BINDING (68)
StewMac provides everything you need for clean, professional guitar binding—premium binding and purfling, reliable adhesives, bending tools, and the specialized cutters, routers, and scrapers that make each step precise. From custom builds to repairs, it’s your complete source for flawless, long-lasting results.

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HOW TO INSTALL BINDING
Here’s a step-by-step overview of the process, from prep to finishing.

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TYPE OF JOBS

BINDING + TRIM

STEWMAC'S BINDING + TRIM COLLECTION
From classic ivoroid, tortoise, and wood bindings to purflings, trims, and decorative inlays, everything you need.

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QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST. FOR LIFE.
Our promise to you is simple and uncomplicated. If any of our products ever break, wear out, or fail to exceed your every expectation simply return it for a replacement.
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PRECISION ROUTER BASE
A more stable way to support your Dremel. Our sturdy, compact base is the best way to hold a Dremel for freehand routing, inlaying, widening fret slots and more.


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STEWMAC’S RESOURCES & GUIDES


MAKE CUSTOM BINDING

How to trim, laminate, and install custom binding. StewMac visits guitar maker Maegen Wells, her specialty is building archtop acoustic guitars.

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SCRAPING FOR SHARP LOOKING BINDING

Learn how to make and use a scraper for cleaning binding after spraying a sunburst.

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HOW MUCH PURFLING?

A handy chart for determining how much purfling is needed for the specific parts of dreadnought and 000-style acoustic guitars.

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