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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...
Dust Extractor Vs Shop Vac (How To Choose)
Today, I'm going to talk some common questions about a confusing but very important tool...
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...
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...
How To Find The Best Guitar Building Tools
Finding the "best" tools for guitar making can be tricky. We're all unique. We build...
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...
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...
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...
Card Scrapers – Types, Uses, And How To Sharpen
A card scraper (also known as a scraper blade, hand scraper, or cabinet scraper) can be...
How to Choose the Best Wood Rasp for Guitar Making
What is the best wood rasp for guitar making? Well, if you've watched the video above or...
The Luthier’s Guide To Tape For Guitar Making
Tape is one of the most ubiquitous tools we use for handcrafting guitars. On the...
Dust Collection – The Ultimate Luthier’s Guide
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
Calipers – The Ultimate Luthier’s Guide
The caliper (sometimes spelled “calliper” or “calipers” with an “s”) is a critical part...
Best Block Plane For Guitar Making
My Favorite Block Plane For Guitar MakingLinks mentioned in the video: Lie Nielson #102...
Kerfing Clamps & How To Build Your Best Guitars
What do kerfing clamps and the master key to help you build your best guitar ever have in common? Watch the video to find out!
Sharpening Plane Blades The Easy Way (Vlog 1)
Sharpening Planes & Chisels The Easy Way (Vlog Episode 1)The Art Of Lutherie Vlog...
Guitar Humidity (The Ultimate Guide)
Did you know that humidity, the amount of water in the air, is an invisible threat that...
Fret Crowning Files (Luthier’s Guide)
The importance of doing great fret work on your guitars can not be over stressed, and...
Acoustic Guitar Making Tools
In case you were wondering what guitar making tools to put on your luthier list this...
10 Awesome Tools To Supercharge Your Guitar Fret Installation
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