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| Author: | strummer [ Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rerouting finished Martin |
Hi all ,my first post, Jim is the name. I just purchased a newer Martin project fixer. It had taken a hit and both X braces were split beyond repair and top was cracked below the bridge. The owner in a attempt to DIY removed the back binding and stopped there.I have since repaired what was needed and have re glued the back on. Now I am at a crossroads.When the owner removed the back binding he was a bit sloppy and left some tear-out here and there where the binding met the sides. I am thinking of rerouting the binding channel to a larger height ,say .042", to eliminate the tear-out and get a clean line. I have never routed a finished side and was hoping someone has and can offer me advise on what to look out for -special bit etc. I use the Stew-mac router guide with a Dremel to do my normal routing. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Jim |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rerouting finished Martin |
this can be tricky . the heat can melt the lacquer and then the bit can chip it. Try putting masking tape at the area and rout , The tape should help with the chipping and possible bearing slip Still expect to do some finish touch up |
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| Author: | strummer [ Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rerouting finished Martin |
John thank you for the quick reply. There are ,unfortunately ,enough of these tear -outs to at least attempt to strike a clean line. Should I cut through the tape or run the tape at .042" and any particular bit that would give me a better leg up. Thanks Jim |
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