Custom Side Bending Iron
This is my custom side bending iron that I had made for me. A friend of mine does blacksmith work, and he made the iron. This is a piece of …
Guitar Making
Guitar making is my primary woodworking activity, and I love sharing how anyone can make a guitar if they give it a try. Here are several articles containing instructions for making jigs, construction theory, and fun guitar making projects. I hope they help you on your way to making your first guitar.
Free Fret Bending Jig Plans
These free fret bending jig plans are covered in a video format so you can see all the construction elements. A fret bender is a valuable tool to have in …
How to Make a Pick Guard
If you know how to make a pick guard, you will never buy one from a store again. I have been making pick guards for my instruments since I began …
Clothespin Clamps
Clothespin clamps are a very cost effective way to create a large number of clamps in a very short amount of time. There are instances in guitar making where dozens …
Woodworking Templates
Woodworking templates are a very easy way to make operations repeatable and uniform. Almost any time that the same measurement, marking, or cut needs to be made, a woodworking template …
Bridge Pin Drilling Guide
Drilling the bridge pins can be made easier by using a jig. The bridge pin drilling guide helps ensure that the bridge pin holes are aligned properly, and spaced well. …
Side Bending Iron
Bending acoustic guitar sides can be one of the more stressful aspects of guitar making. For most woodworkers, this is the first time they have ever bent wood. The process …
Custom Acoustic Guitar Making
Padauk is one of the most beautiful species of wood to work with, and surprisingly it is not very expensive. Padauk is a gorgeous red color with darker grain lines …