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Making A Fret End Beveling File Holder Jig

August 30, 2017August 20, 2018 araz

A fret end beveling file holder jig allows you to create a perfect bevel on your fret ends. A fret end beveling file holder jig […]

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Making A Workbench-Mounted Clamp Rack

August 14, 2017 araz

I don’t have a vice or dog holes on my workbench so I use clamps to secure my workpiece when working on them. So I […]

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How To Remove Dry Glue From Fret Slots

How To Remove Dry Glue From Fret Slots

December 28, 2016 araz

I show how to simply and safely remove dried up glue from fret slots by first partially melting the glue and then scraping it out […]

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How To Make A Guitar Neck Support Caul

July 24, 2016August 20, 2018 araz

In this video, I show the process of building a guitar neck rest caul. I use scarp wood from the shop to make a laminated […]

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A Clamping Method For Gluing Guitar Tops

June 13, 2016July 3, 2016 araz

These clamps are excellent for gluing guitar tops because they span the whole width of the guitar body and apply pressure across the their length (well… […]

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How To Make Workbench Coaster Sandwiches

March 20, 2016 araz

At some point in the build process, you will want to keep the guitar body elevated in order to reduce the chances of scratches and […]

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How To Make Your Own Fret Leveling Files

March 9, 2016September 2, 2016 araz

Commercial fret-leveling files are a great investment for luthiers that are making or repairing guitars. But for the casual builder, they can be expensive. These […]

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A Car Jack Press For Gluing A Guitar Top

December 12, 2015December 12, 2015 araz

I glue the walnut top of this Gibson Explorer-like body to the mahogany bottom using a home-made press machine. Related posts: A Clamping Method For […]

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How To Make A Guitar Neck Rest

November 6, 2015 araz

Related posts: How To Measure, Cut And Glue A Scarf Joint For A Guitar Neck

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The Ideal Sanding Block

January 3, 2015September 15, 2017 araz

For sanding flat surfaces, this is what the ideal sanding block looks like: it’s made from a flat piece of hard work (like maple or […]

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How To Convert An Old Shop-Vac Into A Dust Collector

December 30, 2014September 15, 2017 araz

After many years of abuse, my old Shop-Vac was finally dying. So I bought a new one a decided to convert the old one into […]

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Router Planing Jig

February 17, 2013September 15, 2017 araz

Watch Video: How To Make A Router Planing Jig below… This is a very simple but incredibly useful jig. The whole thing is made of 5/8″ […]

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