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Newbie needs help for a guitar binding router!

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Stephen Yoo, Mar 11, 2020.

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  1. Stephen Yoo

    Stephen Yoo New
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    Hello.
    I have a favor for anyone out there as I need help and am overwhelmed on how to start.
    I stumbled on your site as I am researching how to make a DIY router for making acoustic guitars. I know there is a ton of stuff and potential from the parts store, and based on the routers that I see, this project would be VERY easy for you guys in the forum. Guitar store sites sell them from $200-300+

    The machine is simple: a router on a vertical track that doesn't need to be controlled by any computers/motors, etc. I have a Dewalt 611 router and need to attach a nylon router bearing. It would be great if the base has a surface to be able to clamp it to a work bench.

    I've attached pictures. Again, overwhelmed about where to start. Can anyone spec out a build list on what exact parts are needed to complete this simple project or suggest the main components to use? Vtrack? Ctrack? binding-router-jig(2).jpg TrueChannel_Binding_Router_Jig.jpg binding-router-jig-04.jpg professional-binding-machine-router-not-included.jpg
     
    #1 Stephen Yoo, Mar 11, 2020
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    It's a very simple thing to build, and here's a good place to start: My 1st Guitar Build: A Les Paul... (duh)!
    All you need is a L-shaped base for your router, the "doughnut" that follows the carved top's contours, a drawer slide or two (or a linear guide if you're feeling like spending more, which you probably are not since you're hoping to copy the fancier Stewmac version) and a base to mount the whole thing on a surface.

    Or just buy a gantry cart, a fitting extrusion, a router mount and a couple of corner brackets from the OB store, a shelf mount from a hardware store, make the doughnut and assemble.
     
    #2 Wallied, Mar 11, 2020
  3. Stephen Yoo

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    Thanks. I actually did want to use a lot of the parts from the OpenBuild parts store like a Gantry, router mount and V-Slot. not sure if something would need more heft by using a C-Track or an open rail. Also, not sure if anybody had any ideas for attaching a doughnut.
     
    #3 Stephen Yoo, Mar 11, 2020
  4. David D. Johnson

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    I am building the same thing with a Dewalt 611. I do have a way to make the donuts as well. Did you ever finish yours? If so, do you have pictures?
     
    #4 David D. Johnson, Sep 3, 2022

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