We Use The ABSOLUTE Best Guitar Building Templates & Jigs Money Can Buy... And You Should Too.

[@BillBates1]

minor tiny tip; I have this same press; and I grabbed some small neo magnets from Home depot and placed them on the inner side rail and they hold the jack handle nicely in place when not in use.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I like that, thanks Bill

[@Solelova67]

That Bookmatch Walnut Top and Botton look fantastic Matt. This was a cool instructional video.

[@Solelova67]

I have it my own thumbs up

[@TexasToastGuitars]

It's cool yes BTW you're in paint today

[@Solelova67]

@@TexasToastGuitars that’s Great news good Sir!

[@lorenzodenardo1860]

Those templates are exceptional and the glue setup way cool. I would probably screw the MDF caul to the press bar so it doesn't need to be lifted by hand when inserting the body for gluing - if only I had a press like that :D

[@grenslitt]

I really liked watching you do progressive steps in assembling the guitar blank. For budding Guitar builders it gives meaning to the process. I’d love to see more. Press on!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks Bro-Ham

[@johngregory7329]

Matt & Cris, By far you guys are the coolest guys around. Stay safe and well and keep Rocking. Signed John Gregory Zepbass from Munster Indiana.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thank you so much John!

[@juliansuarez3849]

Awesome Matt!!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks brotherman

[@k9taxi]

Have you thought about putting paste wax on the pins so the glue doesn't stick? I have the "T" style templates and they are indeed the best templates in the galaxy.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I told you they were didn't you believe me?

[@themac62]

great vid!!! great with the band saw bro...I would never get that close but then again I have basically zero experience.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks Mac 👍

[@SerenityGuitars]

Thanks Matt!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thank you Doug Say... are you really able to bring that Pin Router to us in May? How much would you charge us to do a little hauling?

[@bassface5874]

Great video.im so sold on the templates.gonna be ordering a set as I can get my mind made up on what shape I'd like..so intuitive...might just have to order one of those tops while I'm at it,that's gonna be a pretty sexy challenger

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks my friend I think you might have some new ideas after the next video, I'm really excited to do this project with Steve

[@markgrimm3564]

thanks matt headed to harbor freight how about a amazon link for the double stick tape

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Hi Mark That tape is good but we really like the stuff from Taylor Tools... we don't make any money on that one but I like the tape better and I want you to be happy

[@TomL-]

Super cool jig. I'll be curious to see if there's any issue with the finish in the center line area. My only concern when I first saw Steve's video was the center strap smashing the glue into the wood, which could maybe seal the pores and cause blotchiness in the stain. Even if that were an issue, it would be super easy to alter that to fix it.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I can see that, however, since we don't stain or dye woods here it ain't no thing. Well, I'd imagine it ain't no thing. We'll find out

[@mikeivey8471]

Excellent video as always !! Steve's products are truly amazing !! I can't wait to see what you guys do with that walnut Challenger !!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Coming soon Mike

[@mattomon1045]

matt I loved it thanks

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks my friend

[@georgeezzell4474]

Love these videos.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks George I think this is a better format too

[@carlrockaway1696]

Do you sell templates

[@rodh9184]

I love my Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe, unfortunately I purchased it years ago and you didn't get a little taste of the sale. I know I've said it before, but it's obvious this prerecorded format is working well for you audience. Keep up the good work.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I think you could use a few more Rod... you do live in Alaska Hell, I need more and I live in town

[@eddepreist9178]

Beautiful top. I would hate to cover that in paint.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Clear would be cool though, right?

[@TexasToastGuitars]

PAINT IT BLACK!

[@eddepreist9178]

Gotta highlight that grain

[@KharmaBodiesGuitars]

Thanks Always loved the smell of walnut. On the smellovision meter it’s a +10 While on the opposite end of the spectrum is Zebrawood, with a solid -10. Now that wood smells like zebra dung and doesn’t machine as nicely either. Seems a bit brittle and the splinters from it were more problematic.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I love the way zebrawood looks but hate to work with it all at the same time. Ah, the joys of hippie wood hahaha

[@KharmaBodiesGuitars]

@@TexasToastGuitars your videos always get my memories working. And you know our sense of smell works the same as when we hear a popular song from our distant past. It pulls us right back to our earlier younger feelings. So when I watch you machining wood and then talk about the smells I get catapulted back in time and I can smell that old “feeling “ too. I was also reminded of the sweet/sour smell of paduak. And the way it has a very different sensation to most other woods when it’s being machined.

[@agdtec]

Some have said paste wax on the pins, I was thinking patrolium jelly.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Good ideas for sure

[@rvburbank1]

That top really needs to be on a flying v with how it's book matched

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I don't make many of those please contact Steve for more wood

[@josephbania4564]

Is that tightbond yellow mustard glue or the new spicy mustard glue? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Steve is the jig master.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

It is the original recipe baby!

[@scottakam]

Thanks Matt. The way you are using it, that press will probably last 50 years.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I think so too Scott, it is pretty slick :)

[@therightsound7547]

where can i get the jig?

[@TexasToastGuitars]

See description

[@clarkgarber5495]

I didn't see any type of guide or template when routing those cavities. Certainly wasn't free hand.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

You are absolutely right... This was not done freehand

[@donaldfaulk2968]

where's the weinie roller? I'm gonna contact the weinie roller union!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I don't even have my shirt anymore