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| Author: | Mike Franks [ Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
I learned from Andy Birko that his web store,birkonium.com is now offering the LMI binding cutter bit and complete bearing sets. Birkonium is now the authorized supplier of the original cutter and spacer bearings. This came as good news to me as I depend on the availability of the cutter tool and replacement bearings to maintain my binding and purfling cutter. Here is a link to the cutter and bearings: https://birkonium.com/shop/tools-misc/binding-cutter-bearing-set/ Birkonium is an OLF sponsor and my source for CNC necks, bridges and fingerboards. MJ Franks |
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| Author: | Andy Birko [ Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
Hey guys - this post is true and even better news - I should have the cutters and bearings in next week in time for a great Christmas present. Question for y'all though - These bearings are sized such that you can cut a ledge from .060" all the way to .230". I'm trying to come up with some packaging for the bearing set and as far as a description goes, do you think it's better to label the bearings which size they're cutting or the diameter of the bearing? I'm leaning toward putting the ledge size in there but, since this is a 1" cutter, the math is really easy to if you have the bearing size. So which would you rather have in the storage box - bearing diameter or ledge width and why? Thanks! |
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Wed Nov 29, 2023 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
The almost equivalent bearing/cutter system that StewMac sells comes with a chart that gives both numbers for each bearing. I use both numbers when working out the dimensions for binding/purfling channels and when using the bearings. So I like having both numbers readily available. Attachment: StewMac bearing chart IMG_3067.jpg
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
Ledge size. |
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| Author: | rbuddy [ Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
I got tired of fumbling with bearings and calipers and math, StuMac, but same principle. Here's my solution. Thanks Andy for picking up LMII bearings. I use plastic tubing to protect edges on some other cutting bits I keep in the box. Attachment: Bearing Box 1.jpg Attachment: Bearing Box 2.jpg Brian |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
Ledge size for me and terrific news! |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
rbuddy wrote: I got tired of fumbling with bearings and calipers and math, StuMac, but same principle. Here's my solution. Thanks Andy for picking up LMII bearings. I use plastic tubing to protect edges on some other cutting bits I keep in the box. Attachment: Bearing Box 1.jpg Attachment: Bearing Box 2.jpg Brian Nice one, got to do something similar! |
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| Author: | Mike Franks [ Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
Ledge size is great info, but I also like to verify that I am about to use the correct bearing, so having the bearing diameter along with the ledge cut depth is appreciated. |
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| Author: | rmmottola [ Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
Good news Andy. It is a great set! My intentions were to make a nice case like Buddy's for my LMI bearing set but I never got around to it. I do have this CAD drawn card which I keep with the bearings. |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
Both. Ledge size is great for storage and use, but I always check diameter with my calipers. Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Mike_P [ Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
ledge size gives quick and easy bearing changes for a specific cutter for the desired result bearing size gives reference if one uses a different diameter cutter for whatever reason skip the choosing and do both to cover all bases |
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| Author: | Dave Rickard [ Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
I would prefer bearing size, I use the bearings in other wood working projects with different diameter cutters. |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
Here’s my set up… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
Brad, your setup looks just like mine. I’ll add a photo after I get down to the shop (if I can remember-ha). Steve |
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| Author: | mountain whimsy [ Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
I like to have both so I can measure a bearing and put it back in it's correct location on my board. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Binding Cutter & Bearings |
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