The Acoustic Guitar Forum

Go Back   The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > Custom Shop

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 02-26-2018, 07:56 AM
Tim McKnight's Avatar
Tim McKnight Tim McKnight is offline
AGF Sponsor
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Morral, Ohio
Posts: 5,929
Default A plug for Ensor Guitars' "Ultimate Binding Jig"

This thread may be a little off topic but I know there are several guitar builders who frequent this forum, both pros and amateurs alike. Therefore, I just wanted to raise awareness of our own AGF sponsor Ensor Guitars for his Ultimate Binding Jig. Chris designed a binding channel cutter that has proven priceless in our shop. Set up is simple and it has saved me so much time and frustration over the previous jigs I've used in the past. If you are unsatisfied with the jig you are using now or are looking for a professional quality, precision tool that is the best on the market, IMO, please give Chris a call. After you use his Ultimate Binding Jig the first time, you'll understand why he deserves credit for making our lives just a little bit easier. Thanks Chris!
__________________
tim...
www.mcknightguitars.com
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-26-2018, 08:48 AM
redir redir is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Mountains of Virginia
Posts: 7,657
Default

I made something very similar to that out of plywood which works quite well but that's a nice looking jig with some very fine adjustments to it. The best part about it is that you can store it away so easily and you don't need a dedicated binding bench.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-26-2018, 08:57 AM
printer2 printer2 is online now
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Middle of Canada
Posts: 5,099
Default

The side clamps look interesting also, don't know how he can sell it for that price either.
__________________
Fred
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-26-2018, 03:20 PM
LouieAtienza LouieAtienza is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 4,617
Default

Having seen it firat hand at Woodstock last year I can attest to the quality of the machining, fit and finish. And a great guy to boot.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-26-2018, 04:20 PM
Glenn23 Glenn23 is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 260
Default

It really looks like a beautiful tool. I only wish it would work on my beveled guitars, but alas!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-26-2018, 08:01 PM
JamesO JamesO is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 351
Default

I can't wait until I have another guitar ready for binding just so I can use mine. I quickly became a Kett-style convert on my last guitar, then picked up one of Chris' jigs the second I saw it available on the OLF due to the setup improvements over dumbbells. The fact that it's beautiful is a free prize.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-26-2018, 09:11 PM
j. Kinnaird's Avatar
j. Kinnaird j. Kinnaird is offline
AGF Sponsor
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 2,969
Default

Chris has made a fine tool. Its what I use for cutting all my channels. It gives a flexibility that I like since a lot of my bindings and purfling are custom and I am not restricted by which bearings I have on hand to make channels for those custom fits.
__________________
Kinnaird Guitars
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 02-27-2018, 09:25 AM
CaE CaE is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 635
Default

Thanks Tim!

I love hearing how helpful the Ultimate Binding Jig is for so many luthiers. That's the reason why I got involved in the tool side of the business in the first place.

In related news, I will be launching a separate division of my company soon (hopefully very soon) that will be focused on high quality tooling, supplies, and services for luthiers. Keep an eye out for that one. It'll include the Ultimate Binding Jig, side clamps, rolling pin sanders, and some new stuff I'm pretty excited about.

Happy building.
__________________
Chris Ensor
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 02-27-2018, 01:22 PM
nacluth's Avatar
nacluth nacluth is offline
AGF Sponsor
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,436
Default

Rolling pin sanders...I like the sound of that.
__________________
Ryan
Kinnaird SJ - Walnut/Sitka

Kinnaird Guitars - from the oldest town in Texas
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 02-28-2018, 01:00 PM
CaE CaE is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 635
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by nacluth View Post
Rolling pin sanders...I like the sound of that.
They're a real joint saver!... cause you only have so much elbow grease and then it's gone.

Rolling Pin Sanders
__________________
Chris Ensor
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 03-05-2018, 11:09 AM
Too Many Guitar Too Many Guitar is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 210
Default Chris

I can't attest to the jig (because I don't make guitars...just order/design/sell); but I have two of his guitars and they are great!
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 03-13-2018, 04:57 PM
gerberguitars gerberguitars is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Canton, Ohio.
Posts: 287
Default

Tim, have your tried the binding cutter on a florentine cutaway? Most of my guitars have that style of cutaway, and I'm wondering if it gets tipsy while going around the tip of the cutaway, or it feels uncomfortable. Chris, feel free to chime in as well if you see this.
__________________
Ryan Gerber
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 03-13-2018, 05:13 PM
Tim McKnight's Avatar
Tim McKnight Tim McKnight is offline
AGF Sponsor
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Morral, Ohio
Posts: 5,929
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gerberguitars View Post
Tim, have your tried the binding cutter on a florentine cutaway? Most of my guitars have that style of cutaway, and I'm wondering if it gets tipsy while going around the tip of the cutaway, or it feels uncomfortable. Chris, feel free to chime in as well if you see this.
Hi Ryan,
Yes, I’ve used it on Florentine and Venetian cutaways with no issues. I’ve not used it on the actual Florentine point though. I always default to a Dremel for that task.
__________________
tim...
www.mcknightguitars.com
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 03-13-2018, 05:21 PM
CaE CaE is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 635
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gerberguitars View Post
Tim, have your tried the binding cutter on a florentine cutaway? Most of my guitars have that style of cutaway, and I'm wondering if it gets tipsy while going around the tip of the cutaway, or it feels uncomfortable. Chris, feel free to chime in as well if you see this.
I've used it on florentine style cutaways multiple times with no problems.

One way to get used to the mechanics of moving the instrument around the jig is to cut a purfling sized channel on the actual instrument- it'll get covered later by your binding channel. This is especially helpful when approaching a new feature like a cutaway.
__________________
Chris Ensor
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 03-13-2018, 06:18 PM
JSDenvir JSDenvir is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: ‘Bout an hour outside of Toronto
Posts: 368
Default

I’ve used it on a number of Florentine cutaways, and it’s great. Thanks Chris.

Steve
__________________
www.denvirguitars.com
Reply With Quote
Reply

  The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > Custom Shop

Thread Tools





All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:28 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright ©2000 - 2022, The Acoustic Guitar Forum
vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=