The Shed of Dreams ES 335 build Episode 18: Cutting the binding channels.

[@JohnPaulBernett]

As Will Smith would say "I gotta get me one of those" and I have two linear rails with bearings that I ordered two short when I built my CNC machine (which I haven't learned how to use yet lol) so your ace piece of equipment is my next project. These videos just get better and better, you truly are a craftsman.

[@jurgenzoller4407]

You keep surprising yourself, but I have full Confidence in your capabilities... Onward and upwards

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks John, very kind. Good luck with your build, would be interested to see how the liner bearings work out.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Jurgen. Onwards and upwards indeed :)

[@rickbraig7474]

i had no idea i could hold my breath for that length of time while you cut the binding channels. good lord that was nerve racking! great creativity and execution as usual.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Rick, this one was stress on a stick but nice to have it out of the way :)

[@madeinyorkshire2203]

I've just seen that others have already written what I was just about to: I held my breath through that whole procedure! Another great video in this fantastic series! I'm looking forward to watching the rest

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks, I was also holding my breath. That was a scary time :)

[@jimmymacGoa]

Great job. You had me lost when you were building the lift and the jig but what a great idea and great vision from you

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Jim, to be honest the lift wasn't my idea and the sled was a simplified version of another design but I did add a few of my own touches :)

[@seanbarker4610]

Looking great, you are hitting all the targets

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Sean, it's getting there :)

[@martinlouden9005]

Phewee. You did it Patrick. I was holding my breath with buttocks clenched tighter than a scotsman's fist!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Haha, thanks Martin. I was a stressful hour but very happy with the outcome.

[@billmumbo2697]

Good work splendid mischief as usual predictively interesting (that's a good thing) .👍🇫🇴

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Bill, glad you enjoyed :)

[@butchlauer]

Well hopefully me holding my breath helped! I couldn't even imagine doing that operation repeatedly. Awesome job in the end and glad to see you smile at your results!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Philip, I think the collective breath holding definitely helped :)

[@SweetTGuitars]

I'm building a biding jig like this. Absolutely great.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

It worked really well, if I were to change anything I'd find a bigger boss for the jig to ride on but other than that I'm pleased with it.

[@SweetTGuitars]

@@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams looking at yours and knowing the position of my wood vise. I think I'm going to make mine to where it attaches to the table surface via wood screws. Basically the same design though. I have a spare rotozip router that I'll use for this so it can just stay a one purpose router. Great idea on the bits as well. Binding bits are stupid expensive, especially from stew mac, so that is so helpful. Thanks again brother.

[@fatpotanga]

Brilliant stuff Patrick and probably much relief that such a bum-wobbly job is successfully out of the way ! Y’know, because of the symmetry I find the bearing marks quite aesthetically pleasing, but it will be interesting to see how you tackle them. Really enjoying this build.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks mate, I was really pleased to get that job out of the way. Perhaps keep them in on the next one and call them a feature :)

[@sykko.exit2348]

It would be great if you made this jig out of some kind of transparent material (acrylic or plexiglass) so you could see what you are routing. Anyway, it's a great job.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Yes mate, totally agree. It's a bad enough job without having to do it blind. I think I'll trim the base down a bit before I use it again so I can see a bit more.

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Absolutely imgenious! Nice work

[@maxcowell4260]

Hi Patrick. Here we are again - I'm trawling your videos for tips to help myself along the way 😂 I'm going to be knocking up a binding jig fairly soon and know I'm going to struggle with the donut part. Out of interest did you ever think of anything more readily available than the bit of the ratchet screwdriver you used? I'm racking my brains and can't think of anything!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

I can't think of anything off the top of my head however I have just got myself a 3D printer and I'm thinking of trying to make something a bit better than the screwdriver part. I'll keep you posted...

[@maxcowell4260]

@@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams ooh another video for me to copy 😂

[@maxcowell4260]

I Patrick Sorry to drag up and old post but would you happen to have an STL file for the donut bit you made? I would be eternally grateful if you did 😂

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

@@maxcowell4260 is that the one I made for the Rick build or the part on this jig?

[@maxcowell4260]

@@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams sorry I was talking about the one you've 3d printed on the newer build, but I actually ended up cobbling one together form one of my kids toys 😂 Thanks all the same Patrick 🤘

[@smubblie]

I had the same bearing marks when putting a roundover on my tele. I sanded them out, bit of a pain.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

It is a pain, I don't get them with 1/2 inch cutters but you can't always use one!

[@paulsutherland6302]

I have had that bearing mark when routing binding channels - I've always sanded them out, so I'm keen to see what you do to address them. Great job and the jig worked a treat.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Paul, I seem to only have this problem with 1/4 inch shaft bits, solution in the next video :)

[@bjstein4242]

binding should be fun..acetone or CA glue? really going to love how you finish this one?..

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

I have always used CA and always stick my fingers to the guitar and end up with a load of clean up. However after the stress I've been through dare I change routine!!!

[@patrickstoddard6610]

What did you allow your tolerance to be when leveling the guitar? I'm building the same guitar and using a lot your instructions to do it. I've built the jig but getting the guitar perfectly level is nearly impossible. I figure that with the jig on drawer slides that you could be a millimeter off and still potentially be OK since the router would just rise or lower on he slides as needed all while routing to the same depth.

[@InfoWithheld]

That is making me nervous just watching it!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Imagine how I felt doing it Bart, I was so glad to get this bit done.

[@famousaimless2]

I’m still terrified when routing those channels after so much work has been invested in a project. One slip is all it takes 😬

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

I know, real heart in the mouth stuff. It's bad enough on a slab body but this has taken months!!

[@chikoavena3407]

First!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

That was real quick :)