It doesn't matter if you build many different guitar shapes or a single shape, you will want to have one of these tools at your fingertips.
This adjustable version of an inside form does many tasks and does them quickly and efficiently.
To load the form, insert the proper guitar shape, which is a single piece of plywood, roughly adjust the 6 retainers to that form and load the guitar body. Finally tighten the retainers to the body. The guitar will be held firmly in place with perpendicular sides and proper shape.
Note: As ALL of our plans are sold as digital downloads, when you complete your plan purchase with us, you will automatically be given a download link to access the plans.
Here are some of the tasks that I use for my adjustable form:
Glue the kerfing around the top and bottom of the sides Cut in brace channels into the kerfing Flatten the sides for installation of the top plate Adjust the sides to accommodate the back plate and back arch Gluing of both the back and top plate onto the sides Rout purfling channels Rout binding channels Install purfling Install binding Fit neck
This tool can be used for all of our guitar shapes. This saves a vast amount of plywood for stacked forms and frees up precious room in the shop.
Just build the jig base, complete the (6) retainers and you are in business.
The Adjustable Inside Form Plans - Guitar Content:
Sheet #1: Jig Base, Retainer Details and Template Layout
Sheet #2: Assembled Jig Top and Side Views. Photos of Assembled Jig.
Note: As ALL of our plans are sold as digital downloads, when you complete your plan purchase with us, you will automatically be given a download link to access the plans.
All our digital download plans are dimensioned in both inches/fractional inches and millimeters. The dimension are shown over/under the dimension line and will allow you to work in whichever measurements system you prefer.