Binding Install
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 10:23 am
Thinking a bit ahead to installing the bindings.
Plan on using Duco cement with plastic binding material
A few things I could use feedback on.
Binding issue 1
I read that it is a good idea to run one side of the binding over a file to remove imperfections.
Is this necessary as I looked at the binding material and it looks pretty good?
Also, wouldn't it be better to run it between a flat sanding block and another flat block on a flat surface vs file?
I was thinking of doing nothing.
Binding issue 2
I am building an OM guitar kit.
The waist of the guitar is rather deep and has been identified by others as problematic in terms of keeping the binding in the routed channel with tape etc.
I read that some people use rubber bands ( available from Stewmac) or possibly a wide clamp at the waist with some kind of soft material to push up against the bindings.
I was thinking of the rubber band method over tape as belt and suspenders.
Anyone have any suggestions.
Binding issue 3
On the back of the guitar it appears you need to butt joint the binding at the neck ( it's not hidden like it is on the top of the guitar under the fret board). Any recommendations on the best way to cut this accurately and square without crushing the binding material etc. I was thinking of using a good fret cutter. Opinions?
Binding issue 4
Removing the tape and pulling out the spruce top material is mentioned a lot. I have seen suggestions to heat the tape with a hair dryer to soften the glue. Another one is to apply lacquer sanding sealer to the top before you rout the binding channel ( as it also help prevent tear out ). Anyone have experience with these methods or other suggestions?
Binding issue 5
I have seen a suggestion to tape the sides of the guitar before gluing the bindings to avoid a mess (glue getting over the sides). Sounds like a good idea but I am concerned the tape used to hold down the bindings won't stick to the tape well to the tape on the sides used for protection. I suspect this isn't an issue.
That's it for now.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Plan on using Duco cement with plastic binding material
A few things I could use feedback on.
Binding issue 1
I read that it is a good idea to run one side of the binding over a file to remove imperfections.
Is this necessary as I looked at the binding material and it looks pretty good?
Also, wouldn't it be better to run it between a flat sanding block and another flat block on a flat surface vs file?
I was thinking of doing nothing.
Binding issue 2
I am building an OM guitar kit.
The waist of the guitar is rather deep and has been identified by others as problematic in terms of keeping the binding in the routed channel with tape etc.
I read that some people use rubber bands ( available from Stewmac) or possibly a wide clamp at the waist with some kind of soft material to push up against the bindings.
I was thinking of the rubber band method over tape as belt and suspenders.
Anyone have any suggestions.
Binding issue 3
On the back of the guitar it appears you need to butt joint the binding at the neck ( it's not hidden like it is on the top of the guitar under the fret board). Any recommendations on the best way to cut this accurately and square without crushing the binding material etc. I was thinking of using a good fret cutter. Opinions?
Binding issue 4
Removing the tape and pulling out the spruce top material is mentioned a lot. I have seen suggestions to heat the tape with a hair dryer to soften the glue. Another one is to apply lacquer sanding sealer to the top before you rout the binding channel ( as it also help prevent tear out ). Anyone have experience with these methods or other suggestions?
Binding issue 5
I have seen a suggestion to tape the sides of the guitar before gluing the bindings to avoid a mess (glue getting over the sides). Sounds like a good idea but I am concerned the tape used to hold down the bindings won't stick to the tape well to the tape on the sides used for protection. I suspect this isn't an issue.
That's it for now.
Thanks in advance for your help.