Kerfing width

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:03 pm

Probably been asked before - but what is the minimum remaining kerfing width after routing the binding channel? Safe, but minimum?

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:16 pm

No ideas/thoughts/swags?? :-)

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:53 pm

The triangular lining is very fragile at the inside edge (not sure what the normal width is) I'd say a combination of .08 binding and .125 purfling is considered approaching the wild side.

RR is much more forgiving since the channel is still supported by the full height of the lining.

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:03 pm

Thanks, I forgot to say that it is RR kerfing I was referring to. Good!

Herman · Post by **Herman** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 1:13 pm

Most kerfed lining is 6 mm wide, but I've built an OM with 4 mm wide lining from a classical supplier. It looks scary small, but the guitar still is in good shape.
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