Bandsaw Re-saw Fence Jigs – Very detailed plans of a great tool to make life easier when re-sawing you own wood for top and back plates. The jig allows easy cutting width adjustment and bandsaw blade drift control for greater accuracy. Also all moving parts are covered with self-lubricating plastic to reduce friction.
Our Saddle Channel Routing Jig will give you the accuracy and versatility that you need to cut your saddle channel with confidence. This article gives you all the direction as to how to use this jig and how to make adjustments.
Saddle Channel Routing Jig Plans – Very detailed plans of a great tool to make life easier when cutting that all-important slot for your saddle in the bridge. Works on bridges mounted on the guitar too. Full range of adjustment for compensation, cutting length and securement to the bridge.
Inlay Cutting Jig Plans – Very detailed plans of a great tool to make life easier when cutting shell inlays for guitar necks, headstocks and bodies. Immediate electronic download of PDF file which consists of (1) 24″ x 36″ printable plan showing the assembled jig with all dimension and complete notes. This article also instructs you how to build this useful jig for about $10.00, including air pump to blow away dust particles and convenient attachment to your workbench.
Stationary Belt Sander Fence Source: Tools and Materials Stationary Belt Sander Fence: If you own or plan to buy a Stationary Belt Sander, one of the first accessories you will want to make for you sander is your own fence that you can easily take on and off. Many of the higher end Stationary Belt [...]
Sanding Stick for Detail Sanding Source: Tools & Materials Sanding Sticks: We really can’t finish the discussion of surface sanders without touching upon the value that sanding sticks adds to our arsenal of tools. These simple odd-shaped assortment of wood covered with sandpaper is often a life-safer tool when we really need them. You will [...]
Surface Sanders Make Your Own Source: Tools and Materials Make Own Surface Sanders: Sanding sticks and Surface Sanders are some of the simplest and also the most valuable shop aids you can have around. You can hog out a lot of wood and finish it with a razor sharp chisel, but you will still have [...]
Japanese Pull Saws Source: Tools and Materials Japanese Pull Saws: If you don’t have any experience with these saws, then you better take note of this article. These saws have saved so much of my time, I can’t even begin to tell you what a life-saver they have been. My trusty Dovetail Saw used to [...]
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 [...]
The Inside Form Source: Tools and Materials Inside Guitar Form: The inside guitar form is one of the most-used jigs you will have in your shop. The Inside Form if very popular with many luthiers for many reasons, which we will discuss below. What Is The Alternative: The alternative to the inside form are various [...]
