A series of short videos depicting some of my favorite tools, jigs and minutia I have managed to collect over the years. You do not have to be a tool hog to build guitars. Unfortunately, many times the tool bug is too hard to keep at bay. I will try to give you an idea of what are the work horses in my shop as opposed to the "I just couldn't resist it!" variety.
Spokeshaves & DrawKnives
Sharp Stuff!
I use spokeshaves and drawknives quite often to rough out my necks. Yes, you can form a neck on a router table with the right jigs and …
The Bandsaw
Cheap or Fancy Bandsaws?
I started out with a $109 dollar bandsaw from Menards. I used it non stop for about nine years. It did the hard work needed to cut out …