are properly taken care of is to have your own repair bench. Building a guitar repair bench is …
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According to Google’s currently featured result as of 11/1/2021, the definition for the word luthier is as follows: Luthier: A maker of stringed instruments such as violins or guitars. But is it really all there is to it? This post will dive deeper into all of the requirements to become a Luthier and other important …
When working with finishing shapes that are relatively complex such as guitar bodies, having a router table for guitar building allows you to work more easily and accurately. It eliminates the need to clamp down pieces of wood to do profiling, edges, and similar operations. This applies especially if the pieces themselves are smaller than …
Router Table for Guitar Building – simple steps to decide which one is the best? Read More »
When considering which tools are a must-have to build good instruments, belt/disc and spindle sanders are a really nice addition to any shop. In this article, we’ll cover the best spindle sanders for guitar building based on our experience But oscillating spindle sanders are the ones to look for if you plan on taking things …
