Cutting the Binding Channels on Guitar #57

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I rout out the binding ledge for curly maple binding strips using a binding tower system, and I talk about the importance of minding grain direction among other things.
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[@rongetman6375]

Hi Eric, Would you do a video on the binding router jig that you use. I love that it is so small and compact. Are there any plans for this? Many thanks!

[@aydenhofmeister6353]

Thank you for sharing your mistakes so others don’t have to learn the hard way! I’m in the middle of my first acoustic guitar build and your videos have been extremely helpful!

[@monday6524]

This was a VERY helpful video for the future me ( 🙂) to avoid feathering when routing the binding channels! Suggestions for cleaning up feathering vs. tear-out so I don't change the dimensions of the channel?

[@karelappelman2681]

Great video again Eric, thanks for sharing your mistakes too, we all make them and we learn a lot from them.
Would be great and very interesting if you can share in a next video how you fix this!

[@timothygoodman942]

Need an explanation on what bits and bearing package.

[@walterrider9600]

thank you Eric . i was wondering why you did not use the gramel before the router . i listen to you and you said figured wood will produce tearout . so this was a teaching moment for us . thank you

[@neilsuhre9830]

Assuming the fix has something to do with #10 super glue and a bottle of dust! Regardless, #10 super glue was one of the best things I got out of your class. Can't count the number of times I have used it as a fix for various woodworking projects. Of course, my wife just rolls her eyes when she sees me bottling sawdust!!! Thanks for the video - as always - great stuff!

[@patriciojosebordenave70]

Could you describe how to make this carrier?, It is amazing, as I always say "you are a genius".

[@davidthebiker2955]

Could you explain how you were able to fix or make the grain tear out disappear on that one side of the top?

[@aarontraskmusic]

Hey Eric. I have been watching your videos for some time. How long does a build normally take?

[@russellscott1151]

Hi eric, like you I’ve built a router setup to do the channels with but I get indents all round the side of the guitar from the bearing which is rotating fine. Is this normal ?. I’ve noticed it whenever I’ve used a guide bit. Is there a way to stop it or does everyone just sand down the sides even more afterwards? Thanks

[@kosaponglusang4595]

Hi sir for binding channels, is it possible to use the router trim guide tool which we get in our router?

[@scaira60]

OMG that sucks Eric that you got that tearout, Will you show us how you fix it?? I always use a wet paper towel & a heat gun to take out dings in my projects, it wirks great on mahogany but its not as easy on super hard woods it just takes a few times wetting & drying. Anyway Thanks Great vid

[@rickessegern1920]

At about 1:00 you state that you adjust so that all corners are the same height off the table. Since the neck end of the body is typically thinner than the tail end, would this not make your sides not perpendicular to the table and so not make your channels square to the sides?

[@russellscott1151]

Nice thanks although are you going to show how you do the extra bit of binding channel for the florentine ?

[@EricSchaeferGuitars]

Yep, that video will be posted on April 24th

[@robertbartsch2872]

I just bought a stewmack rig but have not used it. Your windows look so clean now. You must be married?

[@josearaujo8616]

Should bindings be used on the back of an acoustic guitar? One thing is using a thin protective strip, other thing is a normal binding that can compromise the integrity of the instrument. When looking to classic guitars we usually do not see decorative binding but protective thin strips.

[@PelleKuipers]

It's not necessary but it's a good protection against dents. I own a Cole Clark steel string that doesn't have binding on either side. It look nice but I already got a couple of spots that got damaged, even though I take good care of my guitars.

[@josearaujo8616]

@@PelleKuipers Has a protection yes, that's why a thin protective strip should be used, but large and decorative bindings could ruin the integrity of the glue joins specially on the backs.

[@lastingbuild1373]

Hey Eric! I sent you a private message over on Instagram! Jim