Making an Offset, Radial Rosette

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I create some offset radial rosettes for my ES2.OMC model Guitars and share the process of cutting and installing radial sections, routing the pocket and installing the rosette.
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[@stephenwhite9534]

Hi Eric the jig you used for cutting the segments did you make it, if so do you have a video on how to make one, thanks Steve.

[@EricSchaeferGuitars]

I sell the jigs here: www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/
If you really want to make one I wrote a blog post on how to build one a long time ago when I first came up with the idea. I don't make them that way anymore, but here it is: www.ericschaeferguitars.com/radial-rosettes-building-the-radial-rosette-maker/
There were some issues with the one I wrote the blog post about, so I don't necessarily recommend trying it, but if you can anticipate the problems and design around them then you could give it a shot. The ones I sell now have all the kinks worked out

[@walterrider9600]

thank you Eric. what beautiful wood . very interesting on your offset design .

[@short6691]

The offset is a very nice aesthetic accent. Lovely!

[@EricSchaeferGuitars]

Thanks!

[@BrencoGuitars]

Your work is just stunning. That's a gorgeous rosette and an amazing design

[@EricSchaeferGuitars]

Thanks! I appreciate that.

[@Dooshnilla]

Thank you so much, sir! Hello from Russia. Someday I'll come to you for the knowledge and skills. Now I'm saving up money for the course.

[@EricSchaeferGuitars]

Sounds great! I look forward to meeting you!

[@Dooshnilla]

Eric Schaefer me too☺️ have a nice day!)

[@ronaldososa1975]

"if you learn something here"???
of course!!!!
saludos desde Argentina

[@jlondon53]

Love your channel. Was wondering if you make your own guitar cases or if not, where are you getting them?

[@frankmormon2503]

Love your radial cutting jig ! Is it your design ?

[@user-bh1jb3vo7p]

学习了

[@robertbartsch2872]

Hi Eric. Please show the video of YOU cleaning your shop windows! you musta been married recently. I know the feeling... Unfortunately, it is too hard to watch those early [ugly] window days...

[@russellscott1151]

Great instructional and enjoyable video as always. What bits do you use to count out the binding channel and sound hole? SM has loads of different ones and as a starting luthier trying to keep the costs down I don’t want to buy them all! Any recommendations as ones to start with? Many thanks.

[@EricSchaeferGuitars]

thats' a great question. 3/32" is a really good one-size-fits-all kind of bit, especially if you plan on routing your saddle slot for a 3/32" saddle.
In fact, you could just look at it this way: buy whatever bit you plan on using for your saddle slot whether that be 3/32" or 1/8" or whatever and use that for the rosette as well. Then you can always add on different sizes for special cases later on.
Of course, if you're using a prefabricated bridge, then this is all a moot point and I would say just get a 3/32" bit.

[@russellscott1151]

You’re a star :). Many thanks eric, super reply.

[@EricSchaeferGuitars]

@@russellscott1151 I want to amend my answer there. I hadn't noticed that you asked about the binding channel, and I just assumed it was a question about rosette channel bits since it was a video about rosettes. For the binding channel you really need a much larger straight cut bit held in a router.. like this: www.lmii.com/binding-tools/2604-binding-cutter-and-wrench-long-shank.html
Although there is a way to cut binding channels with a dremel, I just don't recommend it because the results are not as clean.

[@michellek5789]

Do you make guitars to order or do you continue making them so that you always have them in stock.

[@EricSchaeferGuitars]

Both. I do custom orders as well, But mostly I build what I want to build, to my own interests and specifications and then I attempt to sell whatever monstrosity I've created. Sometimes successfully, sometimes not...

[@tukangraok491]

👏👏👏 👍 1.000 x

[@ronaldososa1975]

"if you learn something here"???
of course!!!!
saludos desde Argentina

[@JohnClear]

So you build the components dry and then… superglue? If not, what? Also what’s the spray?? Thanks