“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 [...]
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 [...]
Discover the ease of bending your guitar sides by making your own simple bending jig with our Unheated Guitar Building Side Bender. If you decide to later add a heating blanket so add even more convenience, this jig is just the ticket.
Clothes Pin Clamps Source: Tools and Materials Clothes Pin Clamps I feel just a bit silly about writing an article just on these little Clothes Pin Clamps, but, on the other hand, I use them all the time, so I will pass this little trick on. They are used for the most part to glue [...]
Dremel 4000-3/34 Rotary Tool Source: Tools and Materials The Dremel Rotary Tool – An Incredible Guitar Tool! Where would I be without my Dremel? This tool has proved to be just the ticket for many duties, that I can’t even name them all. Dremel are light, powerful, dependable and one of the most versatile tools [...]
JET 22-44 PRO 22-Inch Drum Sander Source:Tools and Materials Stationary Drum Sanders: Another of my very favorite tools is the
Band Saws: Find out which is the best for guitar making operations. Review includes features, likes and dislikes Powermatic, Delta, Grizzly, and Jet. Find out what operations are critical for the use of a band saw. My favorite model is feature along with a few alternatives.
DELTA 31-300 6-Inch/12-Inch 1-1/2 Horsepower Open Stand Belt/Disc Sander Source: Guitar Tools and Materials My Favorite Stationary Power Tools: Every luthier has a collection of power tools that they love or love to hate. Since I have been involved in woodworking since 8th grade and studied under my father who was a carpenter, furniture worker [...]
DELTA 31-300 6-Inch/12-Inch 1-1/2 Horsepower Open Stand Belt/Disc Sander Source:Tools and Materials Stationary Belt Sanders: OK this is my baby, I love this tool. This is a piece of machinery that I would not want to be without. It’s a Delta 31-300 6-Inch Belt Sander with a 12″ Disc Sander. This thing is built like [...]
Lie-Nielson Low Angle Block Plane Source: Tools & Materials Headstock Detailing Part 4: In this article I want to focus on those of you who may not have access to either a Band Saw or a Drill Press. Both of these items are quite costly to purchase if you are tight on funds or only [...]
