In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am discussing the role of the bridge plate in anchoring the string and in distributing the forces of the bridge. I also discuss the best material and grain orientation for the bridge plate. And finally, I demonstrate the process of making a template and cutting out bridge plates for my new Parlor model. ? All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com ? Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ ? Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/ ? See Eric's Available Instruments: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/ ? Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvH56-5l7V8

How I hand carve the guitar neck with rasps, files, sandpaper and other tools. I also present a nifty fixture for holding the neck during the carving process. Join The Online Guitar Building School at http://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/ - Over 30 hours of detailed video instruction - Discounts to Stewart Macdonald and Luthier's Mercantile International - Access to the Member's Forum ? Subscribe for weekly guitar making tips: https://www.youtube.com/c/EricSchaeferGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are released every Friday at 10am ? Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ ?Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/ ?Check out the online course: Tru Oil Finishing: A Method for Acoustic Guitar: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/tru-oil-finishing-method-acoustic-guitar/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzFnlM4IJ_E

In this series, I talk about bending guitar sides with a side bending machine as opposed to bending by hand around a hot pipe. I talk about the pros, the cons, and the practical tips on bending wood. And I demonstrate my side bending procedure with the side bending machine. In this third and final part I demonstrate the way that I use my fox-style bending machine to get perfectly bent sides without any scorching. ? Subscribe for weekly guitar making tips: https://www.youtube.com/c/EricSchaeferGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are released every Friday at 10am ? Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ ?Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/ ?Check out the online course: Tru Oil Finishing: A Method for Acoustic Guitar: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/tru-oil-finishing-method-acoustic-guitar/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzyuTVSVE74

In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am demonstrating fret slotting. This is the powered method on the table saw. I also answer YOUR questions! ? All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com ? Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ ? Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/ ? See Eric's Available Instruments: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/ ? Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a8ehF--rl4