I wasn’t expecting that, it’s brilliant ! Note that @4:02, the hand reached completely past the far side of the blade to retrieve the cut board. A very experienced retired guy in my wood guild reached way past the blade, to retrieve a cut piece, and was severely injured when the board kissed the back of the spinning blade, pulling the meaty side of his forearm back through it. That is the case he makes for never reaching past the blade. Don’t like to be Debbie Downer but that is dangerous AF and easily avoided with a push stick. Love your channel sir!
My camera was placed directly behind the blade. Distance is a little deceptive. While I agree with you completely, my hand was a good 14 inches behind that blade and I never reach back there unless the piece is free of contact. Still, you comment is appreciated and I'll keep that in mind.
@@worldsend69 respectfully, a lot of engineering feats have made safety easy and affordable. Like riving knives. Heck, you can make a splitter as a shop project for nothing.
Those were some great tips! Also, glad I recently made a miter gauge fence. Doesn’t have a fancy clamp, but my old c-clamp works fine. Will definitely use these tips!
@@thepragmaticluthier yes I would like to see your process of laying out the frets on a fingerboard,maybe a Jig that you use would be pretty neat ,I know you can buy them from stewmac but would prefer to do it on my own
If you prefer laying out fret positions on your own, I recommend getting those measurements online. There are several sources of fret position calculators ( imperial and metric) and they are very precise. You could possibly do the mathematics yourself, but that becomes complicated and you end ups with the same results. As for the layout itself, simply use a 24" scale that reds in 100ths of an inch or a metric scale, lay it on the center line of the fingerboard and use a knife to mark each position.
I usually take the piece I want to copy, put it against the fence and move the fence until the piece is just kissing a tooth on the the blade and the cut ends up being really close. I can see that your technique is far superior and would guarantee a perfect cut every time. I’ll be doing this from now on. Thanks for sharing.
I started with "Guitarmaking Tradition and Technology" 30 years ago and I think it's a good resource because it offers very specific detailed instructions. There are probably equal if not better resources now, but by all means, keep searching RUclips. Robbie Obrien is good, as is Beau Hannom, Blues Creek Guitars and many, many more. I am also willing to answer any questions that I can. I am most easily and reliably reached at 4ladue@frontiernet.net. My phone number is also on my website. Good luck with your building.
You have a great advantage being a woodworker already. You could start with a kit if you prefer, but I think building with a kit is almost TOO "paint by number" in nature. Still, a kit may suit your particular needs. My preferred approach would be to start by obtaining a copy of "Guitar Making Tradition and Technology" by William Cumpiano and John Natelson. This particular book explains and shows you how to build a guitar, in detail and it places much of guitar making in a context, providing at least some reason for, doing what you are doing. It is excellent instruction and an excellent springboard for further development. As a practiced woodworker, you will most likely be able to extrapolate on many of the systems and techniques shown in the book, adapting to your skill and available equipment to the procedures required. Don't fall for buying expensive materials. They won't get you a better guitar. If I can of further help, contact me through my website, www.ladueguitars.com. I would be especially interested in learning from you, what, if any, questions, frustrations, confusions, speed bumps you run into during your experience and of course, the guitar you make. Great good luck. All best.
Nice technique. I appreciate your taking the time to share your skills.
My pleasure! I plan on doing more. Is there a topic you would like to suggest?
Thanks for the tips. I will incorporate them into my table saw techniques. Also, I trust you because you still have all of your fingers!
Thank you for making this video. I never about this trick. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing. Very helpful for a novice like me.
I wasn’t expecting that, it’s brilliant ! Note that @4:02, the hand reached completely past the far side of the blade to retrieve the cut board. A very experienced retired guy in my wood guild reached way past the blade, to retrieve a cut piece, and was severely injured when the board kissed the back of the spinning blade, pulling the meaty side of his forearm back through it. That is the case he makes for never reaching past the blade. Don’t like to be Debbie Downer but that is dangerous AF and easily avoided with a push stick. Love your channel sir!
My camera was placed directly behind the blade. Distance is a little deceptive. While I agree with you completely, my hand was a good 14 inches behind that blade and I never reach back there unless the piece is free of contact. Still, you comment is appreciated and I'll keep that in mind.
@@worldsend69 respectfully, a lot of engineering feats have made safety easy and affordable. Like riving knives. Heck, you can make a splitter as a shop project for nothing.
VERY slick! Thank you.
Those were some great tips! Also, glad I recently made a miter gauge fence. Doesn’t have a fancy clamp, but my old c-clamp works fine. Will definitely use these tips!
neat trick!
Helpful tip, thanks.
Great tips! I am a beginner and this is definitely something I have struggled with. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow what a concept ,thanks for all of your very Informative Videos ,I really enjoy learning from you !!
You're very welcome. Would you like to suggest a topic?
@@thepragmaticluthier yes I would like to see your process of laying out the frets on a fingerboard,maybe a Jig that you use would be pretty neat ,I know you can buy them from stewmac but would prefer to do it on my own
If you prefer laying out fret positions on your own, I recommend getting those measurements online. There are several sources of fret position calculators ( imperial and metric) and they are very precise. You could possibly do the mathematics yourself, but that becomes complicated and you end ups with the same results. As for the layout itself, simply use a 24" scale that reds in 100ths of an inch or a metric scale, lay it on the center line of the fingerboard and use a knife to mark each position.
I usually take the piece I want to copy, put it against the fence and move the fence until the piece is just kissing a tooth on the the blade and the cut ends up being really close. I can see that your technique is far superior and would guarantee a perfect cut every time. I’ll be doing this from now on. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for making this video.Please tell me how many teeth for your saw blade for general Luthier work?
Great tip thanks, any recommendations on learning resources for an individual starting their first guitar build thanks
I started with "Guitarmaking Tradition and Technology" 30 years ago and I think it's a good resource because it offers very specific detailed instructions. There are probably equal if not better resources now, but by all means, keep searching RUclips. Robbie Obrien is good, as is Beau Hannom, Blues Creek Guitars and many, many more. I am also willing to answer any questions that I can. I am most easily and reliably reached at 4ladue@frontiernet.net. My phone number is also on my website. Good luck with your building.
I’m a decent woodworker with basic cabinet making skills. How would you recommend starting to make guitars in retirement?
You have a great advantage being a woodworker already. You could start with a kit if you prefer, but I think building with a kit is almost TOO "paint by number" in nature. Still, a kit may suit your particular needs. My preferred approach would be to start by obtaining a copy of "Guitar Making Tradition and Technology" by William Cumpiano and John Natelson. This particular book explains and shows you how to build a guitar, in detail and it places much of guitar making in a context, providing at least some reason for, doing what you are doing. It is excellent instruction and an excellent springboard for further development. As a practiced woodworker, you will most likely be able to extrapolate on many of the systems and techniques shown in the book, adapting to your skill and available equipment to the procedures required. Don't fall for buying expensive materials. They won't get you a better guitar. If I can of further help, contact me through my website, www.ladueguitars.com. I would be especially interested in learning from you, what, if any, questions, frustrations, confusions, speed bumps you run into during your experience and of course, the guitar you make. Great good luck. All best.