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I think the only advantage of a "jig",
is to determine the center of the ski *base*,
and translate that mark to the top of the ski.
(because you want to center a binding at the mid-line of the base, and *not* the top of the ski, because those two geometries aren't necessarily consistent with eachother)
For all other setup,
I get by just fine with a set of vernier calipers...
I have found the jig I made is much faster and more accurate than using other jigs or by paper templates especially when doing multiple NNN BC bindings in one session. I started using the calipers awhile back but take longer to find your center marks over the simple paper centering ruler that is easy to balance either side of center from metal edge to metal edge. The templates I came up with made from aluminum flat plates can be used on any width ski and have their own center mark built in. So once you get front and back center mark with the paper centering ruler you clamp the template at ski center and balance point and drill away. 10-15 minutes max for a pair screwed and glued and bang on. But yes I will admit I am having much fun playing with the new digital caliper I bought for checking screw and drill depth etc.
