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thumpik · 07-29-2007, 06:10 PM

Just found this great website. I'm sure I'll be spending some time getting info on routing techniques. Other than being a weekend woodworker, I've recently been making guitars and stringed instruments. The more difficult operation when it comes to making guitars, is the need to rout the edges for the binding and purfling that decorates and protects the top and bottom edges around the guitar. So I'll look around here and see if that's been a topic of interest.
Any guitar builders here?

**Mike** · 07-29-2007, 06:22 PM

There are several. Postings that may be of special use to you are the jigs and fixtures threads related to templates and guide bushings. Since there are "standard" sizes of some guitars you can create a template that will let you run the inlay around the top in one motion. The best part is it will be perfect every time. Enjoy.

Joe Lyddon · 07-29-2007, 09:29 PM

W e l c o m e . . A b o a r d !!

Dr.Zook · 07-29-2007, 09:59 PM

Welcome to the Router Forums thumpik. Yes we have several luthiers here on the forum. Hope you enjoy and use this forum to it's fullest.

**Mark** · 07-29-2007, 10:11 PM

Welcome to the community.

07-29-2007, 06:10 PM	#1
thumpik Registered User New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5 View thumpik's Gallery	How cool. More great reading to keep me occupied Just found this great website. I'm sure I'll be spending some time getting info on routing techniques. Other than being a weekend woodworker, I've recently been making guitars and stringed instruments. The more difficult operation when it comes to making guitars, is the need to rout the edges for the binding and purfling that decorates and protects the top and bottom edges around the guitar. So I'll look around here and see if that's been a topic of interest. Any guitar builders here?
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,094 View Mike's Gallery	There are several. Postings that may be of special use to you are the jigs and fixtures threads related to templates and guide bushings. Since there are "standard" sizes of some guitars you can create a template that will let you run the inlay around the top in one motion. The best part is it will be perfect every time. Enjoy. __________________ Mike
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Joe Lyddon Banned Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alta Loma, CA USA Posts: 2,168 View Joe Lyddon's Gallery	W e l c o m e . . A b o a r d !!
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Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" Posts: 4,187 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Welcome to the Router Forums thumpik. Yes we have several luthiers here on the forum. Hope you enjoy and use this forum to it's fullest. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.
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