SguitarM527 Posted December 4, 2003 Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 if you have read any of my other posts,you would have figured out im ready to venture into the amazing world of building guitars... i am apporaching the time where i will start my first project, and im wondering... im hearing alot about various tools that people use... which tools are absolutely necissary vs. optional for building a custom guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted December 4, 2003 Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 well you need something to shape it plus something to rout holes pluslots of sandpaper.are you building the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 4, 2003 Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 Yes my votes go for a router, saw and sander................(modern day necessary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWishICouldShred Posted December 7, 2003 Report Share Posted December 7, 2003 i'm in the same position as Sguitar... how much does that stuff cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted December 7, 2003 Report Share Posted December 7, 2003 I might also add the necessary measuring equipment... tape measure, ruler, something to measure right angles, compass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted December 7, 2003 Report Share Posted December 7, 2003 router, band/scroll saw, stationary sander (although a hand held block will do if you use your square and you have lots of time), carpenters square Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Luthier Posted December 7, 2003 Report Share Posted December 7, 2003 Bandsaws are useful I shape necks with this I'd get a drillpress, though maybe not as big You will need a router Maybe a router table Hand drill and palm sander are helpful Useful for cleanup You will need an assortment of clamps Nut slotting files are helpful, as well as radiusing blocks, neck cauls, fretting hammer and files for fret work You'll need a compressor and gun unless you are going to use spray cans or apply the finish by hand ...This is just what I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted December 7, 2003 Report Share Posted December 7, 2003 Nice assortment Lex. Perhaps a "necessary tools" thread pinned for further reference? so long ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 Good templates of neck, body, pickup, neck pocket, etc and a good plunge router with some flush trim bits can get you a long way. Of course if your gonna try to build your own neck, then you can expect to buy 80% more tools. Good pictorial Lex!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrock Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 Started my first project last week and here is what I've.... ....Borrowed: Router Workmate Jigsaw Clamps (about 8) Planes (1 small, 1 large - being used as a sanding block because it's crap) Spokeshave ....Own: Sandpaper Chisel, Rasps, Surform (bought today - again. Lost them last time trying to carry them home in my pocket on a motorbike, which isn't fun when you know a chisel is pointing towards your knackers should you fall off) ....Blagging: All bandsawing and planing down blanks by a local cabinet maker who works for beer (very handy). There will be some more stuff needed as we go on but this is enough to get me quite a way through. Decided that I was never going to start if I waited untill I had all the tools, so I'm buying them as and when I can afford them. Hope the missus gets me a palm sander for christmas because sanding by hand has lost its charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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