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Cut Frets With Cut-off Saw
In an effort to speed things up, I built a mini cut-off / chop saw to cut frets for my guitar builds. I thought about buying something to try it, but ended up building one from things I already had around the garage. I've done two necks so far using the saw and have more to do. I'm happy with the results so far.
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Your Taylor Guitar Neck Reset
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I thought acoustic guitar necks were all glued set necks until I had this Taylor dropped off for me to look at. Turns out Taylor has a bolt on system, with a paired shim setup, that can be used to reset an out of spec neck angle. I've owned one of these guitars for a few years now and have been very happy with it. Now I'm even happier. What a great system! Although, If you are the original owne...
Why You Might Want A Headstock Template
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My first attempt at making a guitar with an angled back headstock resulted in some unforeseen consequences. Sometimes you just can't think far enough ahead, so here I've come up with the solution.
Guitar Truss Rod Routing Jigs
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These truss rod routing jigs are fairly simple to build and easy to use. I've covered this in previous videos, but thought it may be good do so again. Both are dual action truss rods. The one from "Stew Mac" comes in 3 different styles, but I think comes in only one length. The one from "Britterroot Guitars" comes in many different lengths. Angled Headstock video Link: ua-cam.com/video/1QYgRAlY...
Guitar Necks, Preparing Wood For The Next Batch
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Machining lumber bought from an Exotic lumber supplier less than 30 minutes from my house. Raw lumber, not straight, slightly twisted, but worth the drive, the money and the experience. For me that's is what it is all about. A hobby that at the end of the day brings satisfaction. In this video I show the techniques I used to remove twist from lumber to make guitar neck blanks
Guitar Builders Moxon Vice
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Not just for cutting dovetails. Most Moxon Vice videos I've seen on UA-cam, the builder usually ends up mentioning Dovetails, but this vice can be very useful for building Guitars. I didn't even know what they were until recently and had been whipping together a crude version for doing some guitar building tasks. So it only made sense to go ahead and make one. And I did it on the CHEAP! I had e...
Humbucker Pickup & Control Cavity , Templates & Jigs 0
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Getting close to this guitar build completion. A little sanding, paint or finish and hardware. yah! Pickup shown in video provided by "Guitar, Stuff and Things" www.youtube.com/@UCzlCwVmBEImGPkJo6Emnz3Q Thanks Stephen
Routing A Guitar Neck Pocket And Bridge Alignment
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Getting the neck pocket straight on a new build is one of the most nerve racking parts of the process, when your templates are not tried and true. Here I've done a set neck, but most of this could also apply to a bolt on neck guitar. Link to: Making A Neck Pocket Template For a P & J-Bass ua-cam.com/video/aJR860Uri5M/v-deo.htmlsi=wV2Y0Q5bB2KB6jRX
How To Bevel A Guitar Body
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Without a garage full of expensive equipment and hand work, with this jig you can get the same results over and over. This is great if you plan on doing more than one guitar. It took some planning and testing, then a couple of afternoons to build this jig, but the results turned out great. ENJOY!
Building In Guitar Weight Relief
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When you are building a guitar and you think it may end up a bit heavy, or you just want a light weight guitar, maybe you should add weight relief. These Explorer style guitars were going to get book matched maple tops, so it gave me the opportunity to remove wood from areas that would never be seen or noticed.
Copy a Guitar Neck with a Profile Jig, Set Up & Shaping
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Duplicate & make a copy of your favorite guitar neck profile/contour using an easy to build router jig. This will be the 4th video I've done that deals with this subject. Each time I try to add new information and different approaches. The 1st video shows how to copy a guitar neck: "Copy A Bolt On Guitar Neck Profile" ua-cam.com/video/82T1tIEwMC8/v-deo.htmlsi=pL84AyHDyC4qXIra The 2nd video will...
Fitting Guitar Necks To The Bodies
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Set neck or bolt on style builds are covered here. A set neck for an "Explorer" style guitar and a replacement neck for an "Epiphone Thunderbird Bass". Both of these builds have been done side by side. The main difference being the heel, angled on the set neck and flat on the bolt on. Enjoy!
Installing Stainless Steel Frets, No Worries!
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I have never played a guitar with stainless steel frets, but I can tell you they are no more difficult than nickel-silver frets to install. Some say they can't really hear or feel the difference, so I guess the advantage would be longevity. The cost of Stainless will cost 25 to 30% more than nickel-silver. In one of my previous videos "Building a Fender Style Guitar Neck, Pt 5 ua-cam.com/video/...
Fretboard Radius and Inlays
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My neck radius sander needed upgrades to easily work for different neck blank thickness and fretboard radiuses. I like to install the fretboard inlay and side marker dots before putting on the radius, so that's where we begin, then the upgrades it took to easily get any radius on any thickness of neck blank and sanding a radius. ENJOY! Link to Video where I use the sander as a JOINTER: watch fr...
2022 Bronco 2.7L Oil Change & Oil Life Reset
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One of the easiest oil & oil filter changes I've done. This is a 2022 Badlands Bronco with a 2.7L V6. Other models may be a little different, but I don't know. You will need: Drain pan for changing oil 1-1/16" socket 15mm socket small screw driver or hook pick tool 6 qts 5w-30 oil Oil filter FL-2062-A
Making & Installing Guitar Fretboards
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Making & Installing Guitar Fretboards
Headstock Angle Jig & Tuner Hole Placement
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Headstock Angle Jig & Tuner Hole Placement
Making a Neck Pocket Template for a P or J-Bass
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Making a Neck Pocket Template for a P or J-Bass
Figuring Out & Routing Headstock Mounted Truss Rods
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Figuring Out & Routing Headstock Mounted Truss Rods
Laminating Wood for Guitar Necks
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Laminating Wood for Guitar Necks
Making Book Matched Guitar Tops, Band Saw Upgrades
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Making Book Matched Guitar Tops, Band Saw Upgrades
Guitar Building, It's All About Templates and Patterns
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Guitar Building, It's All About Templates and Patterns
DIY Telecaster Pickguard From A Vinyl Record
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DIY Telecaster Pickguard From A Vinyl Record
From Rough Cut Lumber to Guitar Body Blanks
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From Rough Cut Lumber to Guitar Body Blanks
Transitions Ramps For Your Guitar Neck Profile Jig
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Transitions Ramps For Your Guitar Neck Profile Jig
Copy a Guitar Neck with a Profile Jig, Revisited, in Greater Detail
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Copy a Guitar Neck with a Profile Jig, Revisited, in Greater Detail
Build a Fender Style Guitar Neck, Pt 5 (Series Finale)
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Build a Fender Style Guitar Neck, Pt 5 (Series Finale)
Belt Sander Dust Collector Build
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Belt Sander Dust Collector Build
Real Snake Snake Fender Strat w/ piezo acoustic Saddles & TBX tone Control
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Real Snake Snake Fender Strat w/ piezo acoustic Saddles & TBX tone Control
DIY Fret Wire Radius Bender / Straightener
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DIY Fret Wire Radius Bender / Straightener

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @QuackSuperStar
    @QuackSuperStar День тому

    Great video thanks King!

  • @michelmetal666
    @michelmetal666 День тому

    Genius!! This is very helpful, thank you.

  • @michelmetal666
    @michelmetal666 День тому

    Hey Randy, I am starting a shop myself next year and I learned so much watching your channel!! Thank you!! Greetings from Holland.

  • @scottlangston468
    @scottlangston468 4 дні тому

    Hi - I'm wondering if you varnish or otherwise finish the record before installing. A few coats of nitrocellulose or similar?

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 2 дні тому

      @@scottlangston468 Yes, what I have been using is Ace brand premium gloss enamel clear. Usually about three coats.

  • @sambakich7494
    @sambakich7494 10 днів тому

    What you achieve with the tools you have is nothing short of awe inspiring

  • @jonahguitarguy
    @jonahguitarguy 10 днів тому

    Cool tool you thunk up there Randy!

  • @NatalieKing-gt4id
    @NatalieKing-gt4id 14 днів тому

    Always nice to gain some new knowledge! Thanks

  • @HBSuccess
    @HBSuccess 16 днів тому

    That was great! You're a clever guy. Worthy of a like and Sub.

  • @JagStar
    @JagStar 17 днів тому

    Great video! I'm an original owner of a 25th Anniversary Taylor, but I like to do my own guitar work when possible. The action is super high on mine and I've been thinking about doing a neck. I know a fair bit about setting up electric guitars but have always thought there was some voodoo to acoustics. I knew the Taylors were bolt on, but I was still not sure I should do it. Thanks to your video, I feel confident enough to try it.

  • @alexanderelse1958
    @alexanderelse1958 18 днів тому

    Elegant solution to getting the angle on that shim. Nice work.

  • @MJ-nd7cj
    @MJ-nd7cj 19 днів тому

    There are certain people that just have the gift of solving problems and making things work, and you are definitely one of them. Thanks for sharing it with others!

  • @peternotpeter
    @peternotpeter 19 днів тому

    Nice work as usual Randy! How's the refinishing coming along on the explorer and other guitars you were working on?

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 16 днів тому

      @@peternotpeter I know, I haven’t put a finish on the explorer yet and I’ve not put out a video of the ones I have. Hope I can remedy that soon 🤞🙏

  • @kellymoore4052
    @kellymoore4052 19 днів тому

    Great Video. Ingenious!!!!!

  • @adamcone6856
    @adamcone6856 20 днів тому

    Awesome necks brother! Thanks for sharing. I spent a couple hours yesterday processing a bunch of padauk, mahogany, and walnut to do the same necks. My first necks ever. Complete novice. Learning how to use my wood tools has been a challenge, but really rewarding. I hope to do my first glue up today or tomorrow.

  • @MJ-nd7cj
    @MJ-nd7cj 21 день тому

    Awesome, great tutorial! The only thing im a little confused about before i start are the end center holes on the neck carriage. Should the two end centers be at the point where the fretboard meets the carriage surface, or, in this case, a neck with a 1/4" fretboard, where the fretboard base is glued to the neck? You said something about a 1/4" down to accomodate for the fretboard, or something like that, couldnt quite make it out lol. Id sure appreciate it if you could help me out with that, other than that, i think ive got it.👍

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 20 днів тому

      @@MJ-nd7cj Before I had built this jig, I had watched some UA-cam videos of others with similar jigs, and they were doing theirs without fretboards on and had the axis center where the fretboard would have met the neck, but of course no fretboard on it. I’m doing mine with the fretboards on so I added a quarter inch, raising the center of the axis a 1/4” above the surface of the carriage. I don’t know that it would make that much difference one way or the other. As long as your cams were created with the quarter inch compensation. I hope that makes sense.😬 Thanks

    • @MJ-nd7cj
      @MJ-nd7cj 20 днів тому

      ​@@randysguitarsbroncos223Thank you Randy! And yes, that makes sense. Ive seen those vids and some other drawings too, which probably added to my confusion lol. I like your version, and thanks again, i really appreciate it!👍👍

  • @Jeremya74
    @Jeremya74 27 днів тому

    FINALLY someone shows how to measure up the bridge BEFORE drilling the holes..i must have went threw 10 vids before someone had enough sence to show how to do this from the beginning!...THANK YOU!..5 STARS!

  • @Guitar_Builder
    @Guitar_Builder Місяць тому

    So much gold in your videos.

  • @mikemullis6805
    @mikemullis6805 Місяць тому

    Nice quality detail.

  • @NatalieKing-gt4id
    @NatalieKing-gt4id Місяць тому

    A touch of perfection that gives it a classy look. Your work is outstanding.

  • @Justins_shed
    @Justins_shed Місяць тому

    It’s a pleasure to watch you work. Thanks Randy.

  • @AndyTymon
    @AndyTymon Місяць тому

    Genius!

  • @Stratamania
    @Stratamania Місяць тому

    Good attention to detail. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @AlexanderElse
    @AlexanderElse Місяць тому

    Nice one Randy. Another benefit of your method is the headstock has the right dimensions.If you route the shape and then cut the angle you're elongating the headstock some amount depending on the break angle (thanks to our friend Pythagoras). For a 7 degree break (i think that's what you're using) it might be around 1.5mm for a tele size headstock. For a 14 degree break (typical les paul) the same headstock would elongate by 6.1mm. No functional difference but it might matter to people who want to accurately replicate a design.

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 Місяць тому

      I had never heard of this person before (Pythagoras) or at least it never registered until I got this comment today. So I looked him up, Fascinating. Thanks 😊

  • @dfranks50
    @dfranks50 Місяць тому

    Randy - I've been enjoying watching all of your videos. I am going to build this copier as I am wanting to change the neck on one of my guitars. If possible, I would like to make a copy of the neck profile of my PRS guitar but it has a set neck. After thinking about this for a little I am wondering if I could use a carpenter's Profile Contour tool to create the pucks. Do you know if anyone has tried that already?

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 Місяць тому

      @@dfranks50 The cams or pucks in the profile jig are bigger than the contour of the neck, so using a profile contour tool, it would need to be enlarged about one inch, as I demonstrate near the end of this video. In another video, I show how I produced cams without the neck. And here’s the link. ua-cam.com/video/AXjW8cOZ_E0/v-deo.htmlsi=KmokqEnIfSOIyz75

  • @longshotdiedtired1582
    @longshotdiedtired1582 Місяць тому

    What size socket did you use to remove the bolt for the seal ?

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 Місяць тому

      @@longshotdiedtired1582 The socket for the pinion nut was 1 1/8”

    • @longshotdiedtired1582
      @longshotdiedtired1582 Місяць тому

      @@randysguitarsbroncos223 thank you , I noticed yesterday my seal was leaking , never replaced one before so your video was really helpful , from what I’m reading there’s a little more to the job then just replacing the seal , mine 83 f150 4x4 with the Dana 44

  • @longshotdiedtired1582
    @longshotdiedtired1582 Місяць тому

    No thrills no bs just straight to the point ! I love these videos that make everything look so simple

  • @kellymoore4052
    @kellymoore4052 Місяць тому

    This video is very informative. The partially automated profiling jig is ingenious. Well done....

  • @АндрійНаумов
    @АндрійНаумов Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for sharing priceless knowledge!!!

  • @AlexanderElse
    @AlexanderElse Місяць тому

    Love your work Randy.

  • @NatalieKing-gt4id
    @NatalieKing-gt4id 2 місяці тому

    I really love your intelligence on building these jigs. They are getting in over my head. I could build them if I replayed the video over and over stopping it on every step until I got it done. Great job and great explanation of how you do it.

  • @DogGoneBass
    @DogGoneBass 2 місяці тому

    👍👍🤠🤠

  • @RogerAlmeidaLuthier
    @RogerAlmeidaLuthier 2 місяці тому

    Oh man! You literally Rock!! I love your templates, jigs and how to you think out of the box. Congrats Randy!

  • @GregSexton-e2w
    @GregSexton-e2w 2 місяці тому

    This is the best video I have come across for making a jig for this application I am starting my first 3 custom guitars I have been fixing and setting up instruments and amps for 25 years and have decided it is time to make my own instruments to send out to the world to enjoy as much as I do! Amazing content keep it up!

  • @zairecavazos4756
    @zairecavazos4756 2 місяці тому

    Great video. Very informative.

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 2 місяці тому

      @@zairecavazos4756 Thanks 😊

    • @zairecavazos4756
      @zairecavazos4756 2 місяці тому

      @@randysguitarsbroncos223 I've built a few through trial and error. Making my own jigs and templates. Wish I had this video when I first started.

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 2 місяці тому

      @@zairecavazos4756 👍

  • @schneidp20
    @schneidp20 2 місяці тому

    Thanks. I love those old magazines. As a kid I remember pouring through my uncle's old collection. Lots of interesting DIY projects! Nice explanation and I really like seeing the completed project up front. (unlike a lot of videos where you can't understand where they are going until the very end)

  • @MauriceKindermann
    @MauriceKindermann 2 місяці тому

    Very interesting. I've spent weeks thinking and planning on doing Jackson RR style bevels. Your approach is the opposite of mine. You are doing an external offset using a chamfer bit with a bearing. I didn't know that was possible. I'm instead getting a 120 degree v groove bit with matching bearing so I can create a bevel template with no offsets (laser cutting them). Thanks for sharing!

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 2 місяці тому

      @@MauriceKindermann I have looked at the RR Jackson guitar style bevels and it looks very doable the way you are thinking of doing it. There are many approaches to accomplishing the same thing. None are right, and none are wrong.

  • @intelectoss
    @intelectoss 2 місяці тому

    Disponibiliza esse projeto pra nós

  • @rodhester2166
    @rodhester2166 2 місяці тому

    What if you are switching from stock locking hubs to aftermarket.. I dont think anyone has done a video of that. .

  • @reelchef67
    @reelchef67 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video , thank you. Just finished my 3rd short scale bass and got a hold of one of the fender junior MIJ short scale bass necks which are just a touch different shape than a mustang or bronco neck requiring a different router template not available.Your vid gave me some good tips on getting my template finished:)

  • @michaelkaastrup5429
    @michaelkaastrup5429 3 місяці тому

    Hi mate. I love your videos. I have been building guitars for the last 40 y'rs. but you'r videos still give me some great input, to make building guiters more constistance, and getting the same results every time. Thanks for all the work you put into making these videos. Great job. 🙂

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 2 місяці тому

      @@michaelkaastrup5429 Between vacation and working on the house, I have not made any new videos, but will be working on new ones soon. I need to get back at it. Thank you.

  • @michaelkaastrup5429
    @michaelkaastrup5429 3 місяці тому

    This was a need trick for copying a neck shape. Thanks mate 🙂

  • @gk8010
    @gk8010 3 місяці тому

    Of the MANY videos of making this jig, you are the ONLY guy to explain a clear, precise way to make the cams. Excellent!

  • @jeffn4981
    @jeffn4981 3 місяці тому

    You don’t need to remove the cover. You can adjust without doing that.

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 3 місяці тому

      @@jeffn4981 Yes, you right, the cover does not need to be removed. I had no idea what the problem was or how to fix it, so by removing the cover allowed me to figure it out

  • @Mooreguitar
    @Mooreguitar 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic! Thanks!

  • @Guitar_Builder
    @Guitar_Builder 4 місяці тому

    "or maybe even wear your gloves" lol PPE whats that.

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 4 місяці тому

      I use the thickness sander a lot, I use the guard now and haven’t skinned my knuckles since. 😀

  • @Guitar_Builder
    @Guitar_Builder 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @Guitar_Builder
    @Guitar_Builder 4 місяці тому

    Well done.

  • @HudsonCustomGuitars
    @HudsonCustomGuitars 4 місяці тому

    Really appreciate your tutorial videos, Randy. One remaining question for me is how you determined the fretboard alignment with the neck blank (top to bottom) before drilling 5/64 holes @1st & 12th frets, as this will effect scale length relative to neck pocket depth?

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 4 місяці тому

      When I built a fender Tele, I placed the bridge on the body, put the saddles close to their intonated position, bolted on the neck (without the fretboard) and measured the scale length to the nut. Here is a link to that video. It's at 2 and half minutes ua-cam.com/video/UBZJREBMRzw/v-deo.htmlsi=NSUQFwUdxAlcH6eW When coping and building the Explorer, 1st I placed the fretboard on the neck, as close to the same position as the neck I copied. Then the neck to the body, then figured out where the bridge should be located, as shown in this video ua-cam.com/video/vxh96BGhx68/v-deo.htmlsi=3sFqiBdZ17zhXu-n Two different approaches, but both effective. Hope this helps.

  • @nigelhasenbaum
    @nigelhasenbaum 4 місяці тому

    I came up with a neat idea instead of having to use shims. I put a threaded wood insert into a 3/4 inch block and used a bolt to raise and lower the dowel when I needed to change the adjustment for the bit depth depending on the neck I am profiling. Some necks have fingerboards and frets on it so getting an exact match is not easy when you have your bit depth at say 1.5 inches. With the threaded inserts and bolt, I can ADD to the length of the dowel which basically SUBTRACTS the fretboard and frets to the cam. Once the blank is in place, I set the dowels to the initial 1.5 inch depth and it will create the exact profile of the neck I copied. Since the height of the blank doesnt have a fingerboard or frets on it, in my case, this makes it more precise.

    • @randysguitarsbroncos223
      @randysguitarsbroncos223 4 місяці тому

      Nice, 👍 of course, there are many ways to obtain the same objective. all we have to do is put our mind to it.

  • @DogGoneBass
    @DogGoneBass 5 місяців тому

    another great presentation .