I know that there are several budding and experienced luthiers that view and contribute to this forum ... even if you have no interest in building stringed musical instruments I believe you will find this 33 minute video worth the time investment because it covers several general woodworking shop topics. Besides shop layout, Lynn discusses his particular use for bandsaw, drill press, table mounted router, spindle sander, cnc machine and dust management as well as an interesting discussing of his finishing techniques. ... and ... you'll get a very complete overview of just what it takes to build a stringed instrument ...
Lynn Dudenbostel is one of a very select few contemporary luthiers that can command 5 digit prices for his commissioned instruments ... and ... you would expect to be on a year+ waiting list. I have had the good fortune to attend a day long seminar presented by Lynn and thus to meet and talk with him to discover as you will if you watch the video that he is a very down to earth person with some excellent pointers and a good communicator.
The video I have linked is associated with an article in The Fretboard Journal. I think you will enjoy his "shop tour" ... (here's hoping the link works!!) => http://vimeo.com/8915022
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Lynn Dudenbostel is one of a very select few contemporary luthiers that can command 5 digit prices for his commissioned instruments ... and ... you would expect to be on a year+ waiting list. I have had the good fortune to attend a day long seminar presented by Lynn and thus to meet and talk with him to discover as you will if you watch the video that he is a very down to earth person with some excellent pointers and a good communicator.
The video I have linked is associated with an article in The Fretboard Journal. I think you will enjoy his "shop tour" ... (here's hoping the link works!!) => http://vimeo.com/8915022
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