That's another great idea @lenrichardson5183. If you don't have a a et of transfer punches though, the same brad point bit you're about to drill with make a perfect punch!
I used double-sided tape for a lot of different projects, and have actually switched to using blue painters tape and ca glue. I tend to get a better stick that I can control a bit more, and it's also much easier for me to set up (getting the backing off of double-sided tape is the bane of my existence).
The tape I used in the video has been a game-changer for me. It tears like masking tape, and the backing peels away fairly easily without needing crazy long fingernails! I did a full video just on that tape - ruclips.net/video/Y8cdD6lIQxk/видео.html
Nice job Mike! Very clear and helpful video. I appreciate that there’s no wasted time on bad jokes etc like in other guitar builders’ videos. Thank you!!
Question - my golf club has an old prominent pine coming down - one that caused much frustration for many golfers !. A friend of mine is a professional guitar player and also a golfer. He wants to make a guitar body from the line. It will likely involved epoxy voids etc. what is your thought on pine (soft) as guitar body wood ?
There's nothing wrong with using pine for a body. As you said, it's a soft wood, so be prepared for it to get dinged up easily. One thing to keep in mind is that you won't be able to just slice up a freshly cut tree and make a guitar. It'll require years of air drying and/or some time in a kiln before it's usable. Good luck!
Yes! For the occasional lefty, you can just flip the templates over. If you're left-handed, and you only build left-handed models, just get in touch by email and I can make you a dedicated left-handed set 👍🎸
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You can use transfer punch to mark your holes for drilling. Gives you a indent to start drilling.
That's another great idea @lenrichardson5183. If you don't have a a et of transfer punches though, the same brad point bit you're about to drill with make a perfect punch!
Mike, these tips are very valuable. They would have saved me a few wrecked bodies and necks. Thanks!
Thanks David!
I used double-sided tape for a lot of different projects, and have actually switched to using blue painters tape and ca glue. I tend to get a better stick that I can control a bit more, and it's also much easier for me to set up (getting the backing off of double-sided tape is the bane of my existence).
The tape I used in the video has been a game-changer for me. It tears like masking tape, and the backing peels away fairly easily without needing crazy long fingernails! I did a full video just on that tape - ruclips.net/video/Y8cdD6lIQxk/видео.html
Very informative tips!! Thanks for your help to all the less experienced builders!!
Thanks! I learned a lot from more senior luthiers over the years, and I love being able to pay that forward 🙂
Good to see you jumping into videos. Appreciate the products and helpful info.
Thanks! I'm glad the templates & jigs are working well for you 👍
very valuable tips, much appreciated, thank you !
Awesome, I'm glad you found it useful 👍
Nice job Mike! Very clear and helpful video. I appreciate that there’s no wasted time on bad jokes etc like in other guitar builders’ videos. Thank you!!
Thanks! I figure I'll leave the comedy routines to actual comedians 😛
Great tips Mike thanks
Thanks Jeff!
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Great stuff Mike! Thanks!
Thanks Jim, I'm glad you liked it!
Thank you. Super helpful!
You're welcome! I'm glad you found it useful :)
Question - my golf club has an old prominent pine coming down - one that caused much frustration for many golfers !. A friend of mine is a professional guitar player and also a golfer. He wants to make a guitar body from the line. It will likely involved epoxy voids etc. what is your thought on pine (soft) as guitar body wood ?
There's nothing wrong with using pine for a body. As you said, it's a soft wood, so be prepared for it to get dinged up easily. One thing to keep in mind is that you won't be able to just slice up a freshly cut tree and make a guitar. It'll require years of air drying and/or some time in a kiln before it's usable. Good luck!
I had no idea that you're from Canada.
Guilty! Maybe I don't say "aboot" enough. :P
Can these be used for left handed builds?
Yes! For the occasional lefty, you can just flip the templates over. If you're left-handed, and you only build left-handed models, just get in touch by email and I can make you a dedicated left-handed set 👍🎸