Resources For The Instrument Builder

Tundra Man Custom Guitars began with a hobbyist building a guitar for his own pleasure. Because of this, we want support and encourage the efforts of the amateur builder. On this page are some links to resources that may be useful for people interested in building their own instrument.

Fretboard Calculator - Find out the where each fret will be located for a given scale length. Also includes a short dissertation on scale lengths.
Neck Angle Calculator - Determine what the proper neck angle should be for an instrument, and why neck angles are important.
Spray-Can Finish - How to finish a guitar using spray-can lacquer.
Carving A Heel Transition - A short tutorial on making a smooth heel transition on a set-necked instrument.
Homemade Tools - A couple of ways to save yourself money by making guitar building tools rather than purchasing them.