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Explore the new StewMac guitar side bending machine, how it compares to the older Fox Bender, and learn how to use it step-by-step.

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

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

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Learn my simple system and easy-to-remember formulas for making the perfect shellac for French Polishing. It's the same system I use for my guitars (tbguitars.com) and that I teach in my online course: The Art Of French Polishing https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polishing/

Links from the video:

👉Download the Free Shellac Handbook Here: https://theartoflutherie.com/shellac-handbook-for-french-polishing/

👉Introduction to French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polish-shellac/

👉Why I switched To French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/why-i-switched-to-french-polishing/

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👉My Most Recommended Luthier Tools: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools/

French Polishing Fundamentals Video Series:

👉Part 1 Introduction and Why I switched To Shellac: https://youtu.be/eUqCX_VeuXI

👉Part 2 Wood Preparation: https://youtu.be/4dY8r0pJehA

👉Part 3 Best Alcohol For Making Shellac: https://youtu.be/bg8oEeKiZTE

👉Part 4 Types Of Shellac For French Polishing: https://youtu.be/hUbHmoy7PY8

👉Part 5 Best Oils For French Polishing: https://youtu.be/tyzZvTpTyhw

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Learn about the different types of oil for French Polishing and how they can be used to produce a more durable and glossy shellac finish for your next guitar. French Polishing Fundamentals Part 5 - Oils For French Polishing.

Links from the video:

👉The Art Of French Polishing Video Course: https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polishing/

👉Download the Free Shellac Handbook Here: https://theartoflutherie.com/shellac-handbook-for-french-polishing/

👉Introduction to French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polish-shellac/

👉Why I switched To French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/why-i-switched-to-french-polishing/

👉Learn more about the Luthier's EDGE online guitar-making school here: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/

👉My Most Recommended Luthier Tools: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools/

French Polishing Fundamentals Video Series:

👉Part 1 Introduction and Why I switched To Shellac: https://youtu.be/eUqCX_VeuXI

👉Part 2 Wood Preparation: https://youtu.be/4dY8r0pJehA

👉Part 3 Best Alcohol For Making Shellac: https://youtu.be/bg8oEeKiZTE

👉Part 4 Types Of Shellac For French Polishing: https://youtu.be/hUbHmoy7PY8

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Types of shellac for French Polishing. A deep dive into the different types of shellac for French polishing, colors of shellac, and recommendations for beginners. French Polishing Fundamentals Part 4 - Shellac.

Links from the video:

👉The Art Of French Polishing Video Course: https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polishing/

👉Download the Free Shellac Handbook Here: https://theartoflutherie.com/shellac-handbook-for-french-polishing/

👉Introduction to French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polish-shellac/

👉Why I switched To French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/why-i-switched-to-french-polishing/

👉Learn more about the Luthier's EDGE online guitar-making school here: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/

👉My Most Recommended Luthier Tools: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools/

French Polishing Fundamentals Video Series:

👉Part 1 Introduction and Why I switched To Shellac: https://youtu.be/eUqCX_VeuXI

👉Part 2 Wood Preparation: https://youtu.be/4dY8r0pJehA

👉Part 3 Best Alcohol For Making Shellac: https://youtu.be/bg8oEeKiZTE

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Best types of alcohol for making shellac for French Polishing. How to choose the best solvent for making shellac - Ethanal, isopropyl or denatured alcohol? French Polishing Fundamentals - Part 3.

Links from the video:

👉The Art Of French Polishing Video Course: https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polishing/

👉Download the Free Shellac Handbook Here: https://theartoflutherie.com/shellac-handbook-for-french-polishing/

👉Introduction to French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polish-shellac/

👉Why I switched To French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/why-i-switched-to-french-polishing/

👉Learn more about the Luthier's EDGE online guitar-making school here: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/

👉My Most Recommended Luthier Tools: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools/

French Polishing Fundamentals Video Series:

👉Part 1 Introduction and Why I switched To Shellac: https://youtu.be/eUqCX_VeuXI

👉Part 2 Wood Preparation: https://youtu.be/4dY8r0pJehA

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Wood Preparation For French Polishing. French Polishing Fundamentals - Part 2.

Links from the video:

👉The Art Of French Polishing Video Course: https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polishing/

👉Download the Free Shellac Handbook Here: https://theartoflutherie.com/shellac-handbook-for-french-polishing/

👉Introduction to French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polish-shellac/

👉Why I switched To French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/why-i-switched-to-french-polishing/

👉Learn more about the Luthier's EDGE online guitar-making school here: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/

👉My Most Recommended Luthier Tools: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools/

French Polishing Fundamentals Video Series:

👉Part 1 Introduction and Why I switched To Shellac: https://youtu.be/eUqCX_VeuXI

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How To French Polish Series: French Polishing Fundamentals - Part 1

Part one of a seven part free series to help you learn the art of French polishing for guitars.

Links from the video:

👉The Art Of French Polishing Video Course: https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polishing/

👉Download the Free Shellac Handbook Here: https://theartoflutherie.com/shellac-handbook-for-french-polishing/

👉Introduction to French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polish-shellac/

👉Why I switched To French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/why-i-switched-to-french-polishing/

👉Learn more about the Luthier's EDGE online guitar-making school here: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/

👉My Most Recommended Luthier Tools: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools/

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How to use a block plane and the importance of focusing on the fundamentals.

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Tools From The Video:

• Lie-Nielson No. 102 Low Angle Plane (*must-have): https://www.lie-nielsen.com/products/small-block-planes

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The Dragon Hand-Cut Rasp from Stewmac is easily the best rasp I have ever used for shaping guitar necks. Enter The Dragon Rasp Giveaway Here: https://theartoflutherie.com/stewmac-dragon-rasp-giveaway/

👉I use the Dragon Rasp in my Online Guitar Making Course: The Art Of Guitar Neck Carving: https://theartoflutherie.com/guitar-neck-carving/

👉Learn more about the Luthier's EDGE online guitar making school here: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/

👉TOOLS FROM THE VIDEO:

Dragon Hand-Cut Rasp: https://geni.us/UpBu

👉Stewmac Video - How To Install A Handle On a Woodworking File: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqGqCmgAbPE

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