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Routing binding was the step I feared the most....unfortunately this was a stewmac kit that is sold out so finding a replacement back isn't easy and I don't have any suitable patch material (only small trimmings that aren't large enough). Looking for creative ways to fix/hide this mess.....

Martin calls this a parand and they used it on ukes in the 20's. Click right for a couple of shots

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/ ... 606115293/

ruby@magpage.com wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 5:00 pm Martin calls this a parand and they used it on ukes in the 20's. Click right for a couple of shots

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/ ... 606115293/

Awesome! That is a cool idea!!!! Thank you!

I take it you climbed cut this and it got away from you?
The item Ed Minch posted may be a viable fix. you can use ebony and pearl
I often say this is a design enchantment opportunity

tippie53 wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 5:08 pm I take it you climbed cut this and it got away from you?
The item Ed Minch posted may be a viable fix. you can use ebony and pearl
I often say this is a design enchantment opportunity

Yep, I was using this jig - https://elevatelutherie.com/product/ult ... nding-jig/ and had gone just past the center point, so it was becoming a climb cut. I intended to stop at the center but obviously overshot. Ripped the instrument right out of my hands and onto the shop floor.

I happen to have a block of ebony on hand that might work....I'm guessing I'll need to add a small backing plate inside to join the sections since the damage extends past the tail block. Or maybe I can create enough of a tapper for a reasonable scarf joint?

Don't forget to use a new router blade. Looks like more than one problem here. And go slow.

phavriluk wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 5:26 pm Don't forget to use a new router blade. Looks like more than one problem here. And go slow.

was a brand new router bit that shipped with the jig. I think I must have accidentally tipped the instrument up into the router, which is a big no-no with this jig. It looked good in all the videos and what reviews I could find, but having second thoughts about this setup.

It's the Cadillac. I have a hand held version of that jig and think the concept is just right

ruby@magpage.com wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 6:42 pm It's the Cadillac. I have a hand held version of that jig and think the concept is just right

Good to know. So just a case of operator error. Long as I don't hurt myself I can live with a messed up project no problem. Just more opportunity to develop my woodworking skills.

there is no need to climb cut there climb cut is dangerous as you found out. Thank goodness you were not hurt. When using a hand held unit rout cut just take smaller nibbles. Once the bit grabs that it hard to control. In 22 years of building I have used about every kind of machine for this.
I use the arm designs . stay safe and I am glad you didn't end up bleeding