Shopmade Circle & Purfling Cutter

[@red58impala]

I've finally decided to take the plunge and build a stringed instrument. I found this video, again, after many years. I would have given this video a thumbs up but I already had :-). I need a circle butting jig and this one will fit the bill! I was subscribed many years ago, at least 9 years ago, when you were still actively putting out videos. I really enjoyed your content. I unsubbed figuring you were done with KZbin. I know people move on and do other things but I wanted to let you know I did enjoy and appreciate your videos. I hope you are well. Blessings!

[@Mountainmanjason]

Glad this was still helpful! I keep meaning to make more videos, but time just doesn't allow much these days. Life is quite busy. Thank you for the comment!

[@robinmarwick1982]

Nice work Jason, good video thanks.

[@Mountainmanjason]

Thanks 👍

[@catrionanicthamhais]

awesome video Jason! Thanks so much. Beautiful work!

[@clemmcguinness1087]

That'll do nicely! Thanks

[@jamesw.7387]

Hello Jason, I just watched your video about the circle-cutter and the purfling cutter. Very impressive work. I do have one small suggestion for the purfling cutter tool. Instead of using a single blade, you could actually modify your tool so that it has 2 parallel blades side by side. This way when you scribe and make your purfling cuts, you don't need to adjust the width of the blade for a second cut. Your only consideration will be the edge distance to where the purfling will be inlaid. I am a woodworker and woodcarver, and I also happen to be a blacksmith/knifemaker. Recently I began violin restoration and repairs and am still learning this delicate and complex craft. I am amazed something so delicate and small requires such precision. As a consequence, this is only a hobby. Anyway, I hope you find my comments useful. Now that I saw how you made your circle cutter and purfling tool, I can tackle and make a purfling cutter tool of my own. Be well, and my you enjoy a prosperous year ahead. Regards, James Williams, Anchorage Alaska

[@JoseRivera-vf2lq]

plans in how to make one

[@rodparker4514]

Ok Jason .Looking forward to seeing it cut .best regards Rod

[@LudwigVonAnimal]

Very nice work and video, thanks.

[@benjamin8117]

Very helpful, thanks for sharing! That's a cool watch as well; what kind is it?

[@Mountainmanjason]

Glad it was helpful! My watch is a 1960's Elgin manual wind that I bought from an old jeweler new old stock. Love my old watches too!

[@daki222000]

Nice little tools. Did you allready figure out that the purfling cutter will not be usable in the convex waist area of the guitar unless you give the fence a radius? Cheers.

[@Mountainmanjason]

The purfling cutter does have a radius on the fence, you just can't see it in the video. That would have been good for me to point out too! Thanks for the comment.

[@ibrhemahmed170]

how to make that cuter?

[@Mountainmanjason]

That's a good suggestion for a video. I've been covered up with life lately and had little time to make new videos unfortunately. This was basically cut out with hand tools using a chisel to shape the interior bevels of the wedges.

[@ibrhemahmed170]

[@rodparker4514]

Let’s see you cut a rosette please.

[@rodparker4514]

Look good , don’t work .

[@Mountainmanjason]

Rod Parker actually they both worked exceptionally well. My rosette was very clean, as was my binding. I’ll be using the purfling cutter again soon on a telecaster build. Now they are slower than a router, but I prefer the hand tool way whenever possible. Hey don’t knock it till you try it!