Parametric Nut slot jig
I decided it would be worth the effort to come up with a more customizable version of the mandolin nut slot jig I submitted a…
Loothprint Type: Tools
AUK tools router top-to-side air vent conversion
Similarly to the Jessem router design, the idea is to have the router venting air stream not interfere with the dust collection going in the…
Truss Rod Helper Cauls for the SM Understring Leveling Beam
These are an adaptation by Dave Fils of Dan Erlewine’s trick of using a long beam, cauls, and a clamp to gently assist a neck…
Guitar Body Prop
This tool is inspired by Ted Woodford’s design seen in his YouTube video “Rearranging a 1934 Martin”. I recently found myself staring down a Martin…
String Spreader Clip for Gerry Hayes String Spreader
An accessory for a Gerry Hayes String Spreader for use on acoustic guitars. The String Spreaders are found here: https://dev.loothgroup.com/loothprint/string-spreaders/. I started using these as…
Parametric Angled Neck Shim
LoothPrint — Electric Neck Pocket Shim (Parametric) Dial in your bolt-on neck angle with a fully parametric Fusion 360 file. Customize width, length, thickness, and…
1-1/8″ Mandolin Nut slot jig
Was feeling that special kind of lazy when I was tasked with making a new mandolin nut, so I whipped up this jig to…
Bridge Pin Taper Gauge (3° & 5°)
This small yet essential tool allows luthiers to quickly determine whether a bridge pin has a 5° or 3° taper. Simply insert the bridge pin…
Fret Tang Grinder AKA The Untangler
This is a rotary tool attachment to grind flush what little remains of the tang after using a tang nipper. It works with Dremel style…