Binding depth

[Jeremy D]

Hi guys,

I just routed the ledges on my latest build and the binding ledge is a bee's dick too tall (not the depth of the ledge but the height). I am talking about .1 mm. Do you think with swelling, gluing and scraping etc I should be able to go ahead or should I source some binding that is a little taller? I am tempted to just go for it.

[Bob Connor]

Glue some purfling to the bottom of the binding.

I'm assuming that the bindings don't already have purflings attached.

Regards

[Jeremy D]

Thanks Bob,

I thought of doing that but I have already routed past the end graft which has a thin line of maple purf on each side. I guess it wont look to bad not being mitered.

[Richard]

I too would be looking at side purfling to make up the height, though if we are talking 0.1mm, scraping/sanding of the top and back as you prepare for finishing should take care this difference no worries.

[kiwigeo]

+1 for purflings. If that doesn't work then whack in some higher bindings. If you cant get these commercially put out a call and someone here on the forum will probably have some or be able to cut you some.

[Jeremy D]

Thanks guys I will check out how the purf will look. What type of glue is best for gluing purfling to binding? Titebond II?

[Allen]

0.1mm to feather the top and back into the binding would be bugger all, especially as the glue is going to swell everything up a bit. In many cases when we are giving the final voicing to the top we are taking off a bit around the lower bout anyway.

I use HHG to glue on all purflings. Never have a problem with it.

But that's my 2cents.

[kiwigeo]

Thanks guys I will check out how the purf will look. What type of glue is best for gluing purfling to binding? Titebond II?

I use Titebond III...it's a bit more resistant to heat and moisture if youre into bending your bindings before installation.

[Jeremy D]

Thanks everyone.