Binding Jig/machine
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Binding Jig/machine
is a Binding jig made to cut the slot for binding because the guitar is curved and it causes it to follow the contour of the body?
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Re: Binding Jig/machine
Yes. The goal is for the binding to be parallel with the sides. Because of the radius of the top and back, the router bit would "lean inward", causing the binding to stick out at an angle. The jig keeps the cut parallel.
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Re: Binding Jig/machine
I just finished a ladder braced copy of a J-185 with an actual flat top, and it was treat to be able to cut the channels without thinking about all this
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Re: Binding Jig/machine
Ain't that the truth! Lol. There are true flat tops that don't require the jig.ruby@magpage.com wrote:I just finished a ladder braced copy of a J-185 with an actual flat top, and it was treat to be able to cut the channels without thinking about all this
Ed
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Re: Binding Jig/machine
I find that most tops can be done easy enough without the jib it is the back that needs it.
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com