Re: Show us your jig? Bindings
My archtop jig works similar to Jims- except in my case the rims ride on a wood collar or donut around the cutter bit that matches the arch height. There are three points of support- two at the rim on either side of the cutter bit and the pivot point at the highest point of the arch. It sounds precarious, but it is actually very stable and most importantly, fast.
If you have the Benedetto book, his binding cutter follows the same principle. (that is where I got the idea)
For my Selmer style domed flat-tops I use a Ribbecke inspired overarm router jig with a cradle.
Eric Foulke
Boots Mandolins
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