Category: Luthiers Guide Series

French Polish – Shellac, Alcohol, Oils & Technique

If you have seen a well-applied French polish shellac finish, then you may have experienced the...

A card scraper (also known as a scraper blade, hand scraper, or cabinet scraper) can be one of...

The guitar truss rod is one of the most important parts of any acoustic or electric guitar because...

Choosing the right fret wire for your guitar can be confusing and even overwhelming. I created...

Tape is one of the most ubiquitous tools we use for handcrafting guitars. On the surface it seems...

In this guide, we will look at dust collection as a system. We’ll then discuss each individual component of the system and how it can help

The caliper (sometimes spelled “calliper” or “calipers” with an “s”) is a critical part of the...

There are so many different types of fret saws today that it’s hard for new luthiers to know which...

Did you know that humidity, the amount of water in the air, is an invisible threat that can...

The importance of doing great fret work on your guitars can not be over stressed, and having the...

Maybe you never really thought about it much or just used whatever adhesive was recommended in...