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Luthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Sometimes it is a Q and A show featuring member's of Eric's online guitar building course. Sometimes it is an interview with another luthier, woodworker, or guitar repair tech.

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Q&A | Radial Rosettes, Soundhole Binding, Pinless Bridges, and More!

January 12, 2024 • Eric Schaefer

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!

Questions/Topics:
- Tasmanian Blackwood
- Radial rosettes
- Binding the inside of the soundhole
- Making radius dishes
- Paste wax for preventing glue from sticking to jigs
- Pinless bridges
- Box elder for guitars?
- What is your sharpening process for chisels and planes?
- Inexpensive Wenge
- Avoiding lint and dust in finish
- more on shattered saddles
- Stewmac's customer service

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🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:
https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/

🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:
https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

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