Power Tools for Luthiery
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Buying or Upgrading a
Small Band Saw for
Luthiery
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A discussion focused on 14" hobby and commercial grade cast iron and welded steel
band saws covering the following:
- A suggested list of features and capabilities to look for in a saw for small shop luthiery
- Making the decision to upgrade an existing saw versus buying new
- Costs and sources for upgraded components
- Adapting a 'C' face motor for band saw use
- Tabular comparison of popular small shop band saws with costs to bring all saws to a common
configuration
- Discussions with other builders on the virtues and vices of cast iron and steel frame saws
- A quick look at the advantages, disadvantages, and costs of larger saws
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Hand Tools for Luthiery
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A discussion of buying, tuning, and using hand planes focused on the needs of the
beginning guitar builder
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Sharpening and using the card scraper, including:
- Links to other web resources on scrapers
- How to prepare and sharpen the card scraper
- Using the card scraper for common luthiery tasks
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Jigs, Fixtures, Shop Aids, and Benches for Luthiers
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Making and using a simple bench hook, a traditional way to holding the work
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Making and using a ramped shooting board
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