LMI Binding Router Bit + Bearing Sets

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LMI Binding Router Bit + Bearing Sets, Complete Set
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LMI Binding Router Bit + Bearing Sets

A trusted classic, now available exclusively at StewMac!

We don’t often talk about the competition—but sometimes, a competitor just gets it right. The LMI Binding Cutter is one of those tools. Originally developed by our longtime friends (and competitor) Luthier’s Mercantile International (LMI), this system earned a loyal following from both builders and guitar techs for good reason.

Built around a premium Whiteside cutter and paired with high-quality, long-lasting sealed bearings, it gives luthiers the control and precision they need to cut flawless, consistent binding and purfling channels. Whether you're just starting out or replacing parts on an LMI setup you've used for years, this system delivers everything you need: reliability, flexibility, and simplicity.

Now available only from StewMac.

Individual LMI Binding Router Bearings can be purchased separately.
Please note: StewMac and LMI brand binding tools are not cross compatible with each other.

Pro Tip: The low-mounted bearing position on this cutter helps it stay aligned with the guitar body’s side—especially helpful for deep channels or rebinding work.

LMI Binding Bit Only

  • Made by Whiteside, one of the most trusted names in router bits
  • 5° downshear for clean, consistent, flat-bottom, square-channel cuts
  • Add your own bearings or replace a worn-out bit

Cutter diameter: 1"
Cutter height: .75"
Shank diameter: .25"

LMI Binding Bit + Bearings, Standard Set
A basic starter set, perfect for builders who want the most common sizes at their fingertips. This set includes the bit plus 5 popular bearings to cover the most popular binding + purfling combinations.

Includes:

  • Binding Cutter bit (long shank)
  • Hex key
  • 5 precision-fit bearings (see sizes below)
Bearing diameter    Size of ledge cut   
 
.880" (22.352mm) .060" (1.524mm)
 
.860" (21.844mm) .070" (1.778mm)
 
.800" (20.320mm) .100" (2.540mm)
 
.660" (16.764mm) .170" (4.318mm)
 
.640" (16.256mm) .180" (4.572mm)
 
.620" (15.748mm) .190" (4.826mm)
 
.600" (15.240mm) .200" (5.080mm)
 


LMI Binding Bit + Bearings, Complete Set
The full range. This set gives you the flexibility to cut nearly any binding or purfling ledge width from .060" to .230". Ideal for pro shops and serious builders.

Includes:

  • Binding Cutter bit (long shank)
  • Hex key
  • Full set of 17 precision-fit bearings (see sizes below)
Bearing diameter    Size of ledge cut   
 
.880" (22.352mm) .060" (1.524mm)
 
.860" (21.844mm) .070" (1.778mm)
 
.840" (21.336mm) .080" (2.032mm)
 
.800" (20.320mm) .100" (2.540mm)
 
.780" (19.812mm) .110" (2.794mm)
 
.760" (19.304mm) .120" (3.048mm)
 
.740" (18.796mm) .130" (3.302mm)
 
.720" (18.288mm) .140" (3.556mm)
 
.700" (17.780mm) .150" (3.810mm)
 
.680" (17.272mm) .160" (4.064mm)
 
.660" (16.764mm) .170" (4.318mm)
 
.640" (16.256mm) .180" (4.572mm)
 
.620" (15.748mm) .190" (4.826mm)
 
.600" (15.240mm) .200" (5.080mm)
 
.580" (14.732mm) .210" (5.334mm)
 
.560" (14.224mm) .220" (5.588mm)
 
.540" (13.716mm) .230" (5.842mm)
 
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