December 27, 2023

My Top 10+ Luthier Tools (Right Now)

31 minutes

Check out my current picks for the best luthier tools. These are the tools that help me get more done, do higher quality work, and have more fun in the process. I hope this video helps you find some new top tools of your own to help you do your best guitar-building work in 2024 and beyond.

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👉TOOLS FROM THE VIDEO:

• Dog Leg Chisel Set: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/dog-leg-micro-chisels/

• Deluxe Fret Tang Nipper: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/deluxe-fret-tang-nipper

• Fret End File: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/fret-end-dressing-file/

• Dragon Rasp: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/dragon-rasp/

• Rasp Handle: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/nicholson-rasp-handle/

• Fret Press System: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/fret-press-caul-with-inserts

• Deadblow Fret Hammer: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/deadblow-fretting-hammer/

• String Spacing Ruler: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/string-spacing-rule/

• Lie Nielson Block Plane: https://www.lie-nielsen.com/products/small-block-planes

• IBEX 10mm Violin Finger Plane: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/ibex-carving-planes/

• Hacklinger magnetic Thickness Caliper (1-7mm): https://www.internationalviolin.com/ProductDetail/t9606_magnetic-thickness-caliper-17mm

• Dual Grit Diamond Fret Crowning File: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/dual-grit-diamond-fret-file/

• Diamond Cut Nut Slotting Files: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/diamondcut-nut-slotting-files/

• Fret Leveling Beam: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/sanding-beam-fret-levelers/

• Japanese Fret Saw: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/japanese-fret-saw/

• Festool Sander: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/festool-576070-random-orbital-sander-ets-125/

• Festool Dust Extractor CT SYS: https://theartoflutherie.com/go/festool-ct-sys-hepa-dust-extractor/

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• Best Block Plane For Guitar Making: https://theartoflutherie.com/block-plane/

• Dragon Rasp Review: https://theartoflutherie.com/wood-rasp/

• Luthier's Guide To Fret Saws: https://theartoflutherie.com/fret-saw/

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By Tom Bills: Master Luthier, Author, And Guitar Making Instructor

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