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| Author: | tommyk [ Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:46 am ] |
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by the luthier bug...first post here. I've played guitar for about 20 years and recently decided to pursue this as a hobby. I've read some books on the subject and am now ready to get started. The very first thing I need to do is set up a suitable work space. I have a space about 8' x 15' to set up a workbench and I'm wondering if any of you have plans for a workbench or ideas of dos / don'ts that I should be thinking about now. Thanks |
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:57 am ] |
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Hey Tommy, welcome to the forum! If you check the archives, I'm sure you might find some good pics and ideas. Good luck! |
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| Author: | burbank [ Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:34 am ] |
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Welcome, Tommy, Wishing you a long, slow recovery, during which you will build many beautiful guitars! Search the archives for Hesh's (Hesh1956) posts that have pics of his bathroom workspace. There's a fairly recent thread where we gave each other shop envy by posting pics of our shops too. |
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| Author: | burbank [ Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:43 am ] |
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Here's that shop pic thread. |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:14 am ] |
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Welcome aboard Tommy! You can find some excellent ideas for a workbench in the book "The Workbench Book" by Tauton Press. These are the folks that put out Fine Woodworking magazine. There are also a lot of fine examples here on the OLF if you search the archives. |
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| Author: | LuthierSupplier [ Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:18 am ] |
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Tommy, I do feel sorry for you. When this hobby bites, it bites hard, and never lets go...until you run out money 
I've built several guitars and other instruments in my garage without a workbench. Most everything is done on the basement floor and on my small workmate. I have had no problems getting things done. This idea that you need space to build is way over rated  Ask many questions, and I'm sure many will be able to help. Best of luck!
Tracy |
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| Author: | Chris Cordle [ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:11 pm ] |
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Hi Tommy, Welcome aboard. I too have a pretty small workspace, albeit slightly wider than yours. Mine is roughly 12 x 14 here's a pic of how I squeezed most of it in. Not shown in the pic is the wall behind and to the right of where I was standing (in the doorway) has a 32" tall x 36 wide x 24" deep cabinet that my bender is on as well as a storage cabinet above. 
You can make small spaces work but I think you really have to stay on top of keeping things tidy. |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:43 pm ] |
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Tommy, Welcome to the OLF! This is a great place to learn so much about our craft!The guys and gals here couldn't be any friendlier and helpful, so ask a lot of questions and good luck!
Oh,and once you've been bit,you are in it for the long run!
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| Author: | gozierdt [ Fri Feb 16, 2007 1:07 pm ] |
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Tommy, Welcome, it's a fantastic experience. The people here are wonderful. As far as setting up your space, I'd suggest that you don't need a big, heavy, extremely strong workbench as found in many woodworking shops. Chris' picture above gives you a good idea of what is needed. You'll want flat benchtops at a convenient working height on two or three sides of the space. Under these should be LOTS of storage. Some spaces for large (about 2'x2') flat plates- dishes for radiusing, body molds, etc. Another space with wide, flat drawers- for all the small tools and parts. And shelves and/or hanging spots on the walls above the benches for planes, chisels, mallets, clamps, etc. Plan for a dedicated sharpening space, doesn't need to be really large, probably 15-18" wide. Sharp tools are critical for accurate work. Search for "scary sharp" on Google or the archives to see what I believe is the simplest/best sharpening technique. Good Luck 
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| Author: | DarinMcC [ Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:15 am ] |
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Tommy, check your Private Mail (there is a button at the top of the thread). |
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| Author: | DarinMcC [ Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:17 am ] |
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Sorry, i meant Private Messenger. Darin |
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| Author: | tommyk [ Sat Feb 17, 2007 1:09 pm ] |
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Wow what a great response - thanks to everybody. Those are some great links. |
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