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...then there's the Hallam jig, which came into existence in Garry Hallams shop in the UK after a discussion about Jim Olsen's set up over on 'The Luthier Community'. I was lucky enough to get one of prototypes, or at least from the first batch, and I sure like it better than any other that I've tried (which is most of the ones mentioned in this thread, and then some). It replaced at least two jigs in my shop, as I can use it for both flat and arch top guitars and mandolins. I mounted mine on a board with adjustable brackets to cradle a guitar, and with "French cleats" on the back, so it can be stored on the shop wall when not in use. Set up / break down is very quick and easy with this arrangement.



This just in! Garry now sells them http://www.luthiertools.co.uk/ (I have no financial interest in the enterprise, even though there's a picture from my shop on his web site)

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Rian Gitar og Mandolin

thanks for the heads-up Arnt! do you mean Garry now sells the stuff on his site? - i´ve been wanting one of those since i first put my eyes on said thread at Luthier´s community. besides its pedigree, it´s also the prettier and more elegant binding jig i´ve ever seen.
i still can´t find the jig in his luthiertools site, maybe he´s still baking them?

cheers,
miguel.

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Not sure, email him

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Rian Gitar og Mandolin

Just did!

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