Tools

Shaping and Carving Tools

Rasps, files, planes, spokeshaves, scrapers and carving tools for shaping bodies, necks and braces.

Tools in this category
Planes
The Role of Planes in Luthiery Planes are hand tools used to shave thin layers of wood, allowing...
Rasps & Files
Rasps in Luthiery Rasps are coarse-toothed tools designed for aggressive material removal. They are particularly useful for shaping...
Spokeshaves
Spokeshaves in Luthiery: A Precision Tool for Shaping Spokeshaves are an essential tool in luthiery, used for shaping...
Scrapers and sandpaper
In luthiery, achieving a smooth, precise, and aesthetically pleasing surface is essential for both the structural integrity and...

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