Shop Rounds | Bridge Design, Lattice Back Bracing, Kerfing, Cedar for Necks, Router Safety Tool

By Eric Schaefer Guitars | DIY Guitar Making | 14 Jan 2022

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I'm taking a look at some of the progress on guitar #85. I discuss lattice bracing versus ladder bracing, elegant and functional bridge design, why running the side braces up through the kerfing is advantageous, and Port Orford Cedar as a neck wood.

I also review a new tool to keep your fingers safe around the router table, and talk about the new rosewood and spruce we will be using for the 2022 workshops.

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Hey all, I am a Luthier specializing in flattop acoustic guitars and a teacher of all things Lutherie out of my shop in Pennsylvania. You can see my work and check out both my online guitar making courses and live workshops at ericschaeferguitars.com

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