There are router jigs for cutting the binding channels that keep the binding aligned with the side. I made mine but I do not have a picture. Hopefully someone else will. You can not use the top or back to guide you because they are curved. Search the web for router jigs for guitar binding then you can decide which method you want to use. keep in mind there are simple hand held ones that are easy to make and work great. I can set mine to cut a little at a time so I have no tear out. When using the router the direction you cut makes a difference creating less tear out if you go in the proper direction. Practice on something similar to the top with round cuts. If you start at the top of the round and go with the grain you should be OK. Do not try it without A jig!!!
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