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.
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Re: Blues Creek Fleishman Binding Jig
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Re: Blues Creek Fleishman Binding Jig
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.
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Re: Blues Creek Fleishman Binding Jig
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.
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Re: Blues Creek Fleishman Binding Jig
I have mine temporarily clamped to a table too. I store it on a shelf in the shop.