Luthier Tool Prices
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Luthier Purfling Tool Instructions included. Click here for training videos
$235
End mills:
Carbide micro-end mills are essential for cutting a clean channel. It is advisable to purchase the end mills in pairs. You won't want to be caught without a back up. I stock the following sizes (I recommend using end mills that are 0.10mm smaller than your purfling):
1.00mm .040" $32/pair
1.10mm .043" $32/pair
1.20mm .047" $32/pair
1.30mm .051" $32/pair
1.40mm .055" $32/pair
1.50mm .059" $32/pair
1.59mm .062" (1/16") $32/pair
1.97mm .062" (1/16") $39/pair
2.39mm .094" (3/32") $39/pair
2.77mm .109" (7/64") $39/pair
1/8" ball end mill for setting the depth of the recurve after the purfling is in (spare not necessary). $21.50 each
Foredom Sets:
The preferred set is the K.8303 which includes the Foredom® M.SR-SCT 1/6 hp 115V Series SR hanging motor, metal foot pedal control, and 44T collet handpiece. $347
Where 220V is standard, the preferred set is the K.8303 which includes the M.SR-FCT-2CE 1/6 hp 230V hanging motor, heavy duty plastic foot control, H.44T collet handpiece and the correct plug for your location. $312
Handpiece:
Can be ordered separately. The H.44T is the standard 1"diameter handpiece which comes with the size collet needed for the endmills plus 2 others $78
Hanger:
The MAMH-2 hanger- This hanger has the advantage of being able to be wall mounted or attached to the bench. I include with the tool information to determine the optimal height above the workbench. $94
Other hangers, motors, footpedals and handpieces are available. Go to the Foredom site to see more options.
There is an additional shipping cost for all items.