Guitar Side Bending Tools: Ultimate Luthier’s Guide

There's a rhythm to side bending—a balance of heat, moisture, and controlled pressure. Once you learn to feel and understand how the wood moves and responds, side...

Diamond Files vs. Traditional Files: Best Tools for Fretwork & Nut Slotting

When it comes to guitar building, the tools you choose can make all the difference—not just in the quality of your work but also in how enjoyable the process feels....

Dust Extractor Vs Shop Vac (How To Choose)

Today, I'm going to talk some common questions about a confusing but very important tool debate: dust extractor vs shop vac: Why is this so important? Is there even a...

Accu-Burr Scraper Burnisher & How To Use It

In this article, I'm going to show you an amazing tool that will make it way faster and easier to sharpen your scrapers with scary-sharp burrs. The tool is called the...

The Fret Barber (And How To Use It)

Today, I'm going to show you a great fretwork tool called the Fret Barber and a four-step process you can use to make fret installation easier, prevent fingerboard...

How To Find The Best Guitar Building Tools

Finding the "best" tools for guitar making can be tricky. We're all unique. We build unique guitars. We work in different ways and with different techniques. And, the...

How To Get Perfect Guitar String Spacing (Tools & Technique)

In this article, I'll show you how to perfect your string spacing for a more professional look and comfortable feel on your next guitar. At first glance, this might...

Hacklinger Magnetic Caliper (This Tool Changed My Life)

In this article, I'm going to tell you about a simple tool that radically changed the way I work, accelerated my growth as a luthier, and continues to help me build...

Fret Saws – The Ultimate Luthier’s Guide

There are so many different types of fret saws today that it’s hard for new luthiers to know which ones to buy and how to use them. After all, cutting accurate fret...

Card Scrapers – Types, Uses, And How To Sharpen

A card scraper (also known as a scraper blade, hand scraper, or cabinet scraper) can be one of the most-used luthier tools in the workshop. Don’t be fooled by how...