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| Author: | coke_zero [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Fox style bender plans |
Hello all, I want to get a Fox Bender, however these are not sold in the UK (as far as I am aware). I could buy one from a few US suppliers but the customs fee will add on a huge amount which I can't bare to pay. Does anyone know where I can get good detailed plans to make one myself? Also, for any UK or European members, where on earth (well where in the EU  ) can I get a silicone blanket and themostat?Thanks again. EDIT: If anyone in the UK has an old one they want to sell... 
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fox style bender plans |
luthier cool tools has a print I believe also you can find a plan in the guitar makers manual by Jim Williams |
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| Author: | segovia [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fox style bender plans |
I bought some from LMI, I ended up modifying the design but the basics are there John PS some of the dimensions are incorrect |
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| Author: | unkabob [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fox style bender plans |
There is nothing complicated about a fox type bender. The silicone blanket system is a little simpler, particularly if you keep changing models. I use a lightbulb bender (2X150 watts) and have built three styles of ukulele,an Irish bouzouki and a guitar. I use the same base with bulbs and build the form to fit over the base. Check out the archives at www.hanalima.com . This covers ukuleles but enlarge the concept to fit a guitar. I would show pictures if I knew how. Bob 
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| Author: | rick48 [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fox style bender plans |
Fox guitar side bender, we have a set of detailed plans that may interest you. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Tue Jun 22, 2010 4:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fox style bender plans |
Try here http://www.omega.co.uk/ppt/pptsc.asp?ref=SRMU_HEATER They also do controllers (which were a bit pricey as I remember) Look for a 6" X 36" totalling about 600 to 900 watt (I think) - check out SRMU020836 on the tables - others on forum will keep you right, or check specs at suppliers sites. I built my own fox style bender, and use 3 x 200 watt bulbs with heatproof fittings/wiring, lined the base and forms with alufoil, could send photos of the details if you want I used photos from the web to get an idea of sizes (from the form length) and have bent EIR, mahogany and figured silkwood successfully, but would suggest a blanket for more difficult woods. Hope this helps |
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| Author: | John Killin [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fox style bender plans |
I built a bender from info found in this thread. viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=21663&hilit=Fox+Bender Todd Stock puts a drawing of his side template and includes measurements. Follow his bending form tutorial and you are there. |
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| Author: | Tim L [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fox style bender plans |
Peter, If you can not find a set of plans anywhere else that are acceptable, I have a set of the Fox style plans that I bought from LMI years ago. It is 2 extra large prints, no print for the cutaway arm, although I did make my own after taking a few measurements from a friends, and could forward that info. I have been thinking of putting the plans and a couple of sets in the buy & sell. If that is what you want let me know. Although shipping overseas may be the expensive part. Tim |
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