What is Strings Micro Factory?
Strings Micro Factory is a build system designed to enhance the instrument-making process by bringing the efficiency of large-scale production to individual builders and small to medium-sized shops.
By integrating time-honored manufacturing techniques into a cohesive set of templates and tools, we streamline the repeatable aspects of assembly—while leaving the artistry entirely in your hands.
Whether you're a passionate hobbyist, a seasoned professional, or an educator, Strings Micro Factory provides the structure you need to work smarter, not harder.
What’s in the kit?
The Strings Micro Factory Kit is a coordinated system of precision tools and templates designed to bring speed, repeatability, and confidence to one of the most critical phases of acoustic instrument construction: “closing the box.”.
Rather than replacing traditional lutherie skills, the kit supports them by providing a structured, accurate framework that helps builders install bracing, align plates, prepare the rims, and assemble acoustic bodies with consistency and control.
The kits are built from a set of reference designs created by SMF with standard shapes and bracing layouts. Builders can choose the path best suited for them:
New builders can take advantage of a clear, reliable construction path, reducing guesswork during complex assembly steps and helping them achieve professional-level results sooner.
Experienced builders can integrate the kit into their workflow while continuing to use existing tooling, molds, & forms. Custom kits are also available for builders who want to bring their existing models into the SMF framework.
