Must have tools and jigs
Got the stewmac vise. Haven't had it long, but.. wow.
I recently made a neck removal jig. I've done plenty of resets without - just clamps and cork backed blocks will still do the trick. But for the material cost (scrap and hardware) and the quick assembly time I cant believe I hadn't made one sooner. Being able to move the guitar freely is awesome.
I also made a shop vac hose holder that is more adjustable than I'll probably ever need, but its been great for quick easy dust collection anywhere you need it. Just put a wand in it, aim it and turn it on.
Those are my recent favorites. How about you guys? What saves time/makes life easier in your shop?
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Permalink Reply by Rob on
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Does anyone have a program that will print a template from a late sixties Martin fretboard with a rare 25.4 inch scale like a
1969 N -20?. Please contact me with thanks. If you could print the template up and give me some exact measurements at the center 5th,9th,and 12th that would help me big time re-fret this replaced fretboard in my mock69N-20.Also the exact nut to center saddle measurement is needed.Be great if you can give me these in 32nds inches.This would help with thanks fo sure to get things right. I tried to print a template from Canadian luither school link but does not seem right so no frets slots are being cut till I find the problem. Was not getting the A string harmonic on the old neckso something was wrong.-Rob
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Permalink Reply by David Farmer on
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An un-sung hero in my shop is a keyless chuck on my drill press. Sounds silly but I love that thing every day.
Frequently drilling means, pilot hole, clearance hole, countersink.
I've had my keyless chuck for more than a decade. If I had to go back to a key now for every bit change, I think I'd quit!
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Permalink Reply by Jon Hiltbrand on
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Great suggestion, David. Thats exactly the kind of ideas I was after. Simple "upgrades" that save time. Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Steve Bettesworth on
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The most useful item in my workshop, alright shed, apart from the kettle is the single edge razor blade. I use them all the time for cutting trimming, removing paint, scraping finishes, removing dribbles and runs and much more. Wouldn't like to shave with one though.
Steve
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Permalink Reply by J R Emmett on
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Stewmac string height and neck relief gages plus a set of wire gages to measure string height over frets sizes 0.010 to .022 (guitar) and .020 to .040 (bass) In measurement there is consistency.
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Considerably more elegant than mine!
That's what I use for checking nut heights on violins and cellos
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Permalink Reply by Mike Kolb on
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That's funny.... seems that most of us have the same little "go-to" gauges, but just in different configurations. Great minds, etc.
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I really like the handles/holder setup you have there. Organazation is an amazing time saver all by itself. Thanks for the pic.
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Permalink Reply by Paul Breen on
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Here is a simple to make jig to help with lighting. Just two White laminate panels screwed together like a "T" in cross section. It reflects a lot of light and is good for reading straight edges.
A couple of examples; a 60's ES345 and Epiphone Caballero
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Thanks, Paul. Looks like that could be useful too.
Keep the good ideas coming!
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Here's one I'm never going back on. It's an outgrowth of this conversation. Lacquer curing fumes Thanks to the folks with suggestions in that thread.
I spray lacquer outside but have humidified, heated air and don't want to live with off-gassing fumes. These work like a champ.
Might be the best money I ever spent.
They make such a big difference in indoor air quality I keep the little slow one quietly running 24/7.
Even with no finish curing in the shop, if it is off overnight, the air is noticeably worse in the morning when I open the door.
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