I have the best results by sanding the butts with 220 on a hard block and then glueing with white glue. I have made one that was all but invisible. It ended up under the tail piece of a mando.
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Joints on light colored binding |
To follow up the binding thread, any tips on hiding the joints on light colored binding like Maple? I have seen very few guitars where the joints weren't pretty obvious, especially around the end graft. |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joints on light colored binding |
Don't use CA glue. HHG will make a less dark joint. |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joints on light colored binding |
I have the best results by sanding the butts with 220 on a hard block and then glueing with white glue. I have made one that was all but invisible. It ended up under the tail piece of a mando.
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joints on light colored binding |
Terence, I usually do a scarf joint where the binding meets at the butt. Gluing dry with CA will result in a dark line, no matter how perfect the joint is. I wet the maple before applying TB1 or Gorilla wood glue. BTW that works well for purflings as well. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joints on light colored binding |
Perhaps make a feature of it. Thinking a small dark piece scarfed it at the tail, top and bottom, maybe aligned with the tapered tail graft - come to think of it, my next binding is light coloured....... Thanks! |
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| Author: | jsmith [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joints on light colored binding |
I agree with Laurent. Make a scarf instead of butt joint. |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joints on light colored binding |
jsmith wrote: I agree with Laurent. Make a scarf instead of butt joint. ME too - and make the joint several inches off the center line. I'd use LMI white glue for this. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joints on light colored binding |
Thanks guys, Charlie Hoffman sells in the same store I'm in and he also scarfs his maple bindings. They are the best joints I've seen so far. That's what I'll do. I appreciate the help. |
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| Author: | Scott A [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joints on light colored binding |
Todd, Can you tell us if you are using a jig or some type of Miter Trimmer to cut that scarf joint, it's outstanding work. |
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| Author: | woodbutcher50 [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joints on light colored binding |
Thanks for explaining your technique, Todd. I'm not quite sure that I understand how you are using the tape shims. Could you explain that further? Thanks, Mark |
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