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by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:54 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Broom and Dustpan storage
Replies: 0
Views: 19486

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Broom and Dustpan storage

Here is the first Luthier Tips du Jour video of the year. In this video I show a solution for storing my broom and dustpan. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , or on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to the O'Brien Guitars You...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Dec 12, 2023 1:56 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Aligning blocks while gluing
Replies: 0
Views: 17581

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Aligning blocks while gluing

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. In this video I how to keep blocks aligned while gluing. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , or on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to the O'Brien Guitars YouTube channel if you ...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:29 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Repairing chipped ebony
Replies: 1
Views: 4681

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Repairing chipped ebony

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. In this video I show one way to repair chipped ebony. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , or on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to the O'Brien Guitars channel if you want to get...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:10 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Three piece back
Replies: 1
Views: 4607

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Three piece back

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. In this video I show several ways to make a three piece back. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , or on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to the O'Brien Guitars YouTube channel if...
by Robbie O'Brien
Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Bending a cutaway side by hand
Replies: 1
Views: 6410

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Bending a cutaway side by hand

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. In this video I show how to bend a cutaway side by hand. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , or on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to the O'Brien Guitars channel if you want to ...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:41 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Bridge removal
Replies: 0
Views: 28357

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Bridge removal

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. In this video I show how to remove a bridge. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , or on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to the O'Brien Guitars channel if you want to get the late...
by Robbie O'Brien
Mon Aug 28, 2023 11:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - water base finish repair
Replies: 0
Views: 27468

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - water base finish repair

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. In this video I test a water based finish to see if it can be spot repaired. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want ...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Aug 08, 2023 12:59 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - CA glue catalyst
Replies: 0
Views: 28265

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - CA glue catalyst

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk about using water as a catalyst for CA glue. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you ...
by Robbie O'Brien
Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - filling gaps at fret ends
Replies: 0
Views: 28044

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - filling gaps at fret ends

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I demonstrate one way to fill gaps on fret ends. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you wan...
by Robbie O'Brien
Mon May 08, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Fixing misaligned purflings
Replies: 0
Views: 27079

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Fixing misaligned purflings

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video, Spanish Luthier, Paco Chorobo, shows how to fix misaligned purflings. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:10 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Glu Boost Gel for inlay work
Replies: 4
Views: 5275

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Glu Boost Gel for inlay work

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show using Glu Boost Gel for doing inlay work. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you wan...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - CA glue control
Replies: 0
Views: 22133

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - CA glue control

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - The topic is how to control CA glue during application. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to ge...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:16 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Flamenco vs Classical
Replies: 1
Views: 2477

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Flamenco vs Classical

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - The topic is the difference between a Classical and a Flamenco guitar. Spanish luthier extraordinaire and part time bull fighter, Paco Chorobo, visited me in my shop in Colorado to explain the difference. This video as well as all my other videos are ...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Feb 14, 2023 12:47 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - How to make a solera
Replies: 0
Views: 21946

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - How to make a solera

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - The topic is how to make a solera. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to get the latest Luthier ...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:29 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Fret Tang Filer
Replies: 2
Views: 3077

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Fret Tang Filer

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - The topic is the LMI Fret Tang Filer. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to get the latest Luthi...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:22 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - CNC and Lutherie
Replies: 5
Views: 6569

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - CNC and Lutherie

Welcome to 2023 Here is the first Luthier Tips du Jour video of the year. - The topic is CNC and lutherie This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to g...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Dec 13, 2022 2:06 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Grain orientation in braces
Replies: 0
Views: 21944

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Grain orientation in braces

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk with Australian luthier, Trevor Gore, about grain orientation in braces. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, https://lutherieacademy.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to sub...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Nov 22, 2022 2:23 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - joining plates with a sanding bar
Replies: 0
Views: 22504

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - joining plates with a sanding bar

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk about how to join top and back plates using a sanding bar. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my ...
by Robbie O'Brien
Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:37 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac
Replies: 11
Views: 7716

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk about Royal lac. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to get the latest Luth...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Oct 11, 2022 1:08 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Working when tired
Replies: 1
Views: 3308

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Working when tired

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I give advice about working when tired. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to get...
by Robbie O'Brien
Mon Sep 19, 2022 1:22 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Sculpted heel
Replies: 1
Views: 2770

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Sculpted heel

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video luthier, Beau Hannam, reveals how he does his elegant sculpted heel on his instruments. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forg...
by Robbie O'Brien
Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - High Gloss without a buffer
Replies: 1
Views: 2855

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - High Gloss without a buffer

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk with friend and fellow luthier, Beau Hannam, and he gives some great advice about how to achieve a high gloss without a buffer. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/v...
by Robbie O'Brien
Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:45 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Back injury advice
Replies: 0
Views: 23227

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Back injury advice

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk with friend and fellow luthier, Beau Hannam, and he gives some great advice about working with back injuries. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's webs...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:08 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Headstock Jig
Replies: 0
Views: 22319

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Headstock Jig

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I demonstrate how to use the LMI Headstock Drilling and Slotting Jig. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to...
by Robbie O'Brien
Tue May 31, 2022 1:07 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Tie block bones
Replies: 1
Views: 2783

New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Tie block bones

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show a trick for cutting those small bones used in classical bridge tie blocks. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to ...