I have a dremel, I also now have the dremel router thingamajig to attach the dremel to, what router bits or bit will I need to cut a binding channel on a tele body or neck? I’m assuming I need something that has a bearing attachment to keep the guide flush but am lost at the minute! Appreciate opinion will be split on this method but I’m a patient twat so am happy to plod using it even if it takes a whole day to do, the likelihood of me doing more than one or two a year is negligible so splurging on something more substantial won’t happen.
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the stew-mac dremel attachment does not need a specialist router bit with bearings
https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-binding/binding-router-guide/?&pref_currency=GBP&shipcalc=UK&mtm_source=google&mtm_medium=cpc&mtm_campaign=|+GOO+|+SHOP+|+BR+|+BrandUK&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkb-atOHDgwMV7YdQBh3FuQRdEAQYASABEgIIN_D_BwE
bearing router sets are usually for larger routers, and work very well on flat top guitars, but struggle with carves
https://guitarsandwoods.com/binding-router-bit-set-15mm.html
a manual purfling cutter is the cheapest way to do it
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The one Steve has available works well, but pay attention to the way its held in the pictures. It takes a bit of practice so try on scrap first. I have one too, it's particularly useful for areas other jigs don't reach, but it is my least used binding tool.
I also have a large binding jig that makes it a very easy job, but I've done it with most other methods before that, including a manual purfling cutter and chisel.
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If @lamf68 decides against it for any reason, please let me know.