Become a Pro With a Belt Sander

October 16th, 2010

If you can master the use of a Stationary Belt Sander, you will become a much more seasoned guitar repairman. Find out which duties are best suited for this tool and learn how to use it like a pro.

Filled Under: Repair Tools & Jigs

Resetting a Guitar Bridge

October 5th, 2010

Resetting a Guitar Bridge Source: Guitar Bridge Repairs Resetting a guitar bridge is considered a major guitar repair, but if you follow the proper procedures you will be very comfortable with this repair. The first thing you need to do is to remove the bridge. Reasons for removal can be many, but most commonly it [...]

Filled Under: Guitar Bridge Repairs, Repair Tools & Jigs

The Super Deluxe Neck Cradle Jig

September 24th, 2010

If you are sick of your guitar that you are repairing or construction slipping out or tipping over you conventional neck cradle, you definitely will want to build this deluxe neck cradle and hold your guitar securely to your work bench. Plans are free and available for instant download from our server.

Filled Under: Repair Tools & Jigs

Truss Rod Adjustment Jig

September 22nd, 2010

If you have ever come across a stubborn truss rod that just will not take out the proper amount of bow in a guitar neck, then this jig is for you. This makes it easy to prebow the neck while easily cranking in enough tension in a now slack truss rod. Free PDF plan download for this tool at our Plan Shop.

Filled Under: Guitar Neck Repairs, Repair Tools & Jigs

How to Make a Screw Jack

July 16th, 2010

A Screw Jack is a valuable little guitar repair tool to have around the shop. You may, however have trouble finding one either small enough or inexpensive enough to suit your needs. Download these free PDF plans and read the article on how to make one of these handy tools from materials you may already have around your shop.

Filled Under: Repair Tools & Jigs

Hypodermic Needle Gluing Tool

July 14th, 2010

Sometimes just the simplest tool with fill the bill and save you a lot of work. This article on making a spot glue injecting tool from a standard hypodermic needle does just that. You will learn what needle to purchase and how to modify them to be not only safe to use by convenient to use as well. Don’t ever get glue every place but where it is supposed to be again by building this simple tool.

Filled Under: Repair Tools & Jigs

Fret Rocker

June 14th, 2010

Fret Rocker Fret Repair Tool Source: Fret Repair; Repair Tools & Jigs Fret Rocker: This is a simple to make took, if you have the proper equipment to make them that is. What The Fret Rocker Does: The fret rocker is designed to span 3 frets at one time. Since the fret spacing varies as [...]

Filled Under: Fret Repair, Repair Tools & Jigs

Specialty Fret Repair Tools

May 5th, 2010

Specialty Fret Repair Tools: Fret Press System: Pressing frets into place is a time-saving and accurate method widely used in guitar production. Our self-leveling steel fret press caul, fitted to our heavy-duty arbor press, brings this method to your shop. The arbor press is made of cast steel, with an adjustable steel pinion for firm [...]

Filled Under: Fret Repair, Repair Tools & Jigs

Optional Fret Repair Tools:

May 4th, 2010

Essential Fret Repair Tools Source: Fret Repair Optional Fret Repair Tools: If your are going to embark on a fret repair, whether it is repairing just one fret or re-fretting an entire instrument, there are some basic tools and specialty tools you will need to have. I have divided the tools into 3 separate categories: [...]

Filled Under: Fret Repair, Repair Tools & Jigs

Essential Fret Repair Tools

May 2nd, 2010

Essential Fret Repair Tools Source: Fret Repair Essential Fret Repair Tools: If your are going to embark on a fret repair, whether it is repairing just one fret or re-fretting an entire instrument, there are some basic tools and specialty tools you will need to have. I have divided the tools into 3 separate categories: [...]

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