The MOST USEFUL TOOLS for guitar DIY kit building and modding
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Basic tools needed for guitar and bass kit assembly:
drill/driver (this isn’t the one that I have, but it’s cheap and got good reviews):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06...
extra long drill bit:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
titebond wood glue:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
formby’s tung oil finish:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
3M sandblaster pro sand paper:
150 grit: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
sanding sponge:
150 grit: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
320 grit: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
soldering iron kit:
amzn.to/2GMuOkA
Sanding beam:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Masking tape for guarding fretboard:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Files:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Tools for advanced guitar kit modding:
Dremel:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Black and Decker rotary tool (I like this better than the dremel and it’s actually cheaper):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
rotary tool remote line kit (flex shaft):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06...
multi purpose cutting kit (for using rotary tool as a router):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
engraving bits:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
sanding belts:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Router:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
router bits:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Jigsaw:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... - Hudba
Yo dude you should shoot in your workshop more often it looks so much more genuine and professional than the green screen in my opinion
joshua yeah it is more professional I think your right..but the green screen seems to fit dans personality...my 2c
I appreciate the feedback. I like the green screen because it’s better for adding text and editing and stuff. But I think I’ll start mixing some of these workshop videos into my other stuff.
@@GunsandGuitars take a picture of the shop and green screen it behind you
@@GunsandGuitars This dudes right ^^^
@@mrpotat680 is right about that dude being right..... (Blazing Saddles :D )
Hey Dan I’m a 70 year old man getting ready to build my first guitar. I know nothing about woodworking so it may turn out to be a ukulele, but I love your videos, learning a lot. Keep up the good work.
God Bless
Thanks!
How did that turn out?
I see 2 years ago you’d planned to build your 1st guitar. How has did it turn out?
...So 4 years on, how's it going?
Are you still alive?
Dude, I don't mind the workshop background! Nothing wrong with the green screen but this has more DIY atmosphere :)
I worked for 3M for a summer. I took their product tour. Their sandpaper is bar-none above the rest. They actually have a process where the grains of sand have perforations so that when they break, the grains break clean leaving a new sharp edge (similar to like a cracker perforation breaking off a perfect square). Very cool!
I forgot the coffee and accidentally made a bass
Dont apologize when giving out free information
Hey Dan, for finish sanding, I use Micro-Mesh pads or sheets. The pads are small, like 3x3", which are great for headstocks, homemade pickguards, etc. The sheets are bigger, and wrap around sanding blocks. There will be links below.
The reason I like them so much is they are virtually indestructable, I've been using the same ones for over 3 years in my hobby shop. They get to extremely fine grit, and can give you a glass finish if you want.
I advise anyone interested in checking them out to try the pads first. They come in a set of 9 or 10 different grits for around $10. Then if you like them, you can invest in the larger set (about $35-$40). As long as you don't abuse them, sanding lightly so as not to gum them up, you can rinse them off with water (they are wet/dry sanding sheets. For those who paint their guitars.
If you haven't tried them, and ever want a high gloss finish, you'll love them.
MICRO MESH SANDING SHEETS WOODWORKERS KIT www.amazon.com/dp/B000H6JDCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MPRuCbJ3CYJR9
Micro-Mesh Pen Sanding Kit www.amazon.com/dp/B0037MEIT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pSRuCb50N6D2M
I sub to a lot of guitar modding channels. I get the most excited when you have a new video. This channel is fun and informative. I hope you reach a million subs by 2019.
Thanks me too! Haha
Thanks so much. You’re the shop teacher I’ve never had. Learning so much from you. Thanks again!
You need clamps if you have to glue something.
Shoot!!!! I totally forgot to show the clamps! Duh you are so right. Dang it.
Guns and Guitars Well I guess your life doesn’t depend on the clamps but they are extremely useful
How many? I'm thinking at least 10000000.
Raymond Davis You can never have too many clamps?
M 27 will my GFs nipples clamps work?
I gotta buy everything from everyone of those links just because of how Dan is the nicest person ever amaright
Best comment so far. Thanks!
Guns and Guitars anytime my guy
I love "cheap" guitars . Especially the older ones . After watching your vids I am going to start with an old Univox high flyer that a previous owner butchered by using a circilar saw to route a cavity for a generic mustang trem bridge in . I will cut and glue a mahogany block to fill in and restore it . Also , if the stock buckers sound bad I will try a set of p-rails . Thanks for all the great info and keep it going !
You do awesome work and videos! Super informative. Don’t worry about brambling to much cause after all it’s a diy channel and I’d rather listen to a bro just rumbling about what he‘s passionate about to learn about things and details that brought me to your channel in first place than a super scripted guy that I don’t understand.
Keep your up your great work! Much love!
Pro tip: if you run into a situation where you need to remove solder, start by _adding_ fresh solder to the joint. The reason being that manufacturing facilities are mandated to use lead-free solder which is difficult to work with. Adding some fresh leaded solder will make it so much easier to melt and remove.
You're doing great... don't be so hard on yourself ....there are always going to be people who complain no matter what you do, that's their problem not yours. You don't need to be apologizing so much, you're doing fine. 🙂👍
One suggestion: Luthiers (guitar builders) do NOT use Titebond II. It is far more subject to what is called "creep", and that means that under pressure, it can actually move. It doesn't hold as well under pressure as the original Titebond I. Stick with the original unless you want to have to redo glue joints.
Good video, other than that.
This is a really good video and after 50 years of working with my hands in metal and woodwork I agree with all of your choices and recommendations. Your channel rocks and longer videos are great in my opinion. Well done Dan!
Thank you and thanks for the feedback!
Yes, love these videos. My next kit I’m saving up for is going to be a PRS kit. Super excited to get that one going
Funny you say you hate sanding. I found that apart from the actual shaping of the headstock with a file, sanding has been my favourite part of my first kit build so far!
Your videos are great. I didn't have a lot of money when I got into guitar, so my guitar was pretty cheap and terrible. You inspired me to do diy fretwork on my cheap guitars, which has made them enjoyable to play. And now the DIY bug has bit and I am building up tools and plans to do some cheap kit builds. Much thanks for making this channel.
Glad I could inspire!
Dan! You deserve a referral kickback! Don't apologize. Hopefully your viewers will give you the props, I know I will.
You rock Dan thanks for the great 51 lefty p bass you made for my son.
It sound and plays awesome.
Glad you guys are still loving it! I watched that link you posted on that video of your son jamming it. It sounded great! He’s a great player too!
Dennis Radle a
In the UK we call it soldering...soul-der-ing...different strokes for different folks...i was gonna say tomato tomato but doesn't look right..lol..you know what i mean....i use blu-tac to pick-up/remove any metal bits/filings etc on pole pieces ,i cover the pickups with Frog tape or low tac tape whilst working on bass/s just to play it safe...you can get perspex templates for most type pickups on Amazon or eBay for $10 or a little less each, i got a Musicman bass humbucker template & a Jazz bridge one for just under £20 ,$20 for both....good advice & information from you Dan...if someones first attempt to build or route guitar/bass with no pickguard i would recommend buying a pick-up template..i learned that one the hard way..lol
Please do more videos like this. Dont script them out. I like the rambling because it makes you seem more honest and makes me believe I can do what you do. Thanks much for your vids. I have one weird request. Can you go over your shed that you have in a video? I want to make my own workshop soon and I want a good idea of a good workplace. Size, accessories, and anything else you think you might need in Arizona that would make a comfortable work place year round. Thanks.
I love your videos and im getting ecited about builing an intrument.
But ive worked in big shops and inustrial environments a fair bit. The official sources on workplace safety like OSHA, recomend strongly against wearing gloves while operating power tools.
They describe a risk of glove material getting caught in blades and rotating machinery, and dragging your hand into danger.
Im of the opinion that you can make you own desisions on this stuff but i figured id mention the reasons i dont wear gloves while running certain equipment
Hey man, I recently decided I wanted to build my own guitar from a kit. I stumbled across your videos and they are extremely helpful and there are so many good things that you point out while building guitars. Really appreciate the info and effort bro!
The best part is where you're saying "Put on gloves really quick or give up music through injuries because you're lazy". I work in big halls with big machines in it and my colleagues always diss me because I look like mickey mouse with the ear protection while they're not understanding a thing anymore.
Wear all the protective gear you need. Don't underestimate skin protection.
There is a huge difference between all the "care" products and "protective" lotions.
I've seen people with such fucked up hands. One of them starts to bleed when makes a fist, cause the skin cracks like an dry river bed. And once it's gone, there is no way to get it back. Let them all talk...and you'll enjoy your favourite music and talking to grandchildren etc. when you're old.
If you cut a lot of aluminum, don't breath in the dust and don't have too much skin contact with fine dust.
Whaaat..?
Out of all the videos you've done, this is the one that I needed the most. Thank you
Don't apologize for getting a bump from links dude. you earn it.
I use copper alligator clips as a heat sink when soldering electronics. You absolutely need to heat sink when soldering. Some solders require higher heat to flow properly, so heat sinks are essential.
Definitely willing to watch the longer video to absorb more knowledge. Can't speak for everyone but I feel like the majority of people who watch you are here to learn so the length for me was great
Don't worry about the long video mate, there was a lot to cover and it was ALL important.
I'm looking into guitar DIY and was missing a few things from my list, cheers!
Dan, this video actually had a great deal of concentrated information. I made notes during it and have purchased several of your recommended items (through your links of course). Especially, your recommended soldering iron--I have never found one that worked satisfactorily. Thanks, brother.
A lot of great info really quick- I didn't think you rambled at all! Your videos are very straight-forward and helpful. I appreciate the sober, yet free-wheeling approach. Thanks
The longer video was fine with me! I was kind of bummed when it was finally over... it was all great information. Thanks for taking the time to put it together!
Great video Dan. I bought my first bass kit because of your videos. Thanks for all the good info and I will keep watching!!
Great video Dan! No worries about the length of the video - all good info. There is one piece of safety equipment worth mentioning, especially for a musician: Hearing Protection! Working on guitars requires the user to be very close to the power tools and hearing loss is cumulative. Best of all, hearing protection is probably the cheapest safety item available when using foam earplugs.
Great point!
DUDE!! the exact perfect video I was looking for!!! I am starting to upgrade from the beginning, paint, components etc everything, an old guitar I have. Your video helped me a lot to know what I need! You did an amazing job and I thank you very much for that! ❤️
Man Dan, I am so glad I found your channel. I am left handed but I am definitely gonna start building some guitars. You are so fun to watch. Thanks for all you do.
Thank you, this is the most helpful video I’ve seen on this topic. I am getting into my own guitar repair work, and contemplating guitar building. Starting with a kit.
Thank you. I'm not looking to go into business, but learn enough to help out my own band and be able to keep our instruments up and running [loudly]. I found this helpful, especially some things I thought I needed that I don't.
Very informative rambling. God bless you Dan!
This is "bottom line" extremely helpful - I've learned heaps from the YT Channel. Thanks and g'day from Oz.
With the Dremel attachment. I took the drive shaft out and gave it a generous coating of lithium grease. Stays cooler much longer and keeps it from overheating.
Man, I love the long videos. I think for me it’s like a tv show cuz I don’t watch (much) cable. So keep um coming. Haha
As a long time tech I definitely concur that steel wool is life. As long as you're careful it polishes amazing and its super cheap and a pack lasts quite a while
Great Vid!!! Yes it was long but very intensive info. Glad it was continuous. Appreciate your expertise and educating me with tooling and technique. Keep 'em coming. I like the unscripted version and in the shop. You appear to be in your element. Very encouraging thanks!
Try finding some small alligator clips. If you place one or more if possible on the electronics they will act as a heat sink helping to protect the device from overheating. It's a tip I picked up from an old electronics repair guy.
Dan, we all know how hard it is to ask people to do you a favour, and even harder if money is involved (I'm English....I know ALL ABOUT being embarrassed!). You really shouldn't be concerned about it. I imagine everyone watching ANY CZcams videos is fully aware of Patreon & we're used to it now, so pointing us at an affiliate link is fine.
You said you feel bad in front of the camera and get tongue tied. Don't worry about that...you come across very well, with a friendly, honest and open style that is very easy to listen to.
As for pronunciation, I agree you should say words in the way you always have. The differences in how we express ourselves play an important role in how we sound, which gives rise to the rich tapestry of regional accents. So, while I was brought up to say SOLder, or AluminIUM etc, you say SOder and AlumINUM. It is (or should be) up to you. The point of communication is to pass on information. So long as everyone understands it doesn't matter about pronunciation.
Keep up the good work, Dan. Cheers.
This video is awesome, thank you for taking the time. I'm just getting into building guitars and thi sc made life so much better.
Great video!!! All information noted please make more videos like this helps so much more
Someone stepped on the neck of a cheap Jackson bass near the headstock. Glued it back together with some Titebond II and clamped it overnight. Bass was as good as new and as long as I knew them, was fine. Held tune, rarely needed adjustments. I admit when I strung it back up and tuned it I was a little nervous despite knowing how strong the stuff is lol...
And I was taught "sah-der" as well. I think the Queen's English pronounces the L.
Don't worry about the time it takes to explain this stuff. It's SUPER interesting & details matter. Take 2 hours if you need to. Great video. Thanks.
Great information! Thanks so much for this! It helps to know and be prepared.
Great video,great advice,always enjoy your energy. Keep 'em comin' buddy! THANKS
My first kit is winging it's way to me for a build, thanks Dan for the heads up on what I need. Appreciate.
As a professional carpenter/contractor, I use Harbor Freight tools all the time. I purchased the same trim router, only to have the base plate warp on me. Major bummer. I ended up purchasing a Bosch trim router, because I love all things Bosch. But getting back to your comment on router bits and stuff like that, if you use them properly, as with any tool, they will work just fine. Even the higher end router bits will wear out.
Just buy some where you change the blades and not the whole router bit.
So glad I’m subscribed to this channel, this video is a great resource. Definitely favoriting this one for future reference. More how-to long form detailed videos please!
Dude, ur ambidextrous too? Dremel in ur left hand, right handed guitars. My first guitar in third grade was right handed so we didn’t know any better. But when my son started playing who is left-handed I recommended he play right handed and he still does. Thank you for ur channel and work.
You sold out the router! You broke the internet! Thank you for making the video:)
Regarding drill press...black and Decker and others make a hand drill with a bubble level on the back as your drilling tribal vertical and regular level on the top as you're drilling horizontally. But like you said..not necessary.
Dont be so hard on yourself your vids are great man. I been pkayin 22 years and rebuilt my first guitar a year ago. Im about to build a couple i think cause of the awesome results ive had. I been scouring videos to see how others compare to what i think my methods will be and ive found a ton of great info. Your vids are way informative and youre great on cam. Thanks for all the info. I subscribed and gave a like. Keep up the awesome work man!!!!!
Dan, for the ferrules (Feh-ROOLES), you could use a screw type C-clamp. The only problem with using a C-clamp is that you may mar the headstock material if you’re a bit too liberal with it. You just have to be gentle and go slow.
Love the videos btw. I've already planned 3 different guitar builds because of all the tips and tricks you show as you review each kit. :D
Good advice on the soldering. I was changing the pick up on my 89HM Strat and I used the wrong soldering tip and plumbing solder. I completely melted the selector switch because I got it too hot. Now that doesn’t work and the frets are all messed up as well. So now I may just take it out back, and since I am a guns and guitar guy too, blast it to pieces with my A.R. 15!
Got absolutely wasted taking a shot every time you said "um"! Beauty vid.
Perhaps do a video of your "RV workshop" as I believe it would helpful for people wanting a little workshop but dont have a room to dedicate to that.
Yes, definitely 3M products for anything involved with adhesion, sanding or cutting. More money, but so worth it! Another great video, thanks man.
Subscribed! You come up on my recommendation feed way too much! Love the vids man! Keep doing you! 🤘🏻
I was just about to install hardware on my bass kit, very helpful!
I am finding your open minded thinking & ideas refreshing. I am sure StewMac does not care for them, but I think there are a lot of us budget minded musicians that can get by just fine with your save a buck philosophies. Great job. Thanks. Keep them coming...
Dude, you are so helpful, I look here first to see if you suggest any and buy them so you get a kickback. Thank you for your channel!!!
Great job on vid. You give a lot of good advice for beginners.
Great job Dan. I think this video will help remove some of the intimidation some people might feel about putting together a kit. Keep it up please. I added this video to my favorites list so I can be sure to come back to it and use your links as I buy stuff to build a kit.
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
i enjoyed the longer rant
shop vac with hose mounted/clamped near where you're using the steel wool, never underestimate it, I use it on everything in my shop from woodworking to sharpening my mower blades. Never any issues with debris. Thanks for the video!
This video is awesome. My rick bass is going to be so good once it arrives and I and start using all your tips.
Dude, thanks! This was super helpful. Waiting on my first kit to deliver, Flying V bass!
I really liked this video. It was very real, and very helpful. Thanks for the great video!
this video is gold, love the workshop background
One of the best half hours on CZcams. Thanks.
Consistent source of well articulated information. Good job man.
Your channel rocks dude... Thanks for taking the time...
wow, super thorough. Nice video!
Love it!!! Been wanting to do a kit build for a long while but just too apprehensive for one reason or another. The mystery of tools being one reasons, not so now👍🏻.. The soldering kit is the same as the one I bought from amazon last year lol.
Great videos. I just ordered my first kit. You have inspired me. I restore old firearms so I think I should have the skills to tackle a guitar kit. I have that same harbor freight router. I use it to finish 80% AR-15 recievers. It works great. I look forward to more of your vidoes. Regards from Nashville.
This video was awesome, really great info. Thanks
OMG!! How did it take me this long to find your channel? Guns and guitars... my two favorite things! Excuse me... I have to go binge watch a bunch of videos. ;)
Very appreciative of this vid, I ha e learned a LOT from you in the past 6 months! Something I found to get a really nice mirror finish on frets and such is one of those 4 sided "nail buffing sponges", they run from 1200-3000 grit or something insane like that.
Spot on with the sandpaper advice...for sure.
Dan, I like to use "JJ's Gorgomyte Fret & Fingerboard Cleaning Clot" instead of "0000 steel wool" its a fine abrasive cloth so you don't have to deal with metal shavings. You can find it on amazon if you want to check it out.
Awesome info. Like the content. Putting together fret leveling and polish tools next.
Great add-lib video! Thanks!
My first eve DIY guitar kit arrived today. Strat style. I;'ve opened it and felt the body and neck. Seems like it's decent but may need some sanding. Going to be doing some work on that this weekend.
Thank you man so far your channel has been the most helpful for me that I have found everybody else talks like you know what you doing I'm a beginner I ain't even started yet I need to know something so I know what to do and get great job man thank you very much
The info was incredibly useful to me. Thank you Sir.
Great vid! For adjusting or finishing your neck nut cut a 6 inch or so piece of each string gauge you use and wrap it in 1000 grit sandpaper to gently shape the slots. Saw this on another vid and it works great. Saves having 5o buy all the fret files if you don't do a lot of that type of work.
Thanks for the great information. Good stuff.
masking tape, superglue, and accelerator make for an easy way to attach templates etc without a huge struggle.
Great video Dan...glad to see you rambled on because of that coffee....great advice
Very helpful video Dan. Been thinking about building my own guitars for awhile now. Btw, use a slide bolt lock to keep your door closed from the inside.
Thanks for the video some very useful information and you presented it very well. I'll be looking at your other videos with great interest.