Make a binding jig
I made this binding jig about seven years ago and have been using ever since with consistent success:
https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6177/...ce6f8161_b.jpg I've had a number of people ask me about it and thought others might be unhappy with their current system and would like to try this set up: https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/...63909798_b.jpg I put together a little Flickr album with measurements and I added notes in the description. Here is a link to the album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/283528...h/32356157733/ If you go for it I hope it serves you as well as mine has worked for me! Mark |
I have a down cut bit but it is only 1/4" diameter. I find I get inconstant results due to unintended movements with my version of the jig. I was wondering if I should go to a larger diameter even though that means loosing the down cut feature?
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As an aside, the original jig comes from Jean Larrivee and his apprentices. I first saw it in the 1970's while visiting Grit Laskin.
A commercial version of the jig is available from Canadian Luthier Supply, https://www.canadianluthiersupply.co...ts/binding-jig. There is an "improved version" also, though I can't find the link to it at the moment. In my opinion, having tried many binding jig options, this is the best of the jigs out there. Easy to use, gives excellent results and is difficult to screw up. Thanks, Mark, for sharing your design. |
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Kudos for making your own. |
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Chris Ensor makes a really nice version...
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Thanks, that's what I was looking for and couldn't find the link or the name. An obvious improvement over the Larrivee type jig. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0phI-2I4DI |
Thank you, Mark! Much appreciated!
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Hi Mark, thanks for sharing those plans and pics. Couple questions.what are the 2 diameter sizes of the dumb bells? Do you need a smaller rabbet bit with the smaller dumb bell? And do the wheels turn or do you just glide across the dumb bell. Hope I don’t sound like a dumb bell. Thanks
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The side just slides along the nylon dumb bells. I haven't tried making them roll but, I believe that little bit of resistance might be better for control. In any case it isn't a problem not rolling. |
Ok, got it. Thanks, can you share with us the diameter of the wheels most commonly used? You mentioned you had 5 sets. Thanks in advance.
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