Daniel, I just moved, and my new workshop is large and nice, but a disaster at the present moment. I've never been gifted at organizing, but I'm trying to learn. In fact, organizing is my greatest problem. I just can't envision how to consolidate space along with making handy accessories associated with a drill press or band saw, etc. Your tour has helped me immensely. Thank you so, so much. You have so many good ideas. Even if one has a little more space, it quickly disappears without organization. With little space, you've been forced to brainstorm. You've helped us all -- certainly you've helped me. Again, thank you. David
Thank you for sharing your space and giving us insight to understand your thought process and work flow. I love woodworking and I'm an artist and bedroom guitar player. I've been out of work since the pandemic started.i suffer from extreme social anxiety and I've been thinking lately that guitar building would encompass all of my skills and interest. Thanks again for your content. Love your videos
Hi John. Thank you and when can we expect a tour of your workshop? (no pressure) The heated cabinet came out of necessity. Every winter when it was freezing I could throw out my adhesives and other water based products. And the shed doesn't have any central heating.
Unquendor Guitars luckily I already did one. Although it was a couple of years ago now. Things have changed a fair bit since then so maybe a new one is in order. When I built my shed I made sure it was very well insulated. I can keep the whole shed at a good 18c even in middle of winter with just a 1kw oil heater. Prior to this I used to keep my glues and finishes in the house and take them out with me when I went.
Wow, really efficient use of space. The air filtration system is critical for using poly or other types of varnish. That stuff is a dust magnet! I found that out airbrushing model cars. It can be so annoying. Thanks Daniel.
Hi Go2mikerenzi. Thank you. Although the air filter is not meant for varnish fumes and such, but it is a dust filter/air cleaner. That said, it sure helps to clean the air off any dust particles before getting started with finishes.
Hi Kurt, Thank you. And like I said in the video, a workshop is almost a living thing. It keeps changing and evolving. It took a while to come to where it is at right now and can be totally different in a couple of months.
Very nice workspace.I love how you have everything organized. On subject of tools of the trade though, I'm so far behind when it comes to having the RIGHT ONES. Im happy to have a router,a jigsaw,a circular saw,3ft bench belt sander,a bench drill press],an electric hand held planer and a hand held belt sander and a couple cordless drills. After seeing your setup I'm in awe realizing how many more tools I need.I have just purchased everything but the saws ,cordless drills and router. I'll get there someday as this is what I want to do for a career.Thank you Daniel for this video.It really helps me to see all of what you build with.
Hi Troy, If I'm not mistaken it seems you already have the most important tools. A router and a drill press I consider to be essential, although it is possible to build a guitar without if you have some basic hand tools. The only 'special tools' you really need is a set of fretting and guitar setup tools like a straight edge, notched straight edge and fretting files. And a set of good rulers of course. I started with just a couple of really cheap basic tools I already had and when Unquendor Guitars became more serious I slowly expanded and upgraded my tool collection. Hence the full drawers of surplus tools. I hope you succeed in building a career out of making guitars. That's something I haven't been able to do yet. Good luck and have fun chasing your goal.
@@UnquendorGuitars Thank you very much.So far my 1st build is almost complete. It just has to have the finish done which I am still thinking about either dye and wax or painting it with laquer based paint and stew mac colortone clear laquer finish. The reason I really want more tools is for the neck building part which I have not tried yet.Im sure when I'm ready Im gonna have some serious questions for you. Thank you much I appreciate it.I'm gonna have pictures soon from my build I would like to show you as well.Peace brother.
Hi Troy, Yeah sure, I would love to se some pictures. And if you have a question you could always DM me. Or connect to me on Facebook (link in the description) which usually is easier for private messaging and such.
@@UnquendorGuitars Hey sorry I didnt reply sooner.My internet just got fixed so Ive been without. I did finally get my guitar done.Well except for the real paint job.Stain didnt take very well so I went ahead and painted it just for a trial run and it turned out pretty good bug not good enough to keep.I now have some lacquer based paint to do the final but Ive been playing it too much to want to tear it apart right now. As for pictures I dont have a facebook account but I do have an email if that will work for you. Let me know and I'll put up my email address so you can copy it. Thanks again for the advise and I hope to learn sone good things from you .
Hi Hugo, Thank you very much and you're welcome. Yeah it's a nice little workshop, but it takes some effort to keep it this organized when working on a guitar or other project. I'm trying to make it a habit to tidy up when a specific task is done.
I dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow lost the password. I would love any help you can give me!
@Reed Mohammed i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Hi JJ, I feel it's very important to keep the workshop as clean as possible in between projects. Makes all the difference when every tool is where it is supposed to be and ready for the next job. And the Bosch is a very nice pillar drill, but keep the limited depth of the machine in mind that might impose a problem when you need it to drill holes for a string through bridge like a Tele.
Great video, just a thought on the pillar drill, I am not familiar with that drill but could you add a piece between the green section and the section that attaches to the pillar to move it out a bit further. I would suggest getting a piece of billet aluminum and machine it to fit
Great job on the workshop. I am currently building a work bench and trying to decide a good height for setting up guitars, soldering pickups, changing Pots, etc. I don't build guitars, but like to do basic setup work and wiring as mentioned. I am 5'10" tall and again prefer to stand up while I work with no excessive bending over both to save on back fatigue/pain and a good height so I can see what I am working on very well... Would you have a recommendation for a good height? Thanks... Phil NYC Area
Great video and certainly some inspiring things I'll try in my own workshop. I have the same Bosch pillar drill and came up with a modification to increase the capacity. I removed the metal base and switched the position of the small grub in the column so the base can be reattached facing backwards. Then bolt the base to a larger wooden board on legs to create a space underneath the drill. In this way the drill overhangs the metal base and you can hold your work under the entire thing - basically the capacity is then limited only by the size of the new wooden base. The downside is that this does take up quite a bit more space which may negate the benefits of an increased capacity, especially in a small workshop.
Hi Sean, Thank you very much. I had to think about what what you were saying about the modification, but that's a clever mod. It does indeed increase the overall footprint. Can you still adjust the drill far enough downwards to use very small drill bits? What I absolutely like the most about this pillar drill is that I don't have to adjust the 'table' every time I use it to make sure it's square to the drill bit and the electronic speed control. I can't do without it anymore.
@@UnquendorGuitars Yes indeed this was a hard thing to describe without images. The modification does come with some limitations which depend on the depth underneath the base and the length of the drill bit being used - having said that the drill does have a very decent amount of travel. The space underneath the base can be set to just over the thickness of a guitar body to optimise this. I must admit I used this modification only temporarily for a single non-guitar project. But my workshop is tiny so I couldn’t keep the setup due to the increase footprint.
Hoi hoi, ben voor het eerst op jouw kanaal. Wat een geweldige workshop heb je, netjes en georganiseerd 😄 Ik doe wat onderhoud aan mijn eigen gitaren, kan veel van je opsteken. Keep up the good work 👍
Hi Tim, Thank you for giving me that heater. And I'll keep it in mind where to leave the toolbox when I want to get rid of it. But I presume you want it with the tools still in it? I'll see what I can do.
Awesome workshop man. I also have a tiny workshop. The benefit of having it small is that everything is always at reach, if you have it clean and organised.
Hi Magic Attic Guitars, Thanks man! That is indeed one of the benefits in having a small workshop. It might even be so that a small workshop is less likely to get cluttered as much because space is so precious.
I’m liking the size and layout of your shop. What are the approximate dimensions? I’m looking at garden workshops at the minute. Thanks for the great content.
Hi, This shop was approximately 5x2m making it 10m2. Unfortunately this shop doesn't exist anymore I had to replace it with a brand new even nicer one.
Hallo Daniel, waar heb jij je werkbank vandaan? Ik ben zelf vorige september begonnen als student aan het Centrum voor Muziekinstrumentbouw hier in België. Eén van de eerste zaken die ik me wil aanschaffen voor mijn eigen workshop thuis is de werkbank, vandaar. Thanks, Stefan
Hi Stefan, Bedankt voor je vraag. Ik heb mijn werkbank bij de Hornbach (doe het zelf zaak) gekocht. Hij voldoet, maar is niet van een hele goede kwaliteit om eerlijk te zijn. Heel veel plezier met je studie.
@@UnquendorGuitars Dankjewel voor de info. Ja, op het instituut gebruiken we kwaliteitswerkbanken, maar daar hangt natuurlijk ook een prijskaartje aan...1500 euro. Nog wat verder sparen dan :-). Keep posting video's, ik steek er enorm veel van op, je doet een prima job!
Maybe a record power SABER 350 is a good upgrade? Also where do you get the sandpaper rolls or brand? Im from the Netherlands also, your video’s have been really helpful thank you!
Hi Mr. Thomas, Thank you for the compliment and I'm glad to hear you got some useful information from my videos. I've been looking at the Record Sabre 350, and it might be the replacement of my current bandsaw. Or the Laguna 1412 which also seems like a good option. For sandpaper I like to use Klingspor, Flexovit or 3M all three are good brands. Also good options are Bosch and Proline Gold which you can get at the Hornbach.
Hi mate! Thanks. The disc and belt sander is a very cheap one branded by a local store but I believe it's pretty much the same as the ones from Silverline, Harbourfreight, Ferrex, etc. It's not the best, but I hardly ever use it.
@@UnquendorGuitars thanks. I'm looking for a little one for shaping nuts and backplates and was considering Proxxon rather than the bigger Record one, but that appeared to be a nicer size.
@@HrafnMusic The ones from Proxxon seem nice indeed and might be a bit more suitable for finer jobs. The one from Record is very similar to the one I have. I think the stability of the 'table' is most important if you don't want to make one or modify it yourself. I'm still thinking about modifying mine to improve the accuracy and stability.
I'm trying to decide if I want to build guitars. I have basic carpenter skills and understand mostly how guitar necks and bodies are made. I have operated most hand and power tools. I am also an artist, so I have a sensibility for style. The reason I am considering building guitars is because I was forced into retirement and I would like to do something to make money that I can work at my own pace and would mostly enjoy doing. I might actually hate it, I don't know. I am trying to get an idea of my investment in tools. If I need $50,000 investment, how many guitars do I have to make to break even. Will 50 guitars get me there? Will it take 100 guitars and can I even sell 100 guitars. Could I set myself up for a huge failure? Problem, I think I know about building guitars and I don't.
Hi Thomas, I can't give you a definite answer, but this video might help you to get an idea about the initial costs of building guitars. th-cam.com/video/yWGFn0nzlXg/w-d-xo.html
@@UnquendorGuitars wow just a fantastic video. I wish I could be your apprentice, I would pay for it. I'm in the US. What a fantastic video you created for me. Thank you so much.
Daniel, I just moved, and my new workshop is large and nice, but a disaster at the present moment. I've never been gifted at organizing, but I'm trying to learn. In fact, organizing is my greatest problem. I just can't envision how to consolidate space along with making handy accessories associated with a drill press or band saw, etc. Your tour has helped me immensely. Thank you so, so much. You have so many good ideas. Even if one has a little more space, it quickly disappears without organization. With little space, you've been forced to brainstorm. You've helped us all -- certainly you've helped me. Again, thank you. David
Thank you for sharing your space and giving us insight to understand your thought process and work flow. I love woodworking and I'm an artist and bedroom guitar player. I've been out of work since the pandemic started.i suffer from extreme social anxiety and I've been thinking lately that guitar building would encompass all of my skills and interest. Thanks again for your content. Love your videos
Awesome shop. You have a lot of great storage idea. Love the little heated cabinet for your glues and stuff. Love to see it in action!
I appreciate the practical approach of this workshop. Now I've got some ideas for my own. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Joe,
Thank you and its good to read you got some ideas for your own workshop from this video.
I do love a good workshop tour and yours was very interesting. I love the heated cabinet. Brilliant idea!
Hi John.
Thank you and when can we expect a tour of your workshop? (no pressure)
The heated cabinet came out of necessity. Every winter when it was freezing I could throw out my adhesives and other water based products. And the shed doesn't have any central heating.
Unquendor Guitars luckily I already did one. Although it was a couple of years ago now. Things have changed a fair bit since then so maybe a new one is in order. When I built my shed I made sure it was very well insulated. I can keep the whole shed at a good 18c even in middle of winter with just a 1kw oil heater. Prior to this I used to keep my glues and finishes in the house and take them out with me when I went.
It is nice to see how you can make such beautiful things with a small workplace.
Hi Richard,
Thanks man.
You've visited my shop so you know it looks even bigger on YT then it actually is.
@@UnquendorGuitars You know what they say, the camera adds a few extra pounds. In this case, a few extra square meters
i love your workshop , you have all you need , most importantly your talent.
Hey Gurup,
Thank you once again for the nice comment.
Wow, really efficient use of space. The air filtration system is critical for using poly or other types of varnish. That stuff is a dust magnet! I found that out airbrushing model cars. It can be so annoying. Thanks Daniel.
Hi Go2mikerenzi.
Thank you.
Although the air filter is not meant for varnish fumes and such, but it is a dust filter/air cleaner. That said, it sure helps to clean the air off any dust particles before getting started with finishes.
A lot of work a has gone into creating that brilliant workshop. The French cleat tool rack very impressive. Great video.
Hi Kurt,
Thank you.
And like I said in the video, a workshop is almost a living thing. It keeps changing and evolving. It took a while to come to where it is at right now and can be totally different in a couple of months.
Super cool thanks for sharing
Very nice workspace.I love how you have everything organized. On subject of tools of the trade though, I'm so far behind when it comes to having the RIGHT ONES. Im happy to have a router,a jigsaw,a circular saw,3ft bench belt sander,a bench drill press],an electric hand held planer and a hand held belt sander and a couple cordless
drills. After seeing your setup I'm in awe realizing how many more tools I need.I have just purchased everything but the saws ,cordless drills and router. I'll get there someday as this is what I want to do for a career.Thank you Daniel for this video.It really helps me to see all of what you build with.
Hi Troy,
If I'm not mistaken it seems you already have the most important tools.
A router and a drill press I consider to be essential, although it is possible to build a guitar without if you have some basic hand tools.
The only 'special tools' you really need is a set of fretting and guitar setup tools like a straight edge, notched straight edge and fretting files. And a set of good rulers of course.
I started with just a couple of really cheap basic tools I already had and when Unquendor Guitars became more serious I slowly expanded and upgraded my tool collection. Hence the full drawers of surplus tools.
I hope you succeed in building a career out of making guitars. That's something I haven't been able to do yet.
Good luck and have fun chasing your goal.
@@UnquendorGuitars Thank you very much.So far my 1st build is almost complete. It just has to have the finish done which I am still thinking about either dye and wax or painting it with laquer based paint and stew mac colortone clear laquer finish. The reason I really want more tools is for the neck building part which I have not tried yet.Im sure when I'm ready Im gonna have some serious questions for you. Thank you much I appreciate it.I'm gonna have pictures soon from my build I would like to show you as well.Peace brother.
Hi Troy,
Yeah sure, I would love to se some pictures.
And if you have a question you could always DM me.
Or connect to me on Facebook (link in the description) which usually is easier for private messaging and such.
@@UnquendorGuitars Hey sorry I didnt reply sooner.My internet just got fixed so Ive been without. I did finally get my guitar done.Well except for the real paint job.Stain didnt take very well so I went ahead and painted it just for a trial run and it turned out pretty good bug not good enough to keep.I now have some lacquer based paint to do the final but Ive been playing it too much to want to tear it apart right now. As for pictures I dont have a facebook account but I do have an email if that will work for you. Let me know and I'll put up my email address so you can copy it. Thanks again for the advise and I hope to learn sone good things from you .
A great place for therapy! I love the order, it's great to find what you need in the moment , thank you for your Time Daniel!
Hi Hugo,
Thank you very much and you're welcome.
Yeah it's a nice little workshop, but it takes some effort to keep it this organized when working on a guitar or other project. I'm trying to make it a habit to tidy up when a specific task is done.
I dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account?
I somehow lost the password. I would love any help you can give me!
@Frederick Reece Instablaster =)
@Reed Mohammed i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Reed Mohammed It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thanks so much you saved my account !
Nice and clean Dan, thats always good to see, im gonna order one of them bosch pillar drills. Thankyou for taking your time to share with us. JJ
Hi JJ,
I feel it's very important to keep the workshop as clean as possible in between projects.
Makes all the difference when every tool is where it is supposed to be and ready for the next job.
And the Bosch is a very nice pillar drill, but keep the limited depth of the machine in mind that might impose a problem when you need it to drill holes for a string through bridge like a Tele.
Great video, just a thought on the pillar drill, I am not familiar with that drill but could you add a piece between the green section and the section that attaches to the pillar to move it out a bit further. I would suggest getting a piece of billet aluminum and machine it to fit
Great job on the workshop.
I am currently building a work bench and trying to decide a good height for setting up guitars, soldering pickups, changing Pots, etc. I don't build guitars, but like to do basic setup work and wiring as mentioned.
I am 5'10" tall and again prefer to stand up while I work with no excessive bending over both to save on back fatigue/pain and a good height so I can see what I am working on very well...
Would you have a recommendation for a good height? Thanks...
Phil
NYC Area
Great video and certainly some inspiring things I'll try in my own workshop. I have the same Bosch pillar drill and came up with a modification to increase the capacity. I removed the metal base and switched the position of the small grub in the column so the base can be reattached facing backwards. Then bolt the base to a larger wooden board on legs to create a space underneath the drill. In this way the drill overhangs the metal base and you can hold your work under the entire thing - basically the capacity is then limited only by the size of the new wooden base. The downside is that this does take up quite a bit more space which may negate the benefits of an increased capacity, especially in a small workshop.
Hi Sean,
Thank you very much.
I had to think about what what you were saying about the modification, but that's a clever mod.
It does indeed increase the overall footprint. Can you still adjust the drill far enough downwards to use very small drill bits?
What I absolutely like the most about this pillar drill is that I don't have to adjust the 'table' every time I use it to make sure it's square to the drill bit and the electronic speed control. I can't do without it anymore.
@@UnquendorGuitars Yes indeed this was a hard thing to describe without images. The modification does come with some limitations which depend on the depth underneath the base and the length of the drill bit being used - having said that the drill does have a very decent amount of travel. The space underneath the base can be set to just over the thickness of a guitar body to optimise this. I must admit I used this modification only temporarily for a single non-guitar project. But my workshop is tiny so I couldn’t keep the setup due to the increase footprint.
Hoi hoi, ben voor het eerst op jouw kanaal. Wat een geweldige workshop heb je, netjes en georganiseerd 😄 Ik doe wat onderhoud aan mijn eigen gitaren, kan veel van je opsteken.
Keep up the good work 👍
Hi Jimijames,
Heel erg bedankt voor je complimenten.
love the heater in the cabinet ;) , and if you are going to get rid of that toolbox you can just leave it next to my car hahaha
Hi Tim,
Thank you for giving me that heater.
And I'll keep it in mind where to leave the toolbox when I want to get rid of it.
But I presume you want it with the tools still in it?
I'll see what I can do.
Awesome workshop man. I also have a tiny workshop. The benefit of having it small is that everything is always at reach, if you have it clean and organised.
Hi Magic Attic Guitars,
Thanks man!
That is indeed one of the benefits in having a small workshop.
It might even be so that a small workshop is less likely to get cluttered as much because space is so precious.
I see your point. But mine still gets packed sometimes when I'm working on a project. But then I am forced to clean it fast:)
I’m liking the size and layout of your shop. What are the approximate dimensions? I’m looking at garden workshops at the minute. Thanks for the great content.
Hi Workman Instruments,
Thank you.
My shop is just under 2x4 Meters.
Good luck and have fun with finding and setting up your workshop.
Thanks Daniel that’s really helpful :) I’m going to have a go at building a neck rest following your video soon. Keep up the good work!
@@UnquendorGuitars Was about to ask. Thanks!
Thanks Daniel
Hi Steve,
You're very welcome!
Great workshop I got a lot of ideas from you.
May I ask how many square meters this workshop is?
Thank you in advance for your answer!
Hi,
This shop was approximately 5x2m making it 10m2.
Unfortunately this shop doesn't exist anymore I had to replace it with a brand new even nicer one.
you are a great
inspiration
Hi Gurup,
Thank you very much for the kind words.
Hallo Daniel, waar heb jij je werkbank vandaan? Ik ben zelf vorige september begonnen als student aan het Centrum voor Muziekinstrumentbouw hier in België. Eén van de eerste zaken die ik me wil aanschaffen voor mijn eigen workshop thuis is de werkbank, vandaar. Thanks, Stefan
Hi Stefan,
Bedankt voor je vraag. Ik heb mijn werkbank bij de Hornbach (doe het zelf zaak) gekocht.
Hij voldoet, maar is niet van een hele goede kwaliteit om eerlijk te zijn.
Heel veel plezier met je studie.
@@UnquendorGuitars Dankjewel voor de info. Ja, op het instituut gebruiken we kwaliteitswerkbanken, maar daar hangt natuurlijk ook een prijskaartje aan...1500 euro. Nog wat verder sparen dan :-). Keep posting video's, ik steek er enorm veel van op, je doet een prima job!
Maybe a record power SABER 350 is a good upgrade? Also where do you get the sandpaper rolls or brand?
Im from the Netherlands also, your video’s have been really helpful thank you!
Hi Mr. Thomas,
Thank you for the compliment and I'm glad to hear you got some useful information from my videos.
I've been looking at the Record Sabre 350, and it might be the replacement of my current bandsaw. Or the Laguna 1412 which also seems like a good option.
For sandpaper I like to use Klingspor, Flexovit or 3M all three are good brands.
Also good options are Bosch and Proline Gold which you can get at the Hornbach.
Looking good! Which disk sander do you use?
Hi mate!
Thanks.
The disc and belt sander is a very cheap one branded by a local store but I believe it's pretty much the same as the ones from Silverline, Harbourfreight, Ferrex, etc.
It's not the best, but I hardly ever use it.
@@UnquendorGuitars thanks. I'm looking for a little one for shaping nuts and backplates and was considering Proxxon rather than the bigger Record one, but that appeared to be a nicer size.
@@HrafnMusic The ones from Proxxon seem nice indeed and might be a bit more suitable for finer jobs. The one from Record is very similar to the one I have.
I think the stability of the 'table' is most important if you don't want to make one or modify it yourself.
I'm still thinking about modifying mine to improve the accuracy and stability.
I'm trying to decide if I want to build guitars. I have basic carpenter skills and understand mostly how guitar necks and bodies are made. I have operated most hand and power tools. I am also an artist, so I have a sensibility for style. The reason I am considering building guitars is because I was forced into retirement and I would like to do something to make money that I can work at my own pace and would mostly enjoy doing. I might actually hate it, I don't know. I am trying to get an idea of my investment in tools. If I need $50,000 investment, how many guitars do I have to make to break even. Will 50 guitars get me there? Will it take 100 guitars and can I even sell 100 guitars. Could I set myself up for a huge failure? Problem, I think I know about building guitars and I don't.
Hi Thomas,
I can't give you a definite answer, but this video might help you to get an idea about the initial costs of building guitars.
th-cam.com/video/yWGFn0nzlXg/w-d-xo.html
@@UnquendorGuitars wow just a fantastic video. I wish I could be your apprentice, I would pay for it. I'm in the US. What a fantastic video you created for me. Thank you so much.
Cozy.
Where's the CNC machine?
Hi The Pick,
There isn’t one.
I don’t have a CNC. Wish I did have the space for one.