Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. In this video I discuss bridge pin tapers. 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 want to get th...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. In this video I discuss string buzzing at the nut. 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 want t...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. In this video I discuss how to remove fine scratches in a finish. 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 channe...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. In this video I discuss how to remove tape from the fretboard without damaging the finish. 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'Bri...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...