● Tools You Will Need

We want to build this bass as cheaply as possible. Also, some of the readers may be new to woodworking with limited knowledge of what most tools do or how to use them. I will do what I can to guide you through the process. If you have any concerns you can post a comment or email me and I'll help any way I can.

Here is the bare minimum of tools you will need:

• Electric drill and some assorted drill bits for fasteners and countersinking
• Phillips screwdriver for fasteners
• Jigsaw for rough shaping wood (medium to fine tooth wood cutting blades preferred)
• Coping saw with an 8" throat or more
• Aggressive rasp for shaping wood (flat and semi-round is ideal)
• Coarse to fine file assortment for smoothing out wood and shaping (flat, semi-round)
• Fine needle file for finishing details like f-holes and neck joint (flat, semi-round)
• 12 Clamps ("C" or "F" styles will work for laminating body layers together at glue-up time)
• TiteBond or other quality woodworking glue (water-based only. NOT EPOXY!)
• Small roller and tray for gluing up
• Wood filler for repairing small dings and sanding marks if required
• Sanding blocks for sandpaper
• Assorted grades of sandpaper for coarse to smooth sanding
• Your choice of sealer, stain, clear polyurethane, paint or other finishing preference

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Now, If you have the luxury of a proper shop or at least some shop tools then this is an addition to the previous list if your intention is to get this body done quickly and with premium results:

• Drill press in place of hand drill
• Router and router table for shaping edges
• Band saw for cutting planks to shape
• Scroll saw for fine details like f-holes
• Compressor for blowing off shavings and dust
• Belt-disk sander, drum sander, palm sander, detail sander for shaping and finishing
• Spray gear for application of final finishes (go crazy!)