Thank you. I don't know how I missed this one because I've been very curious about your shop design. We only get tiny glimpses of it in the videos. I'm looking forward to your live session tomorrow about power tools... I'm really hoping you go into some of the innovative simple technology you have. I'm in the USA, but lived in Africa for a while and was amazed at what people could develop on the cheap with some ingenuity and good old copying.
Glad you liked the video. Hopefully it gave you a few ideas about shop design. I lived in Brazil for 15 years and we had to get creative with our tools and shops because we didn't have local luthier suppliers like nowadays. See you online tomorrow.
It's about time I said "Thank You" to you Robert and everyone else who helps with the videos. Great stuff and I never get bored watching. I'm building a new shop and your suggestions are really good. Especially the ones that came to you "the hard way" and others you "heard about" ; ) Boy, I can use a case of "whoop-ass"!
I really liked this Tips du Jour Robert, so much so, I would like to share it with my friends and classmates at The Luthier's Edge facebook site. But I wanted to ask if that is ok with you first. I have been told sharing what we know is what helps other Luthier's grow and learn and that is why the field of lutherie is unlike any other field. People like you and my teacher Tom Bills as well as a lot of other luthiers seem to forever selflessly share their years of hard earned knowledge with us beginners and it helps shave years off our learning curve. Thank you this was a wonderful lesson. And one you don't often think about till it is to late or you are reacting to a problem you created by not thinking about it. Great Job. Thanks Robert.
Amazing video Robert. I have a 118 ft² shop (inside an apartment), and as you said, it really helps to keep everything clean and organized when you have a small space. The drawback is that I have a space limitation to add more machines inside the shop. But when well thought-out and with your tips, one may always get to design an efficient shop, even if you have only a room available, at least for starting the carrier. In the long run you'll need a bigger space, but always aiming for a well designed shop.
Very good!! It's a great usefull video for the beginers!! As Fernando, my shop is in an apartment, too, here in Rio de Janeiro. But I use just one room.
MR O'Brian Could you show some time you could show how to set up sculpted Ladder Bracing for the top and back and proper way to tune them . really Like your Learning Videos ..
What’s your opinion on doing guitar making in the fresh air on a sunny day? I’m very limited to space due to restrictions/ shared space Obviously I would not be doing finishing work or glue jobs outside but the main stuff anything that makes a big mess sawing, carving, sanding etc
OBrienGuitars Cool thanks again Though unfortunately my humidity is very high over the good weather And low humidity in the worst weather so a lot of the odds are stacked against me
when you were talking about RH I've found some moisture absorbers can they help? being a beginner with a very low budget (only buying materials per guitar), obviously theres going to be a point where you have to fork out the cash if things pick up which would mean i'd probable need to have more materials handy, but for now what are some low budget solutions?
I wasn't sure how to address this to the mailbag folder…my question is: How do you deal with the small crevices that are visible in the finish that resist filling up and becoming flush with the rest of the finish? As a longtime woodworker I imagine that the issue should have been addressed earlier in the finishing process. However I'm up the last few coats of lacquer and still have (very small) visible lines(crevices) showing in the finish. Any advice? I believe I sure could use some at this point, maybe not for this instrument though...
FranklinArtSite Surface prep is critical when doing a high gloss finish. It sounds as though you needed to fill the pores more or perhaps the filler you used is shrinking. This is also a problem. Sand the lacquer and apply more pore filler before spraying more coats of lacquer. That should do it.
Thank you. I don't know how I missed this one because I've been very curious about your shop design. We only get tiny glimpses of it in the videos. I'm looking forward to your live session tomorrow about power tools... I'm really hoping you go into some of the innovative simple technology you have. I'm in the USA, but lived in Africa for a while and was amazed at what people could develop on the cheap with some ingenuity and good old copying.
Glad you liked the video. Hopefully it gave you a few ideas about shop design. I lived in Brazil for 15 years and we had to get creative with our tools and shops because we didn't have local luthier suppliers like nowadays. See you online tomorrow.
Thanks Robbie! All good tips for setting up a shop.
Loves me some R. O'Brien. Best no nonsense luthier out there in YT land. Been following him since 2010 & I have learned so much. Thank you, Sir.
Thank you for watching my videos. I am glad you are finding them useful.
It's about time I said "Thank You" to you Robert and everyone else who helps with the videos. Great stuff and I never get bored watching. I'm building a new shop and your suggestions are really good. Especially the ones that came to you "the hard way" and others you "heard about" ; ) Boy, I can use a case of "whoop-ass"!
Thank you for watching. Glad you are enjoying my videos.
Robbie
excellent information . . can of whoopass joke . . this has something for everyone
I really liked this Tips du Jour Robert, so much so, I would like to share it with my friends and classmates at The Luthier's Edge facebook site. But I wanted to ask if that is ok with you first. I have been told sharing what we know is what helps other Luthier's grow and learn and that is why the field of lutherie is unlike any other field. People like you and my teacher Tom Bills as well as a lot of other luthiers seem to forever selflessly share their years of hard earned knowledge with us beginners and it helps shave years off our learning curve. Thank you this was a wonderful lesson. And one you don't often think about till it is to late or you are reacting to a problem you created by not thinking about it. Great Job. Thanks Robert.
Feel free to share the video. Happy Building!
Amazing video Robert.
I have a 118 ft² shop (inside an apartment), and as you said, it really helps to keep everything clean and organized when you have a small space. The drawback is that I have a space limitation to add more machines inside the shop.
But when well thought-out and with your tips, one may always get to design an efficient shop, even if you have only a room available, at least for starting the carrier. In the long run you'll need a bigger space, but always aiming for a well designed shop.
love the concept of the can
Great, as usual!
lol guitar builder's can of whoop ass....that was a nice touch just to make sure we were listening I guess. I did a double take
Good stuff Robert!
Very helpful video. I'm glad I found it! Thank you for the help.
Very insightful, thanks a lot!
Perfeito, vai me ajudar muito. Obrigado!
Very good!! It's a great usefull video for the beginers!! As Fernando, my shop is in an apartment, too, here in Rio de Janeiro. But I use just one room.
Fabio - I worked in a studio apartment in São Paulo for a few years so I know what you are experiencing. It can be done though. Boa sorte! abs.
Ok Obrien, muito obrigado! Você é uma grande referencia para mim.
MR O'Brian
Could you show some time you could show how to set up sculpted Ladder Bracing for the top and back and proper way to tune them . really Like your Learning Videos ..
I do not use this bracing pattern so can't offer any guidance. sorry.
What’s your opinion on doing guitar making in the fresh air on a sunny day?
I’m very limited to space due to restrictions/ shared space Obviously I would not be doing finishing work or glue jobs outside but the main stuff anything that makes a big mess sawing, carving, sanding etc
As long as the relative humidity is within the desired range you should be okay.
OBrienGuitars
Cool thanks again
Though unfortunately my humidity is very high over the good weather
And low humidity in the worst weather so a lot of the odds are stacked against me
thank shop design
thank you
when you were talking about RH
I've found some moisture absorbers can they help?
being a beginner with a very low budget (only buying materials per guitar),
obviously theres going to be a point where you have to fork out the cash if things pick up which would mean i'd probable need to have more materials handy,
but for now what are some low budget solutions?
If working in a high RH area anything is better than nothing. The problem is with the moisture absorbers you do not know exactly what the RH level is.
all joking aside, he's right- "beer & power tools dont mix"
I wasn't sure how to address this to the mailbag folder…my question is: How do you deal with the small crevices that are visible in the finish that resist filling up and becoming flush with the rest of the finish? As a longtime woodworker I imagine that the issue should have been addressed earlier in the finishing process. However I'm up the last few coats of lacquer and still have (very small) visible lines(crevices) showing in the finish. Any advice? I believe I sure could use some at this point, maybe not for this instrument though...
FranklinArtSite Surface prep is critical when doing a high gloss finish. It sounds as though you needed to fill the pores more or perhaps the filler you used is shrinking. This is also a problem. Sand the lacquer and apply more pore filler before spraying more coats of lacquer. That should do it.
Guitar builders can of WHOOP-ASS.....lmao