I think, from memory because it is still packed, that my heating blanket and bending forms are 6" wide and I would never bend anything that wide.
Sounds like you are fine with 5.5". Keep us posted - your bender sounds very cool!
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| Author: | Cartierusm [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Side Width |
I'm building an automated side bender that will bend both sides at once and a cutaway and I'm wondering what the widest sides any of you bend. I figure 5 1/2" would be pretty wide and will probably go for 12" total width? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks. |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Side Width |
I think, from memory because it is still packed, that my heating blanket and bending forms are 6" wide and I would never bend anything that wide. Sounds like you are fine with 5.5". Keep us posted - your bender sounds very cool!
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Side Width |
12" should be safe! Make sure the sides are well supported across all that width! I do not make dreads. so 10" is fine for me! Even though i need less! My bender has worked great for 33 years!! Planning well as your are doing will make it much more pleasant in your guitarmaking future!! Mike
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