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The tools you need to build your own guitar

by | Guitar, Music

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Photo by radialmonster

To create a guitar, you will need the following tools and materials:

  • A great, sturdy work countertop or table is essential.
  • Sandpaper, emery paper, and a sanding block for smoothing and refining the surfaces.
  • Paint, stain, or lacquer for the finishing touches.
  • An air gun or aerosol containers for applying the finish.
  • A good screwdriver set for assembling the guitar.
  • Soldering iron and solder, although they are usually not required for guitar making.
  • A really sharp chisel for precise and clean cuts.
  • An electric power drill for drilling holes and other tasks.
  • Clamps to hold the pieces in place during construction.

You don’t have to spend a fortune on tools to build a guitar. Kit guitar making is not limited to those with a fully equipped tool cabinet. Tools are meant to make your life easier and the process more efficient, but you can still manage with a limited range of tools. For example, you can use a handheld power drill instead of an expensive drill press. While a drill press offers straight drill holes, you can still get by without rushing to buy one. If you feel limited by the tools you have, keep some blanks …

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“The tools you need to build your own guitar”