225 RSW Custom Guitar P1 The Top

[@joelmccoin9727]

A very Wise man told me once, A Craftsman uses his tools to make great stuff, A Master Craftsman makes the tools to make great stuff.

[@barrywebber100]

That new dremel circle cutting worked a treat! Great job Jerry. Thanks for posting.

[@waynebrown1609]

i would like to suggest, stop defending yourself, you know what your doing you have outstanding results.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Sorry it came across like I was defending myself. I don't feel I was trying to defend myself at all. I was simply trying to slow down a bunch of the knucklehead comments.

[@LUCKYB.]

Nuckle Heads are a nickle a dozen some times you run into a one cent sale by the 100 .

[@jlsagely6892]

Rosa String Works Just politely suggest how happy you’d be to compare notes on their method when they post their video for your viewing pleasure.

[@yvoncormier9762]

@Rosa String Works, Mr. Rosa, your guitar build video seies and the repair serries videos are my personal favorites. Why? It's a delight to watch you solve problems as you go. That you're not stuck on a fixed way of thinking is a joy. It's as though I'm walking side by side through your projects. With God as my witness, I'd have become a luthier if there'd have been a guy like you teaching shop class. In fact, your practical use of measurements would have made fractions easier for me to care about. Glad you do what you do, and glad you are still here.

[@scottnorman408]

Jerry... You seem to have all the machines and tools. If not you make them. Impressive. And to the few who gave this video a thumbs down, I think Jerry's middle finger said it best.

[@daveogarf]

that abrasive drywall screen also works great for sanding down foot callouses! Makes the balls of your feet and heels softer. If you walk or hike a lot, it's great.

[@charleslambiase5670]

I know I'm going to like this video just the way you started it off with the conversation same way I approach my work same way I initiate my plan... Same pot of coffee doesn't taste the same to do different people so I hear you anyway back to the video 💜

[@timothybox7345]

I watch your videoes almost every weekend. Thank you for what you do! I take notes and hope to someday do guitar repair for a retirement job. You have already taught me a lot.

[@patrickjaroch5084]

My Grandfather who passed close to 20 yrs ago was also a pearl Harbor survivor. One of the most profound and influential conversations i ever had , was listening to him talk openly about that day and what that war did to him.. He had Never spoken about the war to his own children. I realized after he passed what i was hearing was his Confession.

[@maeran1]

I love this! I use a handsaw and good ol' elbow grease to get the thickness of my wooden banjo tops! My heart weeps!!

[@lkw6640]

Just a safety suggestion, you might want to think about removing your chuck jaws when they're not clamped down on anything or one day they might go flying across your shop. Love you're work!! I've been binge watching for 2 days and still going!!

[@mrsamikhoury]

I did not expect this result you are a magic man creativ and profe. I really did enjoy this video very much God bless you thanks a lot 😍🌹👍

[@andyt6191]

Jerry, you stick to what you do, being you! I dont know wether to call you a craftsman or master craftsman or LUTHIER! You show us when things go to plan, but figure things out! Fantastic knowledge you are passing on! MUCH RESPECT!!!

[@mikeycage1587]

I realize this video is a couple years old and I'm simply echoing what all your fans have said, but... You are a fantastic builder, outstanding repair guy, and you are above all very inspiring. Take all criticisms with a grain of salt. It's easy to critique when you aren't doing the work. I absolutely love this channel and appreciate all your techniques for getting these jobs done.

[@parttroll1]

So satisfying watching a craftsman at work. I'll be watching more of this build

[@sgnt9337]

That rosette looks GREAT. I didn't realize they were inlayed (duh..), that dremel guide worked like a charm.

[@RosaStringWorks]

The purpose of in laying around the sound hole is to strengthen the green around the hole so that it doesn't chip and break out.

[@sgnt9337]

Rosa String Works Oh! Didn't know that. Thanks!

[@n7sph]

Them that can do, those that can't criticize.Keep up the good work Jerry.

[@maeran1]

I would like to suggest that you let me have all your old tools. He he! Your skills are inspirational and amazing. I'm going back to building my weird and wonderful banjos!

[@geneedwards5639]

I am super impressed with the tool you made! Wow! Worked beautifully!

[@zapa1pnt]

Jerry, I thank you for your videos and showing me how you do things. I am one who over thinks things, doing them the hard way and end up wasting time, money and materials and getting frustrated. I really need to see logical thinking and methods, which you present.

[@timcotterill3952]

Thanks Jerry, I never stop learning from your videos. I’m an aspiring luthier, my master suggested I watch your videos & man am I ever learning.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Thank you very much. That's very nice to hear.

[@agwbcfjc2]

I call upon all viewers to witness my psychic abilities. I "know"; I can "see", I just got a feelin', that this guitar is going to turn out tremendous! Now how in the world can I know that? Kidding aside, Mr. Rosa, anticipating the videos to come, for this guitar build, is like setting off on an exciting journey. I am so looking forward to it. Thank you so much.

[@stldesperado8184]

PLEASE put that jig on the market. Give StewMac a run for their money. Love watching your work. It's like watching magic.

[@joegarrison2344]

I am a piano technician. You are like my mentor - massive skills and incredibly imaginative. A Master.

[@ronaldpittman1307]

you the man i enjoy watching a master at work thanks

[@ken1302]

Hi Jerry ... as a woodworker about your age I was surprised to see you joint the two plates as you did when there is a much easier, simpler way that is guaranteed to work perfectly. Perhaps you haven't been exposed to the method but it's really easy. Place the two boards together as you wish to glue them then fold them together matching up the joining edge as best you can. Clamp them in a vice and go over that edge a few times with a sharp hand plane. They will fit perfectly whether or not the plane was a 90*. I enjoy your videos.

[@RosaStringWorks]

I used to do that method for a long time but I got away from it. I'll give it a shot again on the back to see if it works for me but I used to do that all the time and it just seemed like it was a longer process than the other way for me. It may have looked like a tedious process but if you think about it it was less than five minutes of video and I barely edited the video at all.

[@audiotechlabs4650]

Jerry's school of luthiery. I know, you don't claim any such thing. But this IS how it's done! I will be here for every step! Thanxz

[@LarryDeSilva64]

That new tool you made for the circle cutter on your Dremel worked great. Looks like a great start to your guitar making from scratch project.

[@johnstewart7675]

Jerry I have not seen anyone as strict on themself as you are on Jerry . I have seen a lot of your work here on you tube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gavinhill4121]

Jerry, please stop pandering to those who want to criticise you unnecessarily - the vast majority of your viewers watch because we like what you're doing. Keep up the good work Dude.

[@RosaStringWorks]

I guess I didn't make my point very well. Sorry. I really don't feel like I was pandering I'm just trying to cut down on the knucklehead comments. Even so I still get a couple. Thanks for taking a look.

[@gavinhill4121]

Rosa String Works - I don't watch any other musical instrument channels - I just like to see your craftsmanship and the way you can throw in a tune or two to sweeten the deal!

[@micheloderso]

Thumbs up, Mr.Rosa! Bravo.

[@daviddaniels6473]

I would never presume to tell you how you should do anything, mostly because as you said; "What works for me may not work for you." But. You really should market that dremel/router jig. It's brilliant!

[@rodparker4514]

Hello Jerry .I would like to mention the off cut from the bottom can be left in one piece and used for the centre seam reinforcement .Your videos are great Sir.Regards Rod

[@keninnis1]

Great video...cant wait for the next one in the series...Keep them a coming..

[@banjomandoguy]

I love the Dremel router guide. A real precision tool, and the results show your skill and feel for the work. I really appreciate your willingness to share with us "dabblers."

[@stigolespang9899]

Wow! You have my deepest respect, Sir. That was simply amazing.

[@springy-2112]

No need to justify your methods your past instruments are proof enough of your workmanship . This was very enjoyable 👍 ✌💗

[@movingforward6099]

So excited for this build !! Awesome !!

[@edwardrhea3147]

That’s looking great, Jerry! Thanks so much for inviting us into your shop(s) and sharing some more of your “trade secrets”.

[@tablature6121]

A joy to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@pdppanelman5889]

Keep doing it your way - That's what we want!!

[@Belinia748]

Oklahoma Battleship.... The History lives on in memorys. It si so important. I love this Video because it shows me that good men will be never forgotten if good men remember, Live has a sense and you put it in guitars. Sorry for my english but I am from Germany. But after visiting Nova Scotia I understand little more of the american soul. I love your Videos becouse of your craftmanship but some more of your humanity. Thank You P.S. I know how much work this is for You

[@hoovboy14]

I’m a luthier student up in Minnesota and now that I’m halfway through my first build, I’ve really come to appreciate how in-depth your videos are. Thanks for all the knowledge, keep it up!

[@MrStewPedaso]

Jerry, thank you so much for all your videos. I have never felt these as "how to" videos yet I have learned a lot. I enjoy watching all the videos you post. Again, thank you.

[@nicolen.9642]

I enjoy your work. The way you put your heart and soul in it. Exceptional. The machinery is impressive for a newbie like me. I'm watching the building of a Rosa custom guitar...🤩. Thank you Jerry for sharing your passion!

[@bobollie]

I really value your down to earth, honest methodology. By telling us about slip ups helps us avoid them ourselves. And you should think about a patent for the rig you made...👍

[@trevorowen6564]

Looking good Jerry. Look forward to the next instalment

[@craigtaylor115]

Love that series what a beautiful guitar so nice

[@davidkaiser810]

Wow! I always wondered how such a delicate operation like installing a rosette was done. This is a very delicate operation with the chance of wood chipping and tear out. Thanks for another great video Jerry

[@daveogarf]

INCREDIBLE, Jerry! Not only a perfect rosette installation, but a custom-made TOOL, too! You da' man. CANNOT WAIT for the next installment. --Dave

[@walterrider9600]

thank you .if i may on your weights i used old milk jugs and filled them with cement for weights maybe this will help . oh i loved the lathe / mill . the navy trained me to be a machinist on a sub-tender and i worked in that field for about 10 yrs ( 70-80s) i sure miss having access to a shop. again thank you

[@johnjohnson-gm3jh]

I have watched enough of your videos to wonder when you cut your finger why you used a band aid and not super glue? What I love most about your videos is your humility. You give the impression that you are a complete klutz until the end when the instrument comes out perfect. Then the viewer understands your skill and knowledge and experience and creativity are unsurpassed and he is awed and astonished. You engender in me the highest admiration and envy. By comparison, the other luthiers look like pretentious prigs who care more about the spotlessness of their workshops than the instruments they work on. I think that is why sometimes people leave nasty comments. They are jealous that you produce such high quality results while making it look like a lucky accident. They have to find fault because your unassuming and unconscious mastery makes them feel like puffed up journeymen and apprentices. Have you considered doing live videos?

[@RosaStringWorks]

Thank you for the compliment. I do use super glue on some small light cuts. I don't think I'll be doing too many live videos they're kind of complicated my internet connection is not that fast. Though I wouldn't rule it out entirely. Thanks for watching.

[@josephbrashears8558]

Four people prefer hide glue lol. Awesome, Jerry! Can't wait for the next installment.

[@mikepardo8299]

One of the reasons I enjoy watching you, is that you make the tools you need to get the job done your way. That's the way dad worked, but at the time I was way to young to appreciate it. Now, I watch you and I remember some of the tools dad would manufacture to get the job done. Viewers can look, learn, modify or expand your methods to get the job done. Keep doing it your way, I personally don't want to miss another opportunity to watch a master/surgeon at work.

[@lrstaf6]

Something else that has double sided abrasive is fingernail sanding stripes. I think they call them emery boards. I don't know if they would work for cleaning glue from inside cracks, but it might be worth a try. What do you think? If I have learned anything over the years of working with a multitude of people, it's that no two people can work in exactly the same way to get good results on a job. If you show people how you do something and what needs to be accomplished, then the best thing to do is let them do it their way and just expect that they will provide the desired result. You will soon learn which ones can perform and which can't. In my experience the innovative ones will get the best results and do it in their own way. I love your style of being open about all you do and sharing your knowledge with all of us. The reason so many skills are lost is their method of accomplishment was kept secret or kept in a family and not shared. Thanks again for your wonderful videos.

[@michaeladamcaira9174]

Real nice Jerry,your new tool was a great idea,kudos my friend

[@saoirsepaddy]

It's the Tao of Jerry I can't wait to hear your Rosa Guitar Thumbs up Jerry :)

[@edwardpetersen4309]

, Jerry, I have only built 2 guitars from scratch so far, so I am savoring this master class. Thank you!

[@alansauer6853]

Great video.Thanks so much for taking the time to show us all how it's done.Can't wait to see more.

[@ThePopeDr]

Nice work as usual. You have such cool toys!

[@stebly7]

Loved your history tribute to your friends and their son. Every video you make shows in many ways that you have a big heart and a refreshing optimism. Anticipating a great build with more tricks and tips for us.....heck yeah!!!

[@matthewbartolone7036]

Great work Jerry, extra fine work and your dialog makes it easy to understand.

[@BoudreauGuitars]

It’s a pleasure to watch you work, my friend!

[@RosaStringWorks]

Thank you buddy.

[@swabbievet]

I love the story of the guitar and being born and raised in Oklahoma and also a Navy veteran has made it more of a special meaning to me. I don't play mandolin yet, but thinking about it because of you. I am also not a luthier or a machinist, so I won't be giving any suggestions, oh darn, but what you do is amazing to me. I can invizion the final result , but how you get there is beyond my concept. I just plain like your video's because of your wit, your no bs and telling it like it is approach, and most importantly your mastery to your craft and attention to detail. I also like bluegrass and your playing and song inserts. Because of these reasons is why I decided to support your channel and become a patreon. If others watching your videos feel this way I would like for them to think seriously about supporting your channel as well. Thank you Jerry and also a big thank you to Randy Schartiger for mentioning your channel on his KZbin channel. You get a BIG THUMBS UP from me.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Thank you very kind of my friend.

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

I am entering into a new business with a work friend. When we are up and running (in two weeks time) and the money starts rolling in I will become a patreon for this channel. I have wanted to build a guitar for a long time however I work 12 hr night shifts at the moment but soon I will quit this crappy job (textile Industry) to work much less hrs yet earn four times as much YeeHaw!!! My cousin did the same and she has been so successful she now has 15 people working for her and the potential is very good.

[@rtesimpson]

I like the way you do things!

[@hopsla5925]

I enjoyed it tremendously, thanks!

[@esquehill]

I was surprised when a guitar-making video turned into a metal-working video, awesome! (I usually watch abom79, Keith Rucker, Keith Appleton for my machining-metal fix.)

[@RosaStringWorks]

I watch those guys too. Thanks for taking a look.

[@keithhicks1750]

Hi Jerry. I was on the edge of my seat while you were cutting the sound hole detail. Interestingly, I thought the expression ‘Cooking with Gas ‘ was a British saying. You sure learn a lot watching your videos. This one deserves a double thumbs up I recon.

[@jonahguitarguy]

A good start Jerry. Looking good

[@jonahguitarguy]

I meant to mention that the circle cutter base you made is totally first cabin and if you go into production you could certainly give Stew a run for their money. Also one of the fun parts of building guitars for me is the problem solving process with every new tool or jig we build on the way.

[@rfcarlson1]

Love the video. Looking forward to the whole series. I call the blood a pre-finish. I think the fix for a light spruce top is to make that side the inside of the guitar. I've never had any luck getting the blood stains out of raw spruce. I like using a sharpened scraper rather than a razor blade. It's faster and I can control the depth of the cut using my thumbs to put a bend in the scraper. The bend also keeps the edges of the scraper away from the sound board so I don't dig in. My waxed paper of choice is 'Parchment Paper' -- something my wife uses in the kitchen for cooking. Great stuff, Nothing sticks to it. I like the router fixture you made. I'll be building one. I've been scared by a fly cutter in the drill press before too. Another great use for the shaper is leveling the rosette after it's glued in the top. It's clean and fast. If the rosette is made of wood parts that haven't been sealed (with glue or shellac) any sanding can embed the colored dust into the soft spruce top. A scraper cuts cleanly so no dust. I like using a shooting board and a jointer plane to prep the sound board halves by hand for joining rather than a machine jointer. I think it's faster and guarantees the edges are square. The light tells you where to tune the edge either way. I guess I'm kind of a chicken. Top tone wood is expensive and I'm a klutz with fast moving machines. Then again, most of my power tools are used and old and are their accuracy is suspect.

[@thomastommy1192]

Hey Jerry, This is a great awesome video. I was going to give you a hard time for worrying about what the viewers & chicken hackers think, lol.. But since you cut your finger I won't tease you. This is an amazing video. You are a man of many trades. I love the jig you made. A factory could not have done a better job. I will looking forward to the next video. Thank you so much for posting them. I hope your finger feels better. God Bless You & Your Family.

[@marchaller548]

it's crazy to see you working at this rosace, man!!!!

[@bakstabbath]

Excellent work as always. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@isitmondayet]

I think you meant to say , "to make a short story, long." :D Love watching you work and the great outcomes. Thanks for sharing.

[@joelmccoin9727]

This is gonna be interesting...looking forward to the next one...Thank You, Jerry

[@choctawhatcheekid2030]

If you have a bench plane with a flat sole you can use it to get perfectly matched edges to glue up. Just put two pieces together with the edges next to each other clamp in wood vice and plane the edges. Even if your not perfectly at 90 degrees the edges will match up because one edge might be lower while other is higher and when their put together they match as long as the plane blade was straight.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Thank you I have used that method before.

[@mikebeacom4883]

That's a nice, simple, functional addition to your router base. Beats that circle cutter blue. I saw a picture of a Starrett Model 270 Taper Gauge. It's a wedge that measures gaps from .010" to .150", and looks to be handy for measuring string heights, among other things. Keep up the good work!

[@robertkibbler1564]

First part of a great series coming up me thinks.one lucky owner to be! (Wished it was me.!) cheers Rob.

[@63vetteman]

Bravo Jerry, looking forward to the next step in the metamorphosis !!Bill

[@arboristo4407]

Impressive and beautiful ❤️🤠❤️

[@keldsor]

Right away I'll go and make a copy of the DremelJig you have there - it's working so nicely, I think ! Thx for sharing !

[@ianward1308]

Great video friend

[@alexaudiovisuals]

Thanks for remembering us friends in millimeter land ;)

[@stephentregoning1158]

Jerry - Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain said it succinctly when he stated, "advice is free,,,, and worth every cent of it"

[@DavidMFChapman]

Rosa String Works and First Aid Tips :) keep up the good work

[@BritainsFinestBand]

I’m on pins and needles!! Can’t wait for the next installment. Great tool Jerry, you’ll have to mass produce those.

[@harrybarnhill8029]

thanks Mr Rosa, I really appreciate all your hard work, I really like your videos and your work is fantastic

[@dennismason3740]

Cool. My blood goes into almost every piece of wood that I work on. Not voluntarily. Here's a tip - it sounds absurd but it works. Quite often cayenne powder, poured literally into a small wound will usually coagulate the blood instantly and sometimes it takes 2 or 3 tries. I just dip a finger into the powder and rub in that tiny amount that sticks to the finger. You may think "that'll burn like heck, fool!" but nope. Cayenne into small wounds stops the bleeding, usually and yes, I have decades of experience with wounds, large and small. If the wound acan be pressed together after coagulation I will often Krazyglue -stitch the wound together. Yes that is a real thing and quite often military medpacks include CA glue for small wounds. Cayenne and Krazyglue to the rescue. I am so excited about this guitar build I don't even fast forward the bits with power tools! Thank you Mister Rosa - a lot of guitarists greet this series as though it were the latest MCU release.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Great video Jerry, I can already tell this is going to be an awesome guitar! Looking forward to the next video.

[@limpindug]

Thanks for the video, a couple of wee squeaky bum moments but all good. Thoroughly enjoyed cheers.

[@robdilley5976]

Hi jerry great Video brilliant job cant wait for the next part cheers rob

[@ironkiko]

That was awesome! Some serious craftsmanship. I must admit, I was at the edge of my seat a few times. Also, that's a really cool jig you made to cut the sound hole and for the rosette.

[@timbeaton5045]

Neat trick with the feeler blade and the router radius arm!

[@stevemacbr]

@Jerry - You could set the 'radius arm length' of your (brilliant) Dremmel router attachment,.to the correct size, by,... - - using the BACK STEP or extending TAIL of your DIAL CALIPER (vernier) Guage, SET to the adjustment length & placed against the far end of the radius bar, to where it meets the rear-side of the aluminium cross bar. ( i.e. where you placed the feeler guages & have scribed the adjustment lines with a blade) . .

[@mitchmason8386]

I do a similar plate glue up only in addition I like to use 3M 233+ tape on the back side pulled up tight which acts like a hinge and get tighter when you press the joint of the plates together. Thanks for all the great info Jerry

[@d.mushroomhunter3528]

This video series might be my favorite so far..I'm actually looking at my grandfather's Martin d28 hanging on the wall in front of me as I watch this!! It's a huge mess and it plays like s*** now but... It's a family heirloom and I think it would cost more than it's worth to get back to playing condition.. it's missing frets, has mismatched tuners a couple big cracks in the top.. it's just a wreck! But just hearing you say that you're building this guitar in that style grabbed my interest big time! P.S. I'm 50 years old and I inherited it when I was about 30 I have no idea where it all went wrong but it's a mess! I have no idea what it's worth it's never been appraised but after starting this video I've looked it up.. if you're interested I'd love to send you some pictures and get an estimate! My grandfather played in churches all around Detroit area for 50+years I have no idea the lineage of this guitar!! The best I can describe it is close to looking like a less abused version of Willie Neson's acoustic "trigger"???

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Great job with the Dremel attachment . . . looking like a great series . . .

[@cliveporter6076]

What the Standard? Well as you would expect ! looking forward to rest of this series, thank you Jerry

[@amitnewton]

Very inspiring! All the best, my friend!

[@danogle9927]

Amen Brother

[@EmbelekoBand]

Totally awesome Jerry.