Building a Luthier’s Workbench

[@joelickteig5540]

This reminds me of what my dad said to me when I bought my truck, “the only thing better than owning a truck is knowing someone who does.”

[@needamuffin]

Applies to pools as well.

[@ihmesekoilua]

and boats

[@Smithb83]

Hot tubs too

[@paulmurray6958]

Listen to real fathers were dying out we can't help it we would stay but life is not like that and modern kids won't listen

[@endezeichengrimm]

@@paulmurray6958 Fathers were dying? Where?

[@gwbuilder5779]

Daisy, Great job expanding your business to the point of needing a larger work space.👏👌 The go-bar clamp is such a useful tool not only for stringed instruments, but furniture, crafts, many types of laminated woods and even gluing counter tops. Looking forward to seeing the shop transform.🤙

[@timmotz2827]

I’m envious. My home workshop is 9x9 feet. All my power tools are bench top and I move them in from a nearby closet as I need them. I have to open the door to the laundry room if I want to rip anything big. I built a small knock-down go-bar deck but I’ve never been able to get it to work. The bracing on lutes is thinner than on guitars and mine keep tipping over when I try to set up the go-bars. So I glue them in pairs and use weights across the pairs instead. But I put a small light fixture in the ceiling of the go-bar deck and enclosed it with foam core sheets and it warms up the soundboards to lower the humidity before I glue anything. So it’s not wasted.

[@MichaelBuilds]

Good job Hugo!!!

[@funkyspacecow]

Oh wow, never seen a go-bar deck before, that's incredibly clever! I can see why it's popular with luthiers, getting precise clamping force on delicate and irregular objects is such a challenge with your typical clamps, but looks so easy with the go-bar deck. Thanks! Congrats on the new shop space too!

[@Jasper_4444]

Yes, I remember seeing a photo of a go-bar deck for the first time, and my thoughts were exactly the same. You describe it well.

[@PsychedelicChameleon]

Thank You Daisy Tempest, this is very interesting. I remember being amazed when you showed the use of this "gobar"(?) in a previous video.

[@OhHeyTrevorFlowers]

That's a lovely size for a solo workshop. Nothing too far away and enough floorspace that the larger tools aren't packed too close to each other.

[@daveyio87]

your videos started popping up in my suggestions so i started watching a few of them. I'm from the USA. I've never seen or heard of a building like the one you moved into, seems like a really great idea for a lot of people. I know id love it!

[@danandratis]

Congrats on the larger space - hope you don't miss the windows much - that's what I like about your last shop, I'm sure more space will make you life much easier! - Cheers from Canada

[@rawr2u190]

Go-bar deck sounds like a juice bar for busy people. I've got Chinese heritage but don't really know the language. So it's nice to see some of the woodworking methods of my ancestors in English.

[@alan_wood]

I love the new workshop. I'm getting serious workshop envy from watching KZbin makers and craftspeople. Better get building that shed...

[@blodpudding]

Nice! Some basic cross bracing on the sides will help keep it solid without adding that much extra weight. But speaking of weight, I like to have everything big in my shop on wheels so buying a pair of caster wheels that either retracts or have brakes is great! Not just so you can move things around and adjust your space but it makes cleaning SO much easier!

[@tobiashandlebars]

+1 on the cross bracing, it'll stop any movement which'll make the whole structure more sturdy.

[@jimmiller2270]

Congrats on the new space! It is great to see your hard work paying off.

[@j.t.2722]

The more I watch you and your projects the more I’m impressed. You are very handy and knowledgeable. Maybe someday soon I can see one of your custom guitars. I would love to play one I know the sound would be incredible.

[@jimmcnett]

Congratulations on the new shop.

[@viktorlafontaine6222]

Interesting. Very practical to put some tools.

[@chrism6952]

Congrats. Happy to see your business is growing

[@joshhodkinson4694]

This is exactly why I love having a truck

[@oogkauwgum5123]

You probably want to add some diagonal braces to the construction. It will be and stay much sturdier when in use. Good luck with the new shop, i am jealous!

[@johngriswold2213]

I used threaded rod to suspend the roof of the deck, when I glue braces to backs and tops I lower the roof, spin the nuts back up when I'm gluing back and top to the ribs...only need one length of bars. Assuming you left enough room to prop the radius dishes up for brace glue on;)

[@weschilton]

Nice new space! Its much bigger! WhenI saw the title I had no idea what you were on about... then when I saw what it was, I suddenly realized I knew what it was without knowing what it was actually called!

[@NormPhares]

So happy to see your business grow. Congratulations, Daisy❣️

[@boblob2003]

That's a large go-bar deck! It looks like you could do up to four soundboards at a time? Beware- any unused flat surface in the workshop will tend to attract fill up with various things!

[@chrisgunn121]

Best of luck in your New Workshop Daisy, hope you settle in soon.

[@DougMen1]

Congratulations on the continuing success and expansion of your business.

[@colb999]

I'm soon to build a new workshop space and have bookmarked this video as I'd never heard of a go-bar before but I like the idea. Mine are solidbody guitars/basses, but semi-hollows will come later. Best wishes that the new space is a success.

[@petergray3594]

Fab location. Love the connection between tides and life. Tides and making guitars.

[@maartenhappel9014]

nice job little one 🙂 Jealous of your workspace! I am stuck in a LOT smaller shed 🙂

[@rudireiling9985]

Hi Daisy a nice workspace and a cool workbench you made. I like your videos and your motivation to show other people to work with lumber and other materials. I wish you so much fun and have a nice weekend. By Rudi from Germany.😀😁🤠😎🤓

[@xliquidflames]

Hang on. Now how am I suppoed to tell your videos from Steve Mould's? His red ceiling pipe is how I spot his thumbnails. Now you have one, too. Seriosuly, though, nicely done. Congrats on the expansion. I wish i could afford one of your guitars. They look and sound amazing. Maybe one day.

[@paulmaryon9088]

Great stuff well done, don't know why but you just popped up, enjoyed your enthusiasm and spirit, have subscribed!

[@bigbrutus2525]

One day I'm going to be able to commission a guitar from you! Until then, thank you for the videos. Always a treat to see behind the scenes.

[@Pablo668]

Nice. Something else I've never heard off. Great content.

[@RichieRich845]

👍 congratulations, some window would have been nice. The echo from your tools is going to be loud maybe, if so try some rubber mats that fit together like puzzle pieces also good for your feet and from the cold. Good luck and I'm looking forward to more videos.

[@darrelduke]

ear defenders, that's a new one. enjoying the vids on guitar artisanship, you are a bad ass!

[@davedavem]

Good to know a pro-level table saw fits in a Suzuki Swift!!

[@imccrae]

Love the design, well done ! Might have to pinch some of the ideas for my workbench.

[@davidpoggioli2204]

Nice job Daisy !

[@billbubnis3128]

If you can manage to place some kind of diagonal where it wont be in your way, that piece you built would get much more stable. Nice work though! Good luck with the new shop.

[@daveturnbull7221]

Got no interest in guitar making but I do love learning about new methods of clamping things. Yes, i'd never heard of a go-bar but now I know what one is and I'm heading over to watch the next video so I can learn how to make one!

[@markbernier8434]

Now that I've seen it, never heard it called Go-Bar, round here just "a spring", usually huge compared to that. The sort of thing where you use a come along to make it bend into place and tickle it with a saw to take the pressure off at the end.

[@Seignil]

A simmiler set up for clamping is used in the field of restauration of old stuff. Awesome to see where else it is used :D

[@jamescopeland5358]

Looks great Daisy

[@landraven0404]

Congrats on the new workshop! Good job for the shelf/go-bar/risk of fire/deposit of dust and a ton other objects shelf build 😄

[@jimdoner3443]

Nice , congradulations from across the pond , keep the videos coming please.

[@LiloUkulele]

Congratulations on your new shop❤...your new bunk bed looks really cool.🤣...just kidding...a bit jealous really ; my go-bar deck is just 2 pieces of plywood and some threaded rod. I made my go bars using the rods sold by Harbor Freight for fishing electrical wire and used a piece of pegboard on the top to keep them from slipping. Can't wait to see how the shop progresses !

[@ODGuitars]

Dude, I just moved mine in February and it was so harddd, moved from a 50 square meters to a 150 SM ! That was a challenge, so I know how you must feel, congratulations, looks beautiful

[@grekiely6245]

Tops to see the skill. Your guitars look and sound magic as well.

[@bobtrussell2865]

New shop space is great, enjoy the setup process. I had the pleasure of several shop moves ,everything is so clean and fresh. ❤

[@techslfink9722]

I only discovered your channel a week or so ago but I already learnt so much! Thanks for your great videos!

[@JeremyBowkett]

Cool! I saw a go-bar deck used on the Driftwood Guitars channel, though it's built around a radius dish and is portable on rollers. I'm sorry you had to say goodbye to Cockpit Studios (oddly, I rewatched that "Day in the Life of a Luthier" video just this morning) but I wish you much fulfillment and continued creativity in your new digs!

[@tonysansom]

You made bunk beds! Perfect for those long projects 😁

[@richardsudworth1200]

Always enjoy a good workshop fit-out .. Look forward to seeing how you arrange the machines and tools in future episodes!😊

[@LittleDaveGuitar]

This is awesome! Looks amazing there! Great to see you're up sizing.. Exciting times!

[@staleyexplores]

smart to think about storage bc luthiers need so many tools it seems! well done on the build, simple but extremely effective.

[@mattinkel7342]

Oh man thats a great size workshop.. I have a single garage for mine and Im so short of space , I look forward to seeing how the rest of your shop progresses :)

[@justinlouismusic]

Great to see you’re expanding. Love your channel.

[@EntropiaGuitars]

Congrats on the new workspace Daisy! I just took delivery of my very first body blank and top to make an electric, but like you, I need to finish my workshop first!

[@dhroen]

Fun project.

[@picp7313]

Great job! I hope things are going smoothly these days completing your workshop.

[@markp6062]

Congrats on the new space!

[@howardcrane5902]

Mazel Tov on the new shop. It’s always fun (and challenging) to setup a new space trying to anticipate future needs and have a functional shop without breaking the bank. As a very amateur builder I seem to spend more time getting my shop organized than I spend building. I have to set up my Go bar deck each time I use it. You’re videos are the highlight of my day (other than visits with the grandkids). I know it takes hours to produce a video but yours are way to brief!

[@worstworkshop]

Wow! I've never seen one that big before.

[@Pocketfarmer1]

That technique of bracing / clamping has been used in small boat shops (with strong ceilings) for a very long time.

[@thecluelessluthier6520]

Congratulations on your new space and your business growing Daisy!

[@YegresAL]

Nice to see you again! Congrats with new shop and setup journey))) But I think this is not good structure for go-bar deck - there's no 360 access to check alignment and glue wiping... Also, top shelf could be used only with high ladder - and it still too deep to reach something near the wall. Plus, this is very large horizontal plane that will accumulate everything in the workshop :)

[@scottborchardt1779]

Well done!

[@Bargle5]

Yep, a storage area is very useful. Best to do it now than after you've got all your stuff in there.

[@joewilson4436]

I think I may have seen this type of clamp before but didn't know what it was called or how it worked. It would be great to see an in-depth video on how you use this kind of system

[@tonepilot]

My neighbourhood acoustic manufacturer uses this system (Blackwood Guitars).

[@carlcann9119]

Oh man! Nice to have space. The law of clutter states that: clutter is proportional to the available space upon which to accumulate. More seriously, the best kitchen layout follows work flow. Intake, prep, magic, clean up, store. Think hard about your work flow. Think hard about the clutter of tools whilst working. Nobody else can advise you about how you go about things.

[@mrphil2557]

Happy for you to have a new workshop with more space...... but no natural light? Good ventilation, though, yeah? For me, it would feel claustrophobic spending extended hours in a room with no windows. Wish you all the best, though.

[@lyricbread]

You might want to consider adding some incandescent lighting to compensate for the lack of natural lighting. It would also add a little “coziness” to the workspace. Congrats on the new studio! ❤

[@rogerlacaille3148]

Lookin good!!

[@mistereblack]

Consider putting sandpaper on the top panel of the deck for grip. My buddy did this and it is supremely helpful with positioning.

[@DaisyTempest]

Great idea!

[@larryatha3221]

That’s huge! Will you be gluing up four guitars at once? I’ve got a 24” x 24” (610mm x 610mm) area for my go-bar deck. I can only work on a top or a back or a body at one time. You might want to look at Everett Guitars tip on go-bars. I think it’s tool tip #1. Kent Carlos Everett built 825 guitars before retiring in the last year.

[@LordMondegrene]

You may want to remove that sharp deck screw and replace it with a nice smooth dowel, higher up. I've got lots of nice scars from screws I put in low enough to bang my hands or head. Dowels are much kinder, and can even get a ball end for that finished look.

[@newagelumberjack]

This so cool!

[@josesasian3070]

Awesome, inspiring, videos. Thanks for sharing. In this shelf how do you prevent shearing laterally? Just for safety.

[@bolerkai]

No dust collection and nothing to protect you from the fine sawdust in the air. You are a great woodworker would like to see you be a great old woodworker.

[@andrewedgecombe]

Exciting to see what you do with the new space! I’d be interested to know how much clamping force you would normally apply when you’re using the deck, particularly on something the size of a guitar?

[@robohippy]

The one thing I most underestimated was how much room I needed for wood storage. About as much room as I needed for the shop....

[@pablogrande8971]

Thanks.

[@davidchait6010]

It’s amazing how expensive materials are in London, that would have been about 1/3 of the price in the US.

[@rfldss89]

Do consider adding some kind of cross bracing. It's pretty surprising how big a difference it makes (at least with shelving units)

[@DaisyTempest]

Oh hell yes. Already added! It was swaying a bit too much for my liking, even a little bit

[@anthonycarr8828]

Awesome 😊

[@tomasdahuabe]

Hi, i was wondering, have you thought of making nylon string guitars?

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Hmmm, I am thinking that the next improvement will be a window with a diamond saw 😉

[@LarryWilsonIII]

Your awesome 😊

[@LifeSavingDefense]

You built a bunk bed… or you could just put a pad on the bottom and sleep like the navy. Good Job

[@davedavem]

Great job! How many guitars will you be able to clamp at once on that?

[@mojoden]

.Diagonal cross braces and 'braked' castors, maybe?

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

That is huge. Is that so you can make 2 or 3 at a time?

[@johnbotica7136]

Are you going to build a dust collection system for the new space?

[@kaiwheeler64]

You might have some fun with a pocket hole jig if you build more workshop cabinet type things. Braces....

[@andrewfrost8866]

You are awesome!1

[@v_aasu]

Hi what's the song that plays in the background at 4:16?

[@paulwinchester9064]

Hi Daisy. Just found your channel. Do you think a non guitar player can make guitars? Good luck with the work shop

[@simongardner1835]

Me: "I've finished putting the shelves up" My wife: "That's nice, dear, but why have you put the top one upside down?" Me: "Well I watched this brilliant video on KZbin, and Daisy said..." etc.

[@joefitz573]

Great to see you expanding your space, but you might consider re-enforcing the deck you've just built. As is I can see the structure you've built bowing under the pressure when you apply the sticks to a guitar resulting in a cupped guitar body or whatnot. Just something to think about before you go to build a new guitar. I could be completely wrong, it's just my amateur luthier opinion.