The eternal search for the Holy Grail of Binding tools
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Every time I walk into our local Woodcraft store, I guarantee that I'll buy at least $60 worth of supplies. Thank God there aren't StewMac brick and mortar stores.
And you know there's a YouTube video of a guy in Mexico who builds a guitar only using a machete, right?
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Re: The eternal search for the Holy Grail of Binding tools
I recently bought one similar to Diane's and I agree it is wonderful. It's a Grobet which I ordered from Contenti Jewellery Tools - $22 and change. I ordered one for a friend also, so $45 - and then $37 to ship to Canada!
https://contenti.com/jewelers-metal-fil ... -s-riffler
My friend has a similar Grobet which has "safe" sides and would be handy for some uses. But I did not see that model on the Contenti site or the Grobet site so maybe it is discontinued. Bruce W.
https://contenti.com/jewelers-metal-fil ... -s-riffler
My friend has a similar Grobet which has "safe" sides and would be handy for some uses. But I did not see that model on the Contenti site or the Grobet site so maybe it is discontinued. Bruce W.
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You can always take it to a grinding wheel and create your own safe sides,
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Re: The eternal search for the Holy Grail of Binding tools
Diane, I have those kind of files. Just did not know of them as razor files. They are kind of buried in my file drawer because I did not find a lot of use for them. I'll dig them out and try again. Thanks, Bob
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Re: The eternal search for the Holy Grail of Binding tools
also learn how to sharpen the router bit. I use a diamond belt and clean the edges every use.
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John- Diamond belt on a knife sharpener?1"
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I thought you already had something like these. I have found that a lighter touch will get you there faster with these, then a heavy hand. They simply cut better if you don't use pressure.Bob Gleason wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 12:08 am Diane, I have those kind of files. Just did not know of them as razor files. They are kind of buried in my file drawer because I did not find a lot of use for them. I'll dig them out and try again. Thanks, Bob
Good old razor blades or a square scraper will clean binding channels nicely. The files are easier for me to use given the problems with my hands.
I may have gotten the first file from Philadelphia Luthier or EBay. I can't remember.
Srick, they know me by my first name at Woodcraft. They'll probably name a room after me...
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John, may I suggest that perhaps you could make a video in the future on sharpening tools? I know many would be interested in how to sharpen chisels, but also bits etc.
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Sort of like the ‘Cheers’ bar: “Diane!”Diane Kauffmds wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:32 pm Srick, they know me by my first name at Woodcraft. They'll probably name a room after me...
Well, the initial steps have been taken. Tail block is glued and neck block is curing as I type. The game is afoot!
And you know there's a YouTube video of a guy in Mexico who builds a guitar only using a machete, right?
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Srick, good for you. Keep plodding forward.Stick,
I'm a veteran, so I get a discount at Woodcraft. They store the info by phone number. You know you're a regular when the staff remember your phone number! Honest to God, 1 knows it and another remembers all except the last 2 numbers.
I'm a veteran, so I get a discount at Woodcraft. They store the info by phone number. You know you're a regular when the staff remember your phone number! Honest to God, 1 knows it and another remembers all except the last 2 numbers.