Binding the top

Actually, there's a little more to do on the back binding, so here we go. First, scraping the binding level.

Kirk uses this high-tech scraping tool.

And now, routing for the top binding. Kirk uses this router . . .

. . . very carefully.

Building up the layers of binding.

Here's a closeup. Kirk uses the same scheme as the soundhole ring- black/white/red, edged with Brazilian rosewood.

All bound up with no place to go. The cord (and the monster clamp) is to hold the binding in place while it dries.

Kirk will clean up the squeeze-out later.

More scraping . . .

And sanding . . .

Lookin' good.

Still more scraping, this time with a razor blade.

Done!

Next time- making the neck!

-Craig