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Kerfing width
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:03 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Probably been asked before - but what is the minimum remaining kerfing width after routing the binding channel? Safe, but minimum?
Re: Kerfing width
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:16 pm
by Dave Bagwill
No ideas/thoughts/swags?? :-)
Re: Kerfing width
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:53 pm
by ken cierp
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.
Re: Kerfing width
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:03 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Thanks, I forgot to say that it is RR kerfing I was referring to. Good!
Re: Kerfing width
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 1:13 pm
by Herman
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.
2ct Herman