4 StewMac Tools To Make You A Better Luthier

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Chris and Matt go over 4 tools that will help take your guitar building or repair to the next level!
Precision Router Base: stewmac.sjv.io/7mkQMg
Neck Relief Gauge: stewmac.sjv.io/LP3W2M
Nut and Saddle Sander: stewmac.sjv.io/qnXByY
Scissor Jack: stewmac.sjv.io/9WarE5

[@stewmac]

Thanks guys... great video. Much appreciated.

[@staleyexplores]

ty stew mac for being the best

[@NickleRock]

Thanks for making great products!! Pity the saddle sander is not available anymore.

[@davymebouy]

Hi guys, I have been checking out your videos for about a year. Love them. I have built an acoustic, an electric and now am getting much more serious on my thied build. I have a drum sander New radius dishes. Been watching the 3,000 yr old build. Trying to aquire tools. Starting this build with my 13 yr. old grandson. You guys are the bomb. Thanks.

[@edmatejceck5285]

Loved the video. I have purchased and used many Stewmac tools and I have never been disappointed. My favorite tool in your video is the nut/saddle sanding tool. I currently make all my nuts and saddles using a bench sander then finishing it on a piece of granite and sandpaper followed by a fine honing stone. I am not exaggerating when I say I have sometimes spent up to 6 hours making a single nut. I am retired and thank god not trying to make money at it but there is no greater satisfaction than knowing you made it from scratch and it's perfect. Love y'alls videos. Keep'm coming.

[@wickish]

When I started on the path of making guitars I assumed I had all the wood working tools I would need. Now I do not blame you guys for my utter lack of knowledge and tools required to make a guitar someone would actually want, " rather than one that would find its place hanging behind a little used door " You have opened my eyes to what is necessary to make something of quality. Your channel has inspired me to make beautiful instruments. All these tools would be very welcome in my shop. Thanks for teaching us so much! How did you know all 4 tools have not found their way into my shop???

[@tonywinston1061]

Hey Chris I am a very early subscriber. I usually make a few guitars a year and I could really use the neck relief guage.it would make my life sooooo much easier.

[@deewilliams6129]

I’d love to have ANYTHING from StewMac. I’m currently building my fourth instrument. I’m a StewMax subscriber, and order from them regularly. Their products are consistently top quality, they always deliver promptly, and their customer service people are courteous and helpful. World-class company with a friendly, family feeling!

[@kanker5256]

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[@matthewh6119]

The router base has been in my StewMac cart for a while now. Thanks for the opportunity and laughs.

[@lawrencecoffeyjr1300]

Thanks guys...love the tips and tools video's...Happy New Year...

[@mikecostello1898]

I own three of these four and couldn’t agree more! The only one I don’t have is the nut/saddle leveler. I’ve just done so many with my own technique, I could never justify the price. That is, until now. It just makes sense if you’re doing 100’s of setups to speed up the process. Stew Mac should be proud to have you guys doing this series. Your natural charisma is contagious, and you guys have already won me over!! My Facebook business page has been up for years, and I’m just over 500 likes. Anyway, keep up the fantastic work!! You guys are simply awesome!! All the best for a great 2022!!!

[@torchmd]

I know this is juvenile, but “Racing my nut sander” is just hilarious. This was really a great video. Thank you!

[@bldallas]

Juvenile? Nut humor is like farts, always funny regardless of age.

[@samjarvis1645]

#1 and #3 would help me allot.. I'm just starting my guitar building journey and could really use some good tools to help me out... I love your videos and your Guitars.. You guys are amazing and are full of good helpful information.. Thank you for the chance to get some good tools for those of us who could use all the help we can get... It is a great thing you guys do and thank you so much..

[@jamesmccauley6652]

You have rejuvenated my interest in building guitars again. That precision router base would be very welcome as I can't find my old one. Keep up the good work guys.

[@shawncrews4789]

I'm not really an intermediate builder, just a beginner, but that router base would be an awesome addition to my tool collection. Thanks for the great video.

[@iwokeupthismorning2]

The neck releif guage would rock here in my shop, I am now caught in the guitar building obsession since the beginning of covid, thanks for your channel it realy helps!!

[@michaeldenney2519]

I have returned to building guitars as my retirement job after a 40 year break working in another field. I completed a 00 that I am very happy with and I have a dreadnaught and an OM in the works now. I would love to have that nut sander.

[@emc3zach]

#1 is great, I have the tilting one, no air pump and the black one with depth stop. Great tools, love them, keep up the great work.

[@davidocasio9005]

I just started working for a local luthier and one of the first things he taught me to do was to file a nut. No special tools. That nut and saddle sander would be a great tool for a beginner. Thanks for all the tips.

[@aaronwinton7067]

The Neck Relief Gauge… I need that tool in my life… that would be awesome…. Thanks for all you guys do I learn a lot from you.

[@ronmiller1254]

Happy New Year! I enjoy all of your videos. I could use the neck relief tool. I’m doing a lot of setups and this would be great. I’m looking forward to Matt getting back into the amp build. Take care!

[@montyterry]

Just started doing repair work for a local music store. Learning everyday. Sure could use that router tool for my Dremel. Thanks guys!

[@klew5988]

Not a builder myself just a beginner/intermediate player who loves to do my own set ups and upgrades to my own guitars. The nut/ saddle sander would be nice for changing all my guitars to bone nuts/saddles. Hope to see your channel grow this year you guys definitely deserve it

[@brianutt7667]

I work for a local music store in Virginia and that relief guage would be a big time saver. Appreciate the content fellas 😀

[@jackfortier7985]

Great job guys, tool #3 for me, working now on my second ukulele ☺️

[@ronaldraystreet1]

I've been building electric guitars for a few years now and recently started building acoustic guitars. But the price of so many of the tools needed for acoustic building and repairing are out of my budget for a while. I've made many tools and jigs including side bender, radius dishes and cam clamps etc. Everything I've purchased from Stewmac so far have been great but I have to wait long periods of time and saving my pennies to get the next upgrade. I've watched many videos on the uses and value of so many of them.

[@anthonybizzell3857]

Hey Ronald, FYI, if you want to get one of these tools through the drawing, you need to be subscribed to the channel and post which tool (1,2,3 or 4) you want in your comment. They said we can post more than one comment, so rip off 4 more comments to sign up for a chance at each one. Good luck!

[@manuelandrescarruyo1679]

Thanks so much guys. Hope you're doing well. Happy New year!!!

[@tyhubb]

Love when you guys talk tools and their uses! I'm just getting into doing setups (currently practicing on my own stuff), recently bought that relief gauge, it just saves SO much time and gives me the confidence in my results. Might build my first guitar this year, keep up all the good work! Trying to be the sponge and soak up all your great tips and advice! Cheers guys!

[@jlhcornwall]

Excellent video guys! I really like the Neck Relief Gauge.

[@sottsog2873]

I see in my dreams the Nut and Saddle Sander!! Love your work and attitude. Both of you. Greetings from Greece.

[@jcproductions7585]

Yes please. I like the router base. The system looks really handy!

[@cockpitracing]

Scissor jack, I could put it to use. Thanks for doing this guys. I love all your videos.

[@nickr8483]

I almost bought the router base recently. I was doing inlay on a fretboard for a banjo neck I am making for my brother. Decided I just couldn't justify the expense, especially converted into Canadian dollars. So I made do with the plastic Dremel router base which is not exactly 100% flat. It turned out okay and on the positive side I got confirmation my lungs are still working well in short, rapid puffs. The Stew Mac router base would make future projects easier. Thank you for giving people the opportunity to access these tools.

[@MrDeanhtg]

Great video guys, thank you! I have been doing repair and setup work as a side hustle recently and could find a use for all of those tools, but the nut and saddle tool would really come in handy.

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

All 4 are wonderful tools! Cheers to SM for supporting the community.

[@JavierDeJesusSr]

Very nice of you guys...thank you. So, far all my builds have had dots for fret inlays. Really would like to try my hand at cool fretboard inlays using the router base.

[@jordanseward5104]

Hey guys, so happy yall are creating more content. Been a huge fan for awhile. I plan on starting to build guitars next year when I buy a house that has room for a shop. I would like the router base kit as it would let me start working on my inlay work now instead of waiting a year! I think inlay work in about all I can manage at the moment with the space that I have. No matter what, cant wait for some more 3000 year guitar build videos!

[@syllau3469]

I’m building my jigs for my first Ukulele build. I would love the nut and sadle tool. Thanks again for your youtube channel !

[@pierre-alussier7334]

Tool 1-2-3-4 would all be good . Thanks for all your previous teaching

[@jimmyjazz5089]

I already have the core of #1--what a great tool. I would like to throw my handle in the ring for #3-- saddle and nut jig. I've been watching for a couple of months now and have enjoy every video I've watched. Thanks for sharing your know-how.

[@jimmyjazz5089]

dooh--somehow I always invoke strike-through

[@Lonnie.Macs.Garage]

I have everything except the jack. That's cool! I didn't know I needed one but that would be handy on my guitar repairs. The router base, I bought mine back in the 1900's from Stew Mac. No really, 1999 to be exact, and the thing still works like a charm! Good show fellas. Good show.

[@docp7016]

Love the scissor jack. It would help my repair time. Thanks for showing these tools, like them all.

[@petec4302]

Tool #1 - Router Base - I am just starting to get into inlay work and was trying to decide what tools I needed, and this was one of them. I would love to have this in my toolbox. Guys, thanks to you and to StewMac for doing this.

[@chrisholland3816]

I could use all of these...they so cool. Love the channel.

[@scottriddle5468]

Glad you guys are showing what these stewmac tool are used for like nut and Saddle sander , I've been eyeballing the mini router base for a long time. I just started my second guitar build and could definitely use it. I'm making an L.P. and I'm finding out it's more challenging to build than the telecaster I did. Love the show too . thanks guys

[@guyturck2015]

Great vid guys, love what you're doing. I'd love the Precision Router Base in my shop.

[@jamiekrautkremer7936]

I’m so glad to that I wasn’t the only person who saw the nut/saddle jig as the coolest hot wheels car ever!

[@scottriley4203]

StewMac Rules!! I have invested in many never any regrets. Very cool what Stewy&Driftwood are doing for the community. I would LOVE to finally own the neck relief gauge!! Cheers😎

[@benjohnson9887]

Hi Chris and Matt, # 4 tool is what i need, i am new to working on guitars, love your show, Ben

[@MrKholcombe]

I’ve been building CBG’s for a while. Just finished my first tele style (72 thinline). Your channel has given me the confidence and inspiration to go for trying my first acoustic build

[@bartsawyer9874]

Chris/Matt I really enjoy your videos. Working on guitars 5 and 6 getting better every one I build.. The neck relief gauge would certainly get used.

[@kristyleger6938]

This is a great tool( router base ) could use it for sure! Great explanation of the tools!

[@BradRemillard]

Gald you ate back. Love this information. Good tools are so important to a good job. Look forward to more videos. Thanks.

[@musobill]

Love the videos guys! As others have commented, your humour and candour make for a genuine feeling viewing experience and I really like that. I'd love the router base! Keep up the great work!

[@danlsmock]

Your channel is one of my favorites! Always full of good information and enjoyable to watch. I've been using the cheap Dremel base attachments and have always wanted the StewMac one. Would make life so much easier.

[@legbah7]

#2 the neck relief gauge. That is extremely useful for the builder and the hobbyist.

[@Poutube31]

That router base for sure!! thanks for the vids guys!

[@thewrenchturner1]

Loved this video, great job fellas! (And yes, I could really use that sweet router base!)

[@GoodDirtStudio]

I really enjoy all your videos and have picked up so many useful tips. Mostly a mandolin builder but teaching a uke building class at the local high school. Would love to get my hands on one of those nut and saddle sanding jigs. Would definitely save my fingertips.

[@steveincollins]

Nut and saddle sander! I've wanted that tool for a long time now 👍great video!

[@davidmartens5203]

Love your channel guys! I'm just getting into guitar building. I would love the Precision Router Base and all the goodies that go with it. It's such a versatile tool that is useful in so many of the steps of the building process.

[@ChrisJones-nl1xx]

Great video! I can imagine about a million uses for the router base!

[@MitchWilmoth]

Tool number 1. The precision router base is on my list. Love the content guys. Keep up the good work.

[@WoodshedCustoms]

Love the StewMac tools and have collected quite a few over the past few years. Awesome to see that they are working with you guys. #3 would be a great addition to my toolbox - after making a couple dozen+ nuts and saddles, this tool would definitely up my nut and saddle game with speed and accuracy that is difficult to achieve when doing them by hand. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work!

[@mgcnashville6615]

Also throwing in my hat for #2! You sold me on the Relief gauge. You can tell our stewmac overlords they’ve directly benefited from your vids. Since if I don’t win, I’ll be saving up for one of these.

[@wesleycheney9735]

I would love tool #1! Thanks for all the great content, I'm excited about the things you guys have coming down the pipeline!

[@jonathaneriveracolon5207]

The neck relief will help a lot but at the moment I can not afford the tool I only have one job and I take care of my kids in my days of work. But I enjoy watching the videos to making extra income making set up thank you for the ideas Guys God bless you guys

[@stevewhitfield5922]

Great start to a new direction for you, (although hope some of the bench sessions still pop up, you can never give up playing guitar, ever, once you're as profficient as you, especially with the fiddle as a duet?) As for the tools! That little router base looks brilliant, done repairs, built one cutaway for myself, but the binding is a real challenge with a larger hand router! But then so does tht little scisdor jack, genious! Looking forward to your 2022 vids, have a happy & healthy new year!

[@mattmoffatt8328]

Minus the tools you guys have gotten me started moving forward with building guitars again thank you

[@gregraffensperger351]

Thanks guys. I'm just starting to get serious about building and would love to have the nut and saddle sander. Thanks for your consideration!

[@spikewills6927]

Man, I could really use that scissor jack in repairing a guitar with loose braces right now. Love it. Great videos.

[@joumartshoura7652]

and I would love Tool 3 the Nut & Saddle sander its it's really what i need for save time ,, you know that feels when you done building your guitar and you very excited to hear how your baby sound,,, love you guys cheers from sweden

[@juicy5816]

I have built a couple guitars now and the level of quality certainly has improved over the course of 2 builds. However, I have attempted inlaying without the router base and it’s not easy. I have a dremel and some fine chisels and I’m sure the Stew Mac routing base would be much easier and make a way better job. It’d be awesome to win that in the giveaway. Regardless winning or not, I would like to say that you guys at driftwood have been a massive help when it’s come to learning to build guitars. Although I am yet to build an acoustic I think with the confidence that your videos have given me with building and modifying my electrics has been a great help. All in all love the videos and it’s great to watch along with a couple of guys with a great sense of humour and a great set of personalities.

[@divergentguitars]

Thanks for this honest review of a bunch of really cool tools! (I only previously knew one of them existed!) I would love to have a Precision Router Base, as I'm planning to get into doing inlays on my next couple builds.

[@robertjustiana683]

Great video - StewMac is awesome. The Neck Relief Gauge would be a great addition to my tool collection.

[@miguelromero5206]

Chris, Matt, I love your channel, your humor, and just your plain openness about any guitar making and repair topic you talk about. I am building guitars and ukuleles with a couple of friends, and we have all learned lots from you. I would love to have either the Jack, or the saddle and nut guide--though I could use the neck relief gage as well! I bought the router base last year and it was money well spent--I use it all the time. Hope you guys are doing well, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@littletcup101]

Awesome video! After watching I could really use a neck relief gauge, thanks again!

[@jollycobra]

Tool numero tres: The nut and saddle sander. Have never heard of this tool before, but this is now on my “got-to-have” list.

[@cmanningjr]

Another excellent video.. I’m doing setups and wanting to learn to make my own nuts and saddles.. I’d love to give that sander a try.. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@richardpelland661]

The router base would be the pick for me. Thanks much for the info and entertainment all in one!

[@chiptait]

I’d get good use out of the neck relief gauge. I’m on builds #9 and #10 right now, which puts me right in the heart of “intermediate!” Thanks for all the wisdom you guys share on the KZbins!

[@jeffalfred5785]

Hi Chris and Matt, thanks for the channel. I have recently been venturing into collecting tools. i have my eye on the Neck Relief Gauge as I am working on building my own necks

[@musobill]

Great stuff! That scissor jack rocks!

[@justaboy813]

The precision router would be AWESOME! Thank you for the great content!

[@ardumus]

I could use them all, you seem to always show the tools in my wish list!

[@rakkucustom]

Tool #1 to replace my current wonky plastic dremel plunge router attachment would be just so nice. Greetings from Finland, you guys rock!

[@activese]

Hi guys, thank you for your work, I need to do some various inlays for my brother's guitar that I'm currently fixing, I really will like to have the router/dremel's base, already have the dremel and I was thinking in purchasing the dremel brand routing base, but that stewmac seems better for the work but it is expensive, so thank you for sharing and congratulations to the winners. Happy new year 2022. Take care.

[@littletcup101]

The precision router base is also an awesome tool I could really use, thanks again!

[@Golf-Guitars]

I have used all of these tools in the past and they are worth their weight in gold, but I don’t personally own all of them, so thanks for the opportunity. The neck relief gauge is one of them I would love to add to the collection!

[@mattharrison4238]

Tool #2 for me! Would love to be able to get such precise relief! Thanks fellas!

[@colb999]

Wow, what a great gear collection. I'm moving from the relatively simple solidbodies to semi and later full acoustic guitars and these would give me a tremendous start. I'll add them to my gear lust list. Enjoyed the video as always gents. Happy New Year.

[@gregraffensperger351]

Thanks guys. I'm just starting to get serious about building and would love to have the scissor jack. Thanks for your consideration!

[@truenorthpedals4528]

I’ve built one electric already and have two more on the go already, and the precision router base would be super useful! I love what you guys are doing here on the channel. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@CastlebayNet_Music]

I am in the midst of building a 14-string (7 doubles) guitar and, I got to say, your videos have been a great help. The neck relief gauge (tool #2) would be a great asset for setting the neck relief on this beast and also on the matching 12-string that's next on the bench, and the two 12's I currently own.

[@SerenityGuitars]

The Nut & Saddle sander tool looks amazing. I am currently building my 4th guitar for one of my grandsons and getting the nut just right has been a challenge. Thank you for your great videos, I watch every episode.

[@charlesweers1261]

Love to have the precision router base. I appreciate all the information on guitar building thank you

[@CohenRautenkranz]

My favorite part about this channel is that I would actually hang out with these guys AND they give excellent advice! Keep up the amazing work and great videos!

[@mikecostello1898]

Agreed!!

[@gregraffensperger351]

Thanks guys. I'm just starting to get serious about building and would love to have the router base set. Thanks for your consideration!

[@Verge_Guitars]

The router base looks like a great addition. Not only is this channel informative, but there is humor as well - okay we will call it humor. Love everything every video you've put out so far and have really learned a lot about guitar building.

[@markprestifilippo2291]

The relief gauge!! Love the videos, guys!!

[@rkscustomguitars1269]

Another great video! I'd love the precision router base. Believe it or not I have just today bought my first ever Dremel!

[@RICKYBUBSJULIAN]

Your channel is now my favorite on youtubes by the way!!!!!!

[@gregorlando8330]

I could use the the nut and saddle sander. Thanks for the intro to the tools. Always good to to see what I should spend my money on next.