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blahblahwoofwoof
 Post subject: SuperSoft II
PostPosted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:45 pm 
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Anyone using this? I'm curious about it.

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/supe ... quart.aspx
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Steve Kinnaird
 Post subject: Re: SuperSoft II
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Yeah, a lot of us are.
I use it when bending some stubborn material.

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Fred Tellier
 Post subject: Re: SuperSoft II
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I think we all have some and it is useful for the stubborn woods.

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Kent Chasson
 Post subject: Re: SuperSoft II
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Steve, do you wait longer after bending before glueing end blocks and lining after using SS?

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Haans
 Post subject: Re: SuperSoft II
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I spray it on, wipe excess off and wait overnite. Bend it, heat it up good, let it cool, then quickly take off the top slat, blanket and paper. Clamp it back in and let it sit overnite. Next day, clamp it in the mould and bend the other side...soon as the second side is done, I cut them to size and glue in the blocks.
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I've played with soaking small pieces in SS2 for several hours. You can just about bend it without heat!
Your mileage may vary.
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Would this stuff help me to bend 1/8" plywood for the soundboard and back for a double bass? I have tried using an iron over a male-mold with so-so results.

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Steve Kinnaird
 Post subject: Re: SuperSoft II
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Kent Chasson wrote:
Steve, do you wait longer after bending before glueing end blocks and lining after using SS?


Hi Kent, no not really.
As soon as the sides are dry, cool and set--sort of like Haans--they're trimmed and glued.

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 Post subject: Re: SuperSoft II
PostPosted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:00 pm 
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Thanks, I was talking to a builder / friend who has a few sets from 'The Tree" got from me. He knows it can be prone to breaking while bending sides, especially for cut-a-ways and asked me about best ways to bend it. I had read that in bending Quilted Mahogany that less water is better. (I think from Frank Ford on frets.com) I'm not foolish enough to do it myself. Anyhow, I recommend Super Soft but really had never seen it used. :-)

I'm about to billet this table for resaw. Billeting my last boards was one of the most stressful things I've ever done. LOL At 13 1/2 feet long. I can't get it to my brothers cabinet shop without renting a large truck and some stronger men than me. [uncle]

I stare at my chalk lines, tape measure oops_sign , c-claps, skill saw and guide board, saying NO. Rent the truck, take it to the shop! eek
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Steve Kinnaird
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Holy cow, just look at that ^ !
It's just begging to be made into guitars.
Congrats on that beauty.

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Kent Chasson
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Thanks Steve and Haans. Good to know.

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blahblahwoofwoof
 Post subject: Re: SuperSoft II
PostPosted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 5:12 am 
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Sorry didn't mean to drift off topic. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for the word on SuperSoft II.
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Haans
 Post subject: Re: SuperSoft II
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Sure thing Kent. Make sure you let it soak in good before wiping off the excess. If I go more than 24 hours, I re-spray and wait before bending.
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