Tutorial Ep 2 of 2 - The Top Mistakes to Try and Avoid When You Begin Building Guitars

Welcome to Crimson Guitars https://www.youtube.com/user/CrimsonC... and welcome to another tutorial from Master Luthier Ben Crowe at Crimson Guitars in the UK. http://www.crimsonguitars.com

Following on from the previous video:    • Tutorial Ep 1 of 2 - Top Mistakes to ...  , so many people commented with their own mistakes, that Ben decided to make another episode sharing more experiences.

Chapters
0:45 Learn to recognise when you are tired
1:47 Beware in attaching the wings to the neck joint if not flat
3:07 Get diamond stones
3:50 A mistake is an opportunity to learn - don't worry
4:38 Don't put a single-action truss rod in upside down - or forget to put it in
5:26 Design the whole instrument
6:31 Don't forget to install the ground wire
7:14 Don't put the body on the bench you are working on
8:29 Don't rush anything - especially the finish
9:48 Measure twice then stop and think through your measurement
11:29 Learn not to jump the gun - don't rush out and buy tools
12:31 Make sure you are following the right plans
12:51 Don't clamp without a caul on both sides
13:32 Don't lay your work on a dirty table or mat
14:28 Make sure you rout your cavities on the correct side of your work
15:07 Learn how to solder correctly
15:15 Conclusion
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