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Works like a champ on tight knobs. Similar tools are available at higher cost, but this one is well-built and does the same thing for less money.
Works just fine at a 3rd of the cost from others. I now have 4 different items from Elmerand they surprisingly excellent tools.
This is a clever little precision measuring gauge, which greatly speeds up the process of getting accurate measurements of nut slot depths & associated 1st fret string relief. The base slots are such that I was even able to use it on my mandolin, which is a bonus.
Only complaint? Like other reviewers, I too think this tool would be much improved with the addition of a backlight for the LCD readout. Perhaps the next design iteration, Elmer?
I also would like to give a shout out to E.G. for their excellent customer service. The base for the gauge arrived damaged and upon I reaching out, I received a response before day's end. Patrick shipped a replacement base to me the very next day. You really can't ask for better care than that.
The jig was made nicely. I mounted it to plywood and I’m real happy that I purchased it. I have used it but I’m sure it will work nicely
This was my first time binding an acoustic guitar (Stewmac 000 kit with Torrified Spruce top). The 000 has a very tight 20" radius back and the angle at the forward end is order of magnitude 5 degrees. I tried to do this job using a 5 degree wedge base on my palm router and after using flush cut bit to trim the top it was clear to me that my skills weren't up to the task of routing the binding wall parallel to the sides without a more sophisticated tool. The Elmer Jig helped me get really close the first time. I nailed the top which has a 28" radius but I was still a little off on the forward end of the bottom where the heel of the neck sits. You may need to adjust the height of the body during the routing process to get the cut perfect. I am happy with the tool and looking forward to next guitar to improve my skill with it.
Great quality binding guide for a reasonable price!
Good Fret Rocker at a Good Price. The Delivery was very Fast !!!
Only question I have is why didn't I get this before now? Works perfectly and easy to use. If you work on guitars at all it's worth having.
Great tool at an affordable price. Does a perfect job at cutting ledges. Delivery was very fast.
This jig makes routing the rosette lines and cutting out the sound-hole a breeze. A definite step in quality.
great price for a handy and versatile tool/add on accessory.
Oh wow. What a cool jig. Makes perfect channels with my stew Mac bits. No wandering. No vibration And a great price. If you want to make channels in your guitar body like Martin does, this is the jig for you.
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Let customers speak for us
Works like a champ on tight knobs. Similar tools are available at higher cost, but this one is well-built and does the same thing for less money.
Works just fine at a 3rd of the cost from others. I now have 4 different items from Elmerand they surprisingly excellent tools.
This is a clever little precision measuring gauge, which greatly speeds up the process of getting accurate measurements of nut slot depths & associated 1st fret string relief. The base slots are such that I was even able to use it on my mandolin, which is a bonus.
Only complaint? Like other reviewers, I too think this tool would be much improved with the addition of a backlight for the LCD readout. Perhaps the next design iteration, Elmer?
I also would like to give a shout out to E.G. for their excellent customer service. The base for the gauge arrived damaged and upon I reaching out, I received a response before day's end. Patrick shipped a replacement base to me the very next day. You really can't ask for better care than that.
The jig was made nicely. I mounted it to plywood and I’m real happy that I purchased it. I have used it but I’m sure it will work nicely
This was my first time binding an acoustic guitar (Stewmac 000 kit with Torrified Spruce top). The 000 has a very tight 20" radius back and the angle at the forward end is order of magnitude 5 degrees. I tried to do this job using a 5 degree wedge base on my palm router and after using flush cut bit to trim the top it was clear to me that my skills weren't up to the task of routing the binding wall parallel to the sides without a more sophisticated tool. The Elmer Jig helped me get really close the first time. I nailed the top which has a 28" radius but I was still a little off on the forward end of the bottom where the heel of the neck sits. You may need to adjust the height of the body during the routing process to get the cut perfect. I am happy with the tool and looking forward to next guitar to improve my skill with it.
Great quality binding guide for a reasonable price!
Good Fret Rocker at a Good Price. The Delivery was very Fast !!!
Only question I have is why didn't I get this before now? Works perfectly and easy to use. If you work on guitars at all it's worth having.
Great tool at an affordable price. Does a perfect job at cutting ledges. Delivery was very fast.
This jig makes routing the rosette lines and cutting out the sound-hole a breeze. A definite step in quality.
great price for a handy and versatile tool/add on accessory.
Oh wow. What a cool jig. Makes perfect channels with my stew Mac bits. No wandering. No vibration And a great price. If you want to make channels in your guitar body like Martin does, this is the jig for you.