How to make a Gramil.

[@vanphillips1878]

Very nice.

[@jeremyard1849]

Thanks for this video Tomy. Like you I couldn't justify the import costs of getting one in the UK. Up to now I've made do with an adapted violin purfling tool. Now I shall make my own! I enjoy making my own tools - especially the expensive ones. I recently turned a brass binding trimmer along the lines of one sold by Stewmac. Cost to me was £10 - against £28 plus international postage. I was so pleased with the outcome that I made three more as gifts for my friends! Keep up the good work Tomy, your videos are always very informative.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks, making tools is always fun/rewarding :)

[@justincooney6873]

What are the measurements? Great vid!!

[@michellek5789]

Truly amazing. Everything you make is to such a high standard. It’s inspirational.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Michelle ..

[@jonahguitarguy]

Very nicely done Tomy. You have inspired me to build one for myself.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

That’s what I love to hear! Let me know how your build went:)

[@thefreese1]

Now that was cool.. I'm actually one up on you because I own a metal Lathe.... I think it would be great to make about 3 of those .. and have them adjusted for the top cut, the side cut , and a step cut if need be ... might as well make several while you have it already set up , right ? Thanks ..You Rock

[@funkypat5349]

Nice build once again Tomy. I believe it's more traditional to build your own tools, luthiers and cabinet makers would build their tools during apprenticeship. I'm looking to build myself some spring clamps, next little build. I suggest a practice piece first, to get used to it, it's easy to slip up, on a binding channel, if you move to fast, and consistent pressure. Remember it's a marking gauge, not a cutting tool!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Pat, the cut is made in several passes, the first is a very light pass. I will also keep using my binding router and chisels, this will help prevent fibres to break on the edges when cutting the binding channel. Thanks for watching

[@funkypat5349]

@@HovingtonInstruments Yeah sounds good, like i had said previously, I really saw a big difference using the dremel 115 cutter vs the stew-mac model. It requires a few more passes, but no chatter or splintering really clean channel. Oh! and get some bean bags! OK, bonne construction! aux prochain show live!

[@MOHANMSHARMA]

In a tempered bolt, drilling is very hard, can we drill via HSS bit?

[@staffansvahn]

Beautiful instrument. My compliments. Best wishes

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Staffan

[@MOHANMSHARMA]

Can we made this gremal blade from Zig saw blade ?

[@Fazman81]

This a great vid very well made and educational.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Frank! Just to follow on another comment tread, for me in Canada the $58 is $78 plus shipping. It makes this tool very close to $100 for anyone outside of US. That is why I thought this video might help a few people in the same situation that I am. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and your comments

[@Fazman81]

Ah yes that’s makes sense, I guess if you are outside the US then it would be easier and quicker to make.

[@gregorioferito2885]

Come si chiama questo utensile e dove posso comprarlo

[@WizardsNews]

Hot Snot! I love it!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks James

[@jkmcdonnell1]

I was waiting to see you cut a binding channel , Nice job

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Unfortunately you will need to tune in at a later time to see me use it on the Mandocello;) thanks for watching

[@jkmcdonnell1]

@@HovingtonInstrumentsI am slowly getting the hang of using mine the first couple times were a disaster, however I used it on the latest Uke build and did OK . still room for improvement

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Hope the wait wasn’t to long... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnPOhqOGqsSDlac

[@EfrainGuzmanguitarracristal]

I like to learn to do this gramil is awesome

[@rokinrandy]

Good i don't want to rely on stew mac for everything.Thanks

[@jimz748]

Another nice build, thanks much. I will be making oone of these.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Nice to hear Jim! Let me know how your build went!

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Very cool tool build. Like a cutting gauge but with a rounded side. Is there a specific radius that you used or just a bit tighter than the tightest radius on this specific instrument?

[@HovingtonInstruments]

I made the radius to fit my smallest radius. In this case a Ukulele . Thanks for watching

[@TheSULTAN7777]

good job . thank you .

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks

[@bronislavgurin6949]

Great thing! I always wanted to see how this tool works. Very little information about this. Basically everyone uses a router.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Even with this tool you need something to remove the waste. The Gramil cuts the crisp line and in the old days they used a chisel to clean the channel. I will most likely use a router also. But the risks for chip out is all down to nothing since the top fibres are cut. I will use it on my Mandocello build when I get to this step.

[@bronislavgurin6949]

@@HovingtonInstruments Thank! Now I understand!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Just posted the video on how this works... though you might like to see .. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnPOhqOGqsSDlac

[@TwoCherriesIns]

I've always wanted one of these but the price tag was just too much for me. I'm definitely going to make one thanks for the great video.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@Fazman81]

Two Cherries Instruments They are only $58 at LMI no shipping if it’s inside of the US. This is a great vid but my time is worth more than $58 and that’s not including material costs to build.

[@TwoCherriesIns]

@@Fazman81 I actually enjoy making my own tools, I have spent more than retail price to build many tools and jigs. It's true that it would take much less time but what I have learned in the process pays of over and over again.

[@Fazman81]

Two Cherries Instruments I hear ya me too especially when the tools are hard to find. Just that the one LMI sells is very well made and $58 doesn’t seem like too much. Your original comment was that the price tag was too high, that is why I made my comment. I do agree making ones own tools is very rewarding and educational.

[@TwoCherriesIns]

@@Fazman81 I get it, I have wanted one of these for a while but couldn't take the price for such a simple tool. I put most of the money I make in my shop back into tools and equipment. My shop like Tomys is part time and I only do the work for for my personal enjoyment (I work a day job as and Electro-Mechanic working on light rail trains). Your right it's not a lot for a well made tool. I happen to have everything to make Tomys version in my shop now so I will probably go that route.

[@Hatchmade]

Went from not even being aware of the existence of a gramil to wanting to make one in the course of 9 minutes.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Now that’s what I love to hear! Let me know how your build went:) happy building

[@ThumpandtheGroove]

Literally same.

[@TheWoodYogi]

Beautiful :) ॐ

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks

[@ibrhemahmed170]

Gggggoood