3 Tips For Better Guitar Binding (With Less Stress)
Episode 8 of the The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills podcast, hosted by Tom Bills: Master Luthier, Author, And Guitar Making Instructor, titled "3 Tips For Better Guitar Binding (With Less Stress)" was published on April 21, 2021 and runs 21 minutes.
April 21, 2021 ·21m · The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills
Summary
Three luthier tips that helped to transform the process of gluing the binding on to my guitars from a stressful process into one that I enjoy and that produces consistently flawless guitar binding results. Over the last 20+ years of professional guitar making, I have found that many times it's the simple things that make the biggest improvements to my work and my life as well. I hope these tips help you as you continue your journey into the art of lutherie. View the written version of this video here: https://theartoflutherie.com/better-guitar-binding/ Stewmac Tape Deck (Highly recommended tape dispenser): https://geni.us/MoNp Guitar Side Bending Iron: https://geni.us/VAC5 Filament Strapping Tape (I use for guitar binding tape - I have tried many brands and they have all worked well so far): https://geni.us/Xm7p Also check out my Detailed Guide To Tape For Guitar Making - The Luthier's Guide To Adhesive Tapes: https://theartoflutherie.com/tape-for-guitar-making/ If you found this video helpful, you might also enjoy our other online luthier training videos, guides, courses, and more. Use the links below to check them out: Luthier's EDGE Online guitar making school: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/ The Art Of Lutherie (Free Guitar Making Resources): https://theartoflutherie.com/ Subscribe to the Art Of Lutherie's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJP-s3hzL3Hb3SM-liHw6cw?sub_confirmation=1 See My Handmade Acoustic & Archtop Guitars Here: https://tbguitars.com/ ******* Connect With The Art Of Lutherie On Social Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheArtOfLutherie/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/artoflutherie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheArtOfLutherie/
Episode Description
Three luthier tips that helped to transform the process of gluing the binding on to my guitars from a stressful process into one that I enjoy and that produces consistently flawless guitar binding results. Over the last 20+ years of professional guitar making, I have found that many times it's the simple things that make the biggest improvements to my work and my life as well. I hope these tips help you as you continue your journey into the art of lutherie.
View the written version of this video here: https://theartoflutherie.com/better-guitar-binding/
Stewmac Tape Deck (Highly recommended tape dispenser): https://geni.us/MoNp
Guitar Side Bending Iron: https://geni.us/VAC5
Filament Strapping Tape (I use for guitar binding tape - I have tried many brands and they have all worked well so far): https://geni.us/Xm7p
Also check out my Detailed Guide To Tape For Guitar Making - The Luthier's Guide To Adhesive Tapes: https://theartoflutherie.com/tape-for-guitar-making/
If you found this video helpful, you might also enjoy our other online luthier training videos, guides, courses, and more.
Use the links below to check them out: Luthier's EDGE Online guitar making school: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/
The Art Of Lutherie (Free Guitar Making Resources): https://theartoflutherie.com/
Subscribe to the Art Of Lutherie's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJP-s3hzL3Hb3SM-liHw6cw?sub_confirmation=1
See My Handmade Acoustic & Archtop Guitars Here: https://tbguitars.com/
******* Connect With The Art Of Lutherie On Social
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheArtOfLutherie/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/artoflutherie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheArtOfLutherie/
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