Gluing the Guitar Fretboard

August 2nd, 2010

This article deals in detail with methods with which to glue a guitar fretboard to the guitar neck. Tools and materials are listed as well as necessary steps to take prior to beginning this operation.

Filled Under: Guitar Building Articles, Guitar Fretboard

Fitting the Guitar Back

May 7th, 2010

Tools and Materials Required: Wood Chisels Japanese Pull Saw

Filled Under: Guitar Building Articles, The Guitar Back, The Guitar Sides

Acoustic Guitar Heel

March 3rd, 2010

Tools and Materials Required: Heel Restraint Jig Titebond III Glue Waxed Paper (4) Bessey or Large C Clamps Chop Saw or Table Saw Stationary Belt Sander or Drum Sander Amazon.com Widgets The Acoustic Guitar Heel: The Acoustic Guitar Heel consists of several stacked blocks of neck blank wood, glued up with specific grain orientation and [...]

Filled Under: Guitar Building Articles, The Guitar Neck

Fitting The Acoustic Top

March 1st, 2010

Fitting the Acoustic Top: Learn how to expertly fit the most critical of guitar elements without introducing stress to the guitar. We will go through the necessary steps with you and list the tools and materials that are necessary to complete this job.

Filled Under: Guitar Building Articles, The Guitar Sides, The Guitar Top

Installing Classical Guitar Linings

February 28th, 2010

Installing Guitar Linings: If you haven’t already done so, be sure to read the articles Types of Guitar Linings and Making Guitar Linings. Installing the guitar linings is really the easiest part of the whole lining process. If you have done your job in making high quality lining, this section will be a breeze for [...]

Filled Under: Guitar Building Articles, The Guitar Sides

Headstock Detailing Part 3

February 16th, 2010

Headstock Detailing Part 3 – Classical Guitar Source: Guitar Building Articles – The Guitar Neck Classical Guitar Headstock Detailing – Part 3: Required Tools and Materials: Woodworking Marking Knife Plexiglas Template Needle Files Wood Carvers Chisels 1/2″ Woodworker Chisel 1/4″ Woodworker Chisel Drill Press Drill Press Vice 1/4″ Milling Drill Scroll Saw Forstner Drill Bits [...]

Filled Under: Tools & Materials

Guitar Assembly Workboard

February 4th, 2010

Guitar Assembly Workboard in-Process Source: Tools and Materials Tools and Materials Required: 3/4″ Cabinet Grade Baltic Birch Plywood Guitar Template or Plan Outine Band Saw Cordless Drill Set of Drill Bits 1-1/2″ Stainless Steel Screws The Guitar Assembly Workboard: The Assembly workboard is another of the major tools or jigs that you will need to [...]

Filled Under: Tools & Materials


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