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Old 06-14-2021, 07:53 AM
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Looking great Neil! I admire your talent and patience!
I have my lapses. I just took two steps back because I couldn't leave well enough alone:



I won't take a picture of why I had to do this. -_-
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Old 06-21-2021, 09:43 AM
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I wasn't going to share this but I think I handled a major setback pretty well...

What happened was was that I had made a smaller version of my binding channel cutter using a circle cutting jig and a section of dowel as a guide with the intention of routing out the purfling. I figured that by using a variable speed Dremel with a smaller diameter shank would be more controllable.

I was wrong and not only ruined the binding but the set screw came loose and the bit wandered into the top.

After hemming and hawing about the disturbing protrusion into the top (I'm biting my tongue here) for a few days I realized that I had saved the cutoff from the top. I went to the hobby store, spent $5 on a visor with a magnifying lens and set to work using my bandsaw and jewelers' files. Here's what I ended up with:



It's not perfect, and I have a lot more cleanup to do on the purfling channels but but I'm satisfied that I saved this from the fire pit.
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Old 06-21-2021, 10:18 AM
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You did a nice job repairing it.

Ditch the Dremel for routing bindings. It's too light-weight and underpowered to do the best job. One can make it work, but a router is much quicker, easier and produces more consistent results.
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Old 06-21-2021, 11:19 AM
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You did a nice job repairing it.

Ditch the Dremel for routing bindings. It's too light-weight and underpowered to do the best job. One can make it work, but a router is much quicker, easier and produces more consistent results.
You're right, of course. My previous jig used a very cheap laminate trimmer which IMO was OP and vibrated terribly. I do have a router now (mounted to a table) but I really wish it had a variable speed.
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Old 06-21-2021, 11:27 AM
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I do have a router now (mounted to a table) but I really wish it had a variable speed.
I have several routers with variable speed. I almost always run them at full speed. Good quality cutting bits that are sharp at full speed. Don't underestimate the importance of good bits and sharpness.

I've yet to use a router that had so much runout that it had vibration issues. One can buy a decent quality router for not much money.
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Old 06-23-2021, 08:02 AM
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To be honest, power tools just plain scare me and I don't like the "tingly" feeling they often leave me with. This appeals to my latent arts and crafts abilities though, so I'm finding that I'm getting lost in the details.

Speaking of which, I'm back at the channels with the needle files. I also invested in a visor with magnifying lenses for the unbelievable price of $5. It has been a game changer.
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Old 06-23-2021, 08:46 AM
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To be honest, power tools just plain scare me and I don't like the "tingly" feeling they often leave me with.
Then don't use them. Just about everything in woodworking can be done with hand tools.

I'm not fond of the noise, dust and tingly feeling either. Certain of them, do save time and effort. Some of them do a more accurate job than hand tools. Some of them can reduce repetitive stress issues. Some of them can reduce the time and effort required in manual tasks, in theory, freeing one to work on more "creative" aspects. But, one can do just about everything with hand tools if one wants.

The catch is, however, that if one is going to use hand tools, to be effective, one has to learn how to use them and maintain them.


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Speaking of which, I'm back at the channels with the needle files.
A riffler file of this type works well and, with chisels, is the only file I need or use on binding rabbets.

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Old 07-09-2021, 08:13 PM
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The new binding and purfling is in and it came out pretty good if I don't say so myself. No regrets. I'll take more pics tomorrow. Now I'm on to final sanding prior to pore filling.
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Old 07-10-2021, 05:17 PM
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Old 07-14-2021, 12:57 PM
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I've decided to French polish this one like I did with my first.



Pictured here are two different cuts of blonde shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol and a shaker of pumice for pore filling. I made three pads using material that is likely too coarse so I'll need to sacrifice an old t-shirt. I need to check my store of fine grade wet/dry sandpaper too.
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Old 07-14-2021, 02:11 PM
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Get some spout bottles for convenient application.
2 oz for oil (my choice is EVOO)
4 oz for shellac (enough for a dreadnaught)
8 oz for alcohol
12 oz for lager, replace when empty

https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/...-and-caps.html

I also use the bottles for wood dust, baking soda, etc.

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Old 07-14-2021, 02:29 PM
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Yes, indeed. It's been about 8 years since I FP'd my last. I hit up the dollar store for some old style ketchup and mustard squeeze bottles. I like that you have a pickle jar for your pads; man after my own heart!

I need to grab an extra bottle of EVOO the next time I go to the store. My wife gets mad when I waste it because it's expensive. She should know all too well that guitars are an expensive hobby though!

As for the Yuengling lager, sorry but I've moved on. Typically I like a porter or a stout (you know, beers you can chew) but in the summer months I've been liking shanties, hefenweizen and hazy IPAs for their citrus bite. After each session of course, I blame Budweiser for splitting a side once upon a time!
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Old 07-19-2021, 12:59 PM
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Neil

It's looking good! To my amateur eyes, the job you did on that binding is well done. I'm currently hemming and hawing in fear of that step on my first build. I'm running out of ways to procrastinate. I look forward to seeing your's under finish!

FWIW, give me a porter or stout any day over anything else.
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Old 07-21-2021, 08:51 AM
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Thanks! I was looking forward to getting it started this week but we had a family commitment. I was envisioning on sitting on a front porch next to a lake and just getting lost in the process but nope.
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