Learn how to properly cut the fret channels for fretted instruments. The most precise way of cutting these channels is by the use of a fret channel cutting template and jig. We have plans available for you to make your own precise fret channel cutting jig with removable templates for different scales.
Cutting fret channels is one of the most intensive and detailed project you can do on a guitar. If just one fret is off by a fraction of a mm, you risk winding up with a guitar that has both tuning problems and intonation problems. I developed this jig to provide fast consistent results for this job. The only time that you have to worry about the extreme precision when sawing fret channels is when you make your fret spacing template for this jig.
Classical Guitars with the Robert Bouchet style of fan bracing exhibit exceptional sustain and volume as compared to the other choices in fan bracing. We have detailed Classical Guitar Plans available for the Bouchet style of bracing complete with building instructions, sections, elevations and details. Also available are a wide variety of guitar building tool plans, gluing jigs, side benders, inside forms and much more in our Plan Shop.
The care and precision in fitting the acoustic guitar neck to the body cannot be overstated. This is one of the most critical operations you can make in building your guitar. This step controls your guitar action (couples with other steps) and going wrong with the neck angle will give you problems throughout the remainder of the building process.
If you are tired of the monotonous chore of making kerfing cuts in your guitar lining, that this jig is for you. Get consistent spacing, easily and consistently, as well as micro-adjustable depth of cut stops. Clamps right on your band saw table. PDF plans available from our Plan Show with very detailed drawings and instructions to make this jig.
If you want the greatest strength with a fixed reinforcement method in your acoustic guitar neck and don’t want the hassle of the adjustable truss rod, follow these useful steps to install a high strength to weight ratio T6 Structural Aluminum bar in your guitar neck. We give you all the details you will need to make a perfect installation and a long lasting, trouble-free guitar neck.
Placement of a fixed reinforcement bar in a guitar neck can have many rewarding qualities, but in doing so you need to take certain precautions to give you the strongest possible installation to resist the constant tension that is placed on the neck by the guitar strings. We will guide you through these steps and give you the pros and cons of installing a fixed reinforcement bar in your acoustic guitar neck.
StewMac Hot Rod Truss Rod Source: Guitar Neck Adjustable Truss Rod – Installation: Materials and Tools: Hod Rod Adjustable Truss Rod with 4 mm hex nut (Available from Steward MacDonald) Table Saw: -or- Router Set The Truss Rod: Although the truss rod itself has a PVC cushion to prevent rattling, we need to address rattling [...]
StewMac Hot Rod Truss Rod Source: Guitar Neck Adjustable Truss Rod – Neck Preparation: Materials and Tools: Hod Rod Adjustable Truss Rod with 4 mm hex nut (Available from Steward MacDonald) Table Saw: -or- Router Purchase Your Adjustable Truss Rod: I have settled in on using the Hot Rod Anchor-less Neck Adjusting System that is [...]
“DeWalt DW788PK 20-inch Scroll Saw Source:Tools and Materials Scroll Saws: While not one of the tools of first priority, the scroll saw is fast becoming one of my favorite tools in the guitar shop. I looked at quite of few of them and have to admit that I haven’t owned one of these handy little [...]
