The "slick" way to install abalone purfling strips: Rout the ledges along the edge of the guitar, sandwich a no-stick strip between the bindings, and glue and tape them in place. When dry, pull out the no-stick strip and glue the purflings into the channel. Fast and easy!
The strip is .066" x .095" x 36" (1.68mm x 2.41mm x 914mm) and made of non-stick Teflon®.