Routing for purfling

[Woody OKeefe]

I may want to add some purfling but I have already routed for the binding. Is it doable without major drawbacks?

[deadedith]

Sure! That is how some folks do it all the time. I'm assuming you mean top or back - if it is on the sides, below the binding, I'm not sure having not done it.

[johnnparchem]

I always do it that way, binding first then purflings. The very deep cut to do the purflings first scared me.

[kencierp]

That's the sequence I use -- I cut the purf channel just a "hair" narrow so the binding is sure to squeeze the purf along the soundboard. What kindof tool are you using to make the channels?

[Woody OKeefe]

Thanks guys,
This is my first attempt at routing for purfling and I'm a little nervous.
Ken, I'm using a Bosch colt trimmer with the KMG adapter and Stewmac Router.My technique is getting better but not flawless. doing it second seems correct. Thanks again.

[kencierp]

You'll be fine -- I was concerned about just having the bearing only as a vertical contact surface, which makes it a bit tricky when the 1/4" of binding channel material is gone.

[mike789166]

Stewmac provide a little brass collar which you fit between the router bit and the bearing so the bearing clears the binding channel and gives more contact with the side. 0.02€

[Woody OKeefe]

Thanks Mike,
I saw that in the bag with all the bearings but forgot what it was for.