Acoustic Guitar Construction

I don't have the pattern-makers style vise so I can't comment on it. I do have the parrot and it's very useful. I made a set of cork-and-leather lined jaws for it (5 minute job) so I can clamp things like necks all the way through the construction process including the finishing stages. If you loose...

I'm also open to suggestions on what to do with the sides from my first attempt! The cutaway section is blackened and cracked but the rest is in good shape and the non-cutaway side is perfect. Seems a shame to waste such beautiful, vibrant wood...

Very interesting, thank you Ken.

The additional inside heat source and the tension assembly look like major improvements over my current setup. I can particularly see how keeping the side under tension would help getting a tight bend around the horn.

Hi everyone, Firstly, a quick introduction. I'm a beginner builder from Australia currently working on my fourth and fifth instruments. I've lurked this forum for months and I'm looking forward to participating. It seems to be the most helpful and friendly I've encountered so far. I was hoping some ...