Binding v. purfling [Archive]

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MartinPiana

11-19-2008, 04:20 PM

Excuse my ignorance, but what exactly is the difference between binding and purfling?

MartinPiana

11-19-2008, 04:46 PM

Thanks Jim. I didn't realize there was anything between the binding and the wood besides glue....

MartinPiana

11-19-2008, 05:16 PM

Gorgeous!

So when somebody says 5-ply binding, are the inner "plies" considered purfling?