MIMF

Trying to figure out what kind of guitar to make next. They seem a little quirky. In other words, an appealing build. Plans I am thinking about buying: http://www.lmii.com/products/media-gifts-more/plans/plans-steel-string/1432-plan-20s-gibson-l-o-guitar-12-fret-to-body/flypage-noimage I'll be playi...

I think it should more or less match the break angle at the headstock.

Glenn

I really like the simplicity of the jig Dan.

Is the walnut kiln dried or air dried? From here it is hard to tell.

Glenn~following along.

it is wise to always rough rip parts out on the band saw, not the table saw. Glenn Please explain why - no comprendo. Sorry for the slow reply. For me, it is safer, I get a better yield out of boards, and it is still accurate enough that a pass (or two) on the jointer cleans up the band sawn surfac...

Thanks for sharing. A great example of why it is wise to always rough rip parts out on the band saw, not the table saw.

Are you having trouble sourcing genuine mahogany?

Glenn

Is there any advantage (besides stability/looks) that makes QS hard maple better than FS for acoustic guitar backs and sides? I'm having a HARD time trying to find QS hard maple.

Glenn

Thanks for sharing Hans. I've been pondering how to electrify an almost completed steel string parlor guitar build - I think this is the ticket.

Glenn

Never heard of a "pin router" - no idea what it is or what it might be good for. :-) Pin routers (also called overarm routers) are extremely useful machines - especially for guitar making. Below are some examples. In my limited experience operating one I have found it to be vastly superio...

What are your favorite operations to use your pin router for?

Glenn

Besides making guitars I am really interested in repairing/collecting/using old woodworking/metalworking machines.

Glenn