Making a Premium Acoustic Guitar - Part 2

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If you saw anything you liked here’s a few links for you! I compiled a list of all the tools in the shop. Some are affiliate links, some aren’t, just so you know. I hope this is a good guide if you need to kit yourself out. It looks like Axminster in particular has changed it’s line since I got my stuff, so I’ve linked the closest models to what I got.
Big machines:
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Table saw: rb.gy/bg1fv4
Router: rb.gy/y14fjh
Bandsaw: rb.gy/mc3331
Pillar drill: rb.gy/8vlcor
Guitar side bender: stewmac.sjv.io...
Router cradle jig:
Luthier vice:
Buffing wheel:
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Tool wall:
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Fret scale: stewmac.sjv.io...
Brace chisel: stewmac.sjv.io...
Two cherries chisels: stewmac.sjv.io...
Straight edge: stewmac.sjv.io...
Crowning file: stewmac.sjv.io...
Precision protractor: rb.gy/pcq6zf
Neck profiling gauge: rb.gy/k6t2tf
Lie Nielsen No. 5: rb.gy/iev3l1
Lie Nielsen No. 7: rb.gy/gebvtj
Matt Estlea Marking Knife: rb.gy/1skokq
Honing Guide: rb.gy/wku2se
Diamond sharpening stone: rb.gy/h6vyqf
Other stuff:
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[@dan725]

KZbin, your algorithm sucks. Why doesn’t this have hundreds of thousands of views already? This should be reaching a wide audience, especially teenagers; instead of shoving them whatever garbage you’re trying to get them to watch. Creators like these should always be the top of the algorithm. This shows an incredibly talented young craftsperson and artist where our very young should watch to get inspired. This is just incredible.

[@visiblepain7676]

Well I'm 17 and I love watching this

[@DVSNTHERE]

We must know something that the public just doesn't and quite possibly couldn't understand. Our gain! Daisy talked about mental health while helping us or at least me with my own sanity in the crazy world. And I'm very thankful.

[@markainsley231]

Well said Dan. I love to watch Daisy work. Hers skills are phenomenal, producing beautiful instruments whilst having her battles with health. Amazing young craftsperson

[@G-Man1115]

Because KZbin is BS! I would rather see Daisy making her guitars, and talking to us, than see that Dufus Jerkwad MrBeast, ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!! DaisyRULES! 💖💖

[@jritechnology]

Because KZbin doesn't care about reaching people that it will influence in a good way, it only cares about filling up the pockets of world dominating little brats.

[@rrrosecarbinela]

On top of being an excellent luthier, you have an amazing eye for interesting camera angles. This is a wonderful series.

[@JamesRook]

I'm finding this series mesmerizing. Extreme attention to detail and meticulous craftsmanship. I've never seen an acoustic guitar build with wood that thick.

[@monday6524]

I really like this format. Watching an instrument be built with silence can be just as educational.

[@SveninColorado]

BRAVO! Your use of vacuum bags for glue ups and watching your finesse in creating compound curves takes me back to my own work designing and building replicas of French and Italian Baroque/Rococo cabinetry and furniture... However, my work did not need to be able to sing! I sat entranced watching you work. And, I'm looking forward to the follow up videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@richardalan8867]

I have watched many instruments being built but your build is perfection. When you play the sound is fantastic. Last, they are beautiful, art work. Thank you.

[@Michael-rm8xl]

Bravo!!! As a guitar player I love this! Such incredible craftsmanship and I love your choice of background music…one of my favourite pieces of music 😊🇨🇦

[@Turn2222]

It’s very therapeutic to watch you build your guitar. Awesome work. Thank you for sharing.

[@dancranor7449]

Hello Ms Tempest... I use private YT video to update my client on the cabinets I'm making for him. He loves it, but I tell you now, I appreciate how much work it takes on top of an already demanding load on headspace, not to mention the calendar. Your videos are great! I also see your work as a luthier. Wow! I also know about the many layers of behind the scenes work and study you invest. I admire all this.

[@tombaron2321]

At 21:29, there's nothing as beautiful a sound and feel of a sharp plane!

[@patrickcollins6830]

You clearly have extraordinary hand skills, a super-keen eye (to see the subtleties of the surface as the finishing proceeds), wonderful focus, concentration, and patience and a love of work. We can all buy the supplies and tools, and employ a sound process. So why do so few luthiers (or woodworkers in general) produce work that is jaw-droppingly beautiful and beautifully done, while almost all of the rest falls short? I think it comes down to skills and the ability to exercise them in a sustained way. And you have to love the work itself. Thank you for these videos, Daisy! They are informative and inspirational, and as your many followers often mention, your own professional identity and individual personality are so constructive, engaging, and generous. Much appreciated!

[@billschmitzer9159]

Thank you Daisy. I throughly enjoyed the video. I love the close ups, the attention to the smallest detail and the concentration on your work. A true artist and professional in your trade.

[@Greenmaninthedesert]

Thank you for bringing us mortals along on this ride. I love watching skilled people exercising their skills.

[@KC1RT-RickT67]

This…!

[@stonehenge313]

This is incredible - I am blown away with the level of detail and precision required and even found I was tensing a bit when you were working on the sound board - on small mistake or move could totally ruin the work so far. Amazing - true craftsmanship!

[@jonathanfinks8019]

Love this video series. Can't wait to see the full narrated video and the reaction of your client when they received the guitar!

[@leemerrell4923]

This series is fascinating, and I can't wait for the full video with your explanations into the whys and wherefores of it all. I am full of admiration for your skills. And your sharp tools!

[@PaulIvers]

Great series Daisy, love watching you employ your craft and your video skills are second to none, the workshop sounds they have their own musical quality. Looking forward to Part 3 and the full video.

[@micksidaway]

I love the intensity of your concentration; a cracking video👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@timpanda3780]

I’m really looking forward to seeing Part 3 Daisy; this has been a fascinating creation to follow!

[@graham8854]

Loving this series. Looking forward to the full build version 🥰

[@jeffdayman8183]

Wonderful craftsmanship! great to see. Thanks for sharing the video. Cheers from Canada.

[@johnf991]

Apart from being wonderful to watch, it is a bit reminiscent of attempts on TV in recent years to show content known as "slow TV", eg a train ride in Norway, bus ride in the Yorkshire Dales and on a canal barge, all filmed in real time over a couple of hours and aimed at countering the short attention span which seems to have taken over in the mass media these days. But is it even more reminiscent (for those of us old enough to remember it) of "The Potter's Wheel" on the BBC many decades ago when we simply watched the skill of a craftsman at work with some lovely background music, and, as we do for this, sit in awe of the skill, attention to detail and the simple beauty of wood..Looking forward to Part 3, Daisy!!

[@captbuscemi]

Exquisite detail in the craftsmanship and in the production of the video, thankyou as always for both. A few new techniques I haven’t seen you using before, I can’t wait for the narrated version to hear how they have evolved. Look after yourself Daisy 😊

[@PaulFellows3430]

As a previous commentator has said, I'm also finding this mesmerising to watch. In a mad, frantic world it's lovely to just slow right down and appeciate the slow pace of someting being created by hand. You put out excellent videos Daisy and you are one awesome young woman!

[@jeffhughes6167]

Dearest Daisy, I really enjoyed this episode looking forward to the 3rd and the full version, normally I can’t handle videos of this length but your work is so amazing I completely loose myself and the time watching. Best Wishes with great admiration for you and your mental health.

[@renesalinas744]

Hi Daisy. Just to say that watching you work is an incredibly uplifting experience. There is skill, love, silence ,patience, and something else , unnamed but nevertheless very pure. Thank you so much for letting us be partn9f it.

[@robertevans6481]

Your attention to detail is remarkable !!!

[@graethom]

Daisy: what a wonderful journey you are taking us on! Thank you.

[@terryhand]

Wonderful skill and artistry. The marbled paper rosettes are an inspiration.

[@torlack]

Always nice to see the tool work up close. Subtle things like the spacer on the pencil is a handy trick to know.

[@Memento_maiores]

Lutner's craft as a separate art form! I'm delighted!

[@carolluthier]

Hello Teacher Daisy, it is a pleasure to greet you, I love your videos and I learn a lot from you, thank you very much for teaching with so much passion and love for lutheria, plus every job you do you clean, I am creating some handheld routers, a big one and another small one, the blades are going to make the Allen keys. As I like non-electric tools, I saw that several luthiers have made them. That's right, I love and really like non-electric tools. I try when I create non-electric tools that they are good wood. I created some mini blades to carve wood and metals, I burned them with fire and left them in used oil, continue your beautiful videos, I am glad that you have a new workshop that you are directing your projects and other things, I send you a big hug Salutti From Denia, Valencia. España

[@danmarchant9006]

It is an absolute joy to watch you build! I love seeing the processes and the intricacy which you masterfully demonstrate. I'm building my first electric guitar atm, and I can only imagine the step up in skill to even attempt an acoustic. I hope one day I'll up my game enough to give it a go, but in the meantime I am learning so much through your videos. Thank you!!

[@DVSNTHERE]

Nooo I was watching and then it ended and I wasn't ready. Hahaha Love it Bless you Daisy!

[@nellayema2455]

Your film making is fantastic. I'm loving the series on this build.

[@clifftonsfly]

It's lovely that the new custodian of this beautiful instrument has a record of the Love that went into creating it.

[@peterdockerty8077]

I usually watch these videos and constantly say “I can do that, I can do that too…..” however I can safely say I cannot do any of this and find it amazing. Skill, precision on top of precision, amazing attention to detail. It’s like a masterpiece and lovingly crafted. Looked but can’t find your guitars on Amazon 🤣👏🏻

[@coastwood]

Beautiful work. Very intrigued by your full kerf laminated sides. I can't imagine a stronger construction. Looking forward to your detailed explanation videos.

[@mattomon1045]

great work Miss Daisy and great Music

[@stevesilk51]

Daisy, Excellent series of videos where you really show the absolute necessity of ultra sharp tools for a luthier. Very skillfully used I would add 👌👍

[@daveliggett1328]

Everything I came here to say has been said. This is wonderful, I am totally mesmerized by your precision and attention to detail.

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely done Daisy! Building an acoustic guitar, which I have done, can only be described as exceedingly exacting & detailed work! Looking forward to part III. 👍👍🎸🎸

[@ThomasHope73]

Awesome video Daisy! 👏 Lookin’ forward to part 3 😎👍

[@renegadegl]

I'm building my first guitar (I would never pretend to be a luthier, I'm just a guy building a guitar), and I've been using Chris at Driftwood Guitars as my KZbin reference for my build. But Daisy, I have to say that I find your process to be really intriguing and I am anxiously waiting for your thoughts and explanations during this build. Incredible work!

[@mikemarak2613]

Another great set of videos Daisy, I’m always impressed with you attention to detail!😊

[@reg4008]

Thank you Daisy. Great video, you put in a lot of time with the camera-angles and editing. I'm learning a lot of crafts and skills this way. So peaceful and relaxing to watch.❤

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Even better than I already knew it would be. Mesmerizing. You are so talented. The guitar is coming along very nicely.

[@deanbartone8187]

After washing the whole entire video, I just have one word wow I wish I could afford one of your instruments. Your craftsmanship and detail is just packable are absolutely amazing.❤❤❤

[@jeffhughes6167]

Please spell check! Where you washing the video or watching?

[@deanbartone8187]

@@jeffhughes6167 really

[@deanbartone8187]

😂😂

[@fraenkiboii]

Such a beautiful video, thanks for sharing, Daisy! I hope that whatever bad spirit was in your old workshop has not moved with you to the new location. 🖤

[@vicepslae4096]

Now i building my first solid acoustic guitar. You really inspire me... Good job 👍👍👍

[@mkllove]

Glad you repeated the intention to do an explanatory audio later as I am already asking many questions in my mind ! Unusually strong construction makes me guess it is an acoustic bass ? Really liked the very custom rosette as well. Hope your move to more hospitable shop was not too much trouble, no doubt it was worth it I'm guessing from expressions on your face ? Look forward to part 3 to come. Take Care

[@mattliebenau9083]

Thanks for the video(s). I’m definitely becoming more of a hand tool nerd. When you were trimming the back strip for the braces my first thought was what a beautiful little chisel.

[@spencercambridgemusic]

excellent work!

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning work, Daisy! It's looking amazing! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@user-sd4gq6jr4m]

Beautiful to watch you work and coupled with that gorgeous soundtrack...well, that was a therapeutic 😌 experience itself. Thank you 🙏

[@j.t.2722]

I was so excited to see that you are back. The things I watch you do are so reminiscent of me helping my father when I was young. He built furniture and custom gun stocks for shotguns. I never get tired of watching the intense concentration as you work. Like I always say, stay real and never give up on your dreams. My father was also an Executive Director of a Mental Health and Mental Services Agency in Texas for many years before he passed away. So I am so thankful for your support and your story.

[@scottds]

Awesome series! Really enjoying it. Thank you.

[@imccrae]

Loving this guitar build series ! As well as all the other things you've done 🙂. Hope you're keeping well. Sending love from our family to you.

[@jdcamc]

Beautiful work - and I love the background music! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@danandratis]

Watching the video is mesmerizing, thanks for the time and effort editing Daisy! - Cheers from Canada

[@Pablo668]

Fantastic work Daisy. As an occasional wood butcher myself, I'm pretty much in awe of your work. The quality of the vid itself is also top notch btw.

[@dannielfriedrichsen7226]

Daisy, I am in love! A beautiful woman doing beautiful work with beautiful music. Just incredibly satisfying to watch. Can't wait for Part 3 and for the full explanation build video.

[@StuStuT]

I hope you enjoyed your stay in our lovely State of Florida. As an amateur electric/solidbody luthier, I thoroughly enjoy watching your highly skilled acoustic builds. Cheers from Naples, Florida!🙂

[@chrisclarke3670]

Enjoying your guitar building process. Beautiful detailed work.

[@kevinronald4137]

What pleasure to find your new video, I was in bed so guess I just had to stay and watch your artistry. I look forward to part three and later watching again in your full build video.

[@johnhudson9167]

Wow your concentration and attention to detail are amazing. I wouldn’t be able to maintain that for 5 minutes, let alone however long it took you to build the guitar.

[@TheTiffanyAching]

Thanks!

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@totallybonkers]

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@dancranor7449]

Super nice tool prep and hand work...

[@AlphaGatorDCS]

incredible craftsmanship! very relaxing to watch too

[@deanbartone8187]

Sorry I haven’t seen any of your videos in a while for some reason I haven’t gotten notifications but I’m glad to see this one beautiful work as always. I love your precision. Can’t wait to see part three of this you go girlfriend.❤❤❤

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Had to wait ALL DAY LONG to watch this!! Damn! Okay, here we go!! 🎉

[@HeathFoley]

Interesting design Daisy, hiding the kerf with another layer in the side, that's pretty cool!

[@craigstrickland1572]

As always your work turns out stunning musical instruments. Looking forward to part 3!

[@Geeman002]

Wonderful to watch, I have questions but I will wait for the full series :). Thank you for allowing us to watch and enjoy your work.

[@mikericciuti5996]

Part 3!!! Excellent

[@paulfriedman4767]

Loving this! I'm really looking forward to your commentary. There was that bit where you are shaving down those braces with the chisel not working to any line. I'd love to understand the thought processes there.

[@anton4video]

Thanks for a wonderful video. While it is relaxing to see when you work and hear the tools sound, it is nice when you explain how/why something works/is done.

[@likeakite]

What a lovely video....thank you Daisy

[@m33abc39]

I think it is awesome to watch you build my dad’s guitar I can’t wait to play it what my dad‘s name is Robb

[@redpandacreations]

Love the sound-hole detail (rosette is it?). Looks great! Looking forward to part 3!

[@MatthewETurner]

Another really pleasant video! I had wondered if you ever did any vacuum bagging with West epoxy, and there looks to be a bit in there wedged in among all the hand planing.

[@chazzops]

i really appreciiate the ASMR tingles. your so skillful as a luthier

[@TrevorMag62]

I'm a self-taught hobbyist, but for tapering braces, I love a spokeshave. Particularly with the blade a tiny bit asymmetrical so you can control the depth of cut by moving towards one side or the other. Not as good as a block plane for straight lines, but it makes scalloping a breeze.

[@jdoesmath2065]

I have some questions but I'll search for Part 1 first. I love to watch you work. Stewart McDonald was super helpful when I built my bass. I'm happy be a subscriber.

[@bradmoyer9737]

You are truly an artisan. Wonderful video, thank you.

[@Linuxinbox57]

It's nice to watch how a charming girl makes a no less charming and complex musical instrument like a guitar, it is clear that the author puts her soul into the tree, mentally and spiritually merging with it in the process of making. So that after the musician extracts sounds that will make you think, touching the strings of the souls of his listeners. Good luck to you and success in your interesting and complex work. And take care of your fingers.

[@Scrouby543]

old school carpentry, love it. I already subscribed 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@sebastiansimon9737]

I just learned a new technique (20:54) for slimming down the cross of a tapa of a cajon that I have build. I only used a chisel so far. Will also use a block plane for my next cajon build. Also, connecting the two boards together, in the case of the cajon with a lath in between, I cannot use the technique at (6:39) so that remains quite a challenge. But I found Set 2xRALI press Evolution that may help to some degree. Thanx for such an interesting video.

[@davidrichards6750]

incredible talent - thankyou for sharing

[@MarioG2912]

Thoroughly enjoying your finesse.

[@sandman2651]

Daisy you are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo talented

[@NickGranville]

Hi Daisy! I really enjoy watching your videos - your work is stellar. I’m a pro guitar player (session musician) and would love to get to play one of your guitars one day. Cheers

[@aaronburrmusic]

What's cool is that the buyer of this guitar is going to have videos showing how their guitar was made 😁

[@kevingesch477]

Keep it going. Learning and enjoying. Fun watching a master.

[@Guenther-Eichinger]

So good to see you got a new workshop with windows, bunker with no windows is not good for a crafts(wo)man. Thanks for that relaxing video, nice work, love it ❤

[@fugufischinger]

FABULUS! !Thanks for sharing!

[@steveroberts]

Truly fantastic work Daisy

[@jarisuuronen1342]

Well done video and very good music choise.

[@leelossi1257]

Beautiful video Daisy! Your tools are scary sharp!! They would cut you looking at them.