This is a pictorial essay of Kahle M. building his OM guitar at the Wells Workshop. Kahle wanted to learn how to build a guitar. Because he lives close he continued his study to include the finishing process. He took excellent photos of the process and has agreed to let me share them with those who are interested. Thanks to Kahle for building a great guitar! | ||
Making the Fretboard |
Fretboard Slotting Jig |
Tapering The Fretboard |
Gluing the binding |
Top Pieces |
Back Pieces |
Glung The Top |
Gluing The Back |
Neck and Fretboard |
Trimming Neck |
Cutting Tenon |
Trimming Neck |
Gluing Headstock |
Gluing Veneers for Headstock |
Measuring alignment holes |
Drilling Alignment Holes |
Pinning Headstock Veneer |
Marking Top |
Top Marked |
Cutting Out Top |
Top Cut Out |
Cutting Out Back |
Back Cut Out |
Thinning Top |
Thinning Back |
Measuring Top For Soundhole |
Measuring Top For Soundhole |
Drilling Center Hole |
Cutting Out Soundhole |
Crowning Fretboard |
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