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I ruinined a back while trying to use an vertical binding jig. There was nothing wrong with the jig. I'm used to holding the router in my hand. Moving the guitar around a stationary router, simply didn't give me the feedback that I'm used to getting. I couldn't see or feel when I was making a shallow purfling cut, so I pushed a little too hard and the bearing jumped over the edge and into the top.

I sold the vertical jig, and bought the Blues Creek Fleishman Binding Jig. What a difference! I can see the bit plus feel the cuts. I practiced a little to get used to it, then did the binding and purfling channels on 3 guitars perfectly.

If you're on the fence about buying a vertical vs. Fleishman Binding Jig, IMO, there's no comparison. Go with the Fleishman.

Thank you John.

Forgot the photo.

I'll second that. The Fleishman style binding jig John sells works great. It does take up a bit of room though, and you need to plan for that. I have a floor drill press, so I mount mine on my drill press table, using carriage bolts through the table slots which allows for easy elevation of the binding jig since I do different types of instruments. The binding jig has a wide range of elevation built in, but I still find there is a sweet spot that I like it to sit at in relation to the height of ledge I'm cutting.

And I'll do thirds. I learned at John's shop and then got my own set up which I store between projects and use my bench as the temporary table for the jig.

I have mine temporarily clamped to a table too. I store it on a shelf in the shop.