Written and video tutorials on all things Lutherie, from Eric Schaefer Guitars’ Guitar Building School. Source: Guitar Making Tutorials | Eric Schaefer Guitars | Guitar Building School
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Bending Indian Rosewood guitar sides – NK Forster.
Michael Greenfield shows how he makes sure that the sides have no bumps or waves in them. Hint: it’s a piece of spring steel with 80 grit on one side and 120 grit on the other. He uses .020″ spring steel for the larger curves, and .008″ spring steel for the waist curves.
How to Install Bindings – StewMac
How to Install Bindings Source: How to Install Bindings – StewMac A really good treatise on how to install bindings – wdm. How to Install Bindings Overview of binding, purfling, and other instrument trim, including binding recommendations and installation techniques. A-BINDINGS The plastic or wood bindings around an instrument add good looks and protect it …
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Acoustic Masters – The acoustic guitar neck & fretboard
The neck and fretboard are perhaps the most critical part of the guitar as far as feel and playability are concerned. Our hands are very sensitive and to a guitarist, changes in neck dimensions of only a fraction of a millimetre can make a noticeable difference in the playing feel of a guitar. This level …
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Paul Hostetter, luthier – bowed and fretted instruments – welcome to my home page
Source: Paul Hostetter, luthier – bowed and fretted instruments – welcome to my home page Paul Hostetter, luthier – bowed and fretted instruments – welcome to my home page As quirky as it is, it is actually a treasure trove for amateur luthiers. The late Paul Hostetter [1945 – 2019] was a legend in his …
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Forest Products Laboratory – USDA Forest Service
Web site for the United States Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. Part of Forest Service Research & Development, serving the United States and the world. Source of the 2010 publication “Wood Handbook – Wood as an Engineering Material”, and many other reference tomes on wood. Source: Forest Products Laboratory – USDA Forest Service
The Wood Database
Explore the woods, break out of the ordinary. Identifying and using hundreds of woods worldwide. Source: The Wood Database
Sharpen Net – Lee Valley Tools
Tools and resources to get and keep sharp! Source: Sharpen Net – Lee Valley Tools