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April 21, 2021 21 mins

Three luthier tips that helped to transform the process of gluing the binding on to my guitars from a stressful process into one that I enjoy and that produces consistently flawless guitar binding results. Over the last 20+ years of professional guitar making, I have found that many times it's the simple things that make the biggest improvements to my work and my life as well. I hope these tips help you as you continue your journey into the art of lutherie.

View the written version of this video here: https://theartoflutherie.com/better-guitar-binding/

Stewmac Tape Deck (Highly recommended tape dispenser): https://geni.us/MoNp

Guitar Side Bending Iron: https://geni.us/VAC5

Filament Strapping Tape (I use for guitar binding tape - I have tried many brands and they have all worked well so far): https://geni.us/Xm7p

Also check out my Detailed Guide To Tape For Guitar Making - The Luthier's Guide To Adhesive Tapes: https://theartoflutherie.com/tape-for-guitar-making/

If you found this video helpful, you might also enjoy our other online luthier training videos, guides, courses, and more.

Use the links below to check them out: Luthier's EDGE Online guitar making school: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/

The Art Of Lutherie (Free Guitar Making Resources): https://theartoflutherie.com/

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