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| Author: | Lavrov Guitars [ Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | side bending slats |
Hey all, so I just upgraded from bending iron to bending machine (just finished building it) and all I have left is to buy the slats. I was wondering however, I have a huge roll of aluminum, I think they sell them at hardware stores for like gutter linings or something. I was wondering if that was something that could be used for this, or do I specifically need to get those steel slats. Thanks you everybody! |
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| Author: | Pat Hawley [ Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bending slats |
My recommendation would be to get the spring steel slats. In my opinion, the spring resistance they provide offers important support for the wood during inside bends. Pat |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bending slats |
Maksim: That is what I use and it works but the slats tend to take the form of the mold. There may be an issue with certain woods re: staining IIRC but I have not had a problem. Maybe give it a try and see if you are happy and if not part with some money for the real macoy. Tom |
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| Author: | Lavrov Guitars [ Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bending slats |
Tom West wrote: Maksim: That is what I use and it works but the slats tend to take the form of the mold. There may be an issue with certain woods re: staining IIRC but I have not had a problem. Maybe give it a try and see if you are happy and if not part with some money for the real macoy. Tom Well if it actually lined one of my molds with it, and when I took it off, I just sprung back. And plus, if it does work for you but takes the shape, I have a huge roll so I could keep cutting it up until I run out and can afford the spring steel, right? |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bending slats |
I've bent dozens of sets with the same set.To me it's not a problem. Tom |
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| Author: | John Killin [ Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bending slats |
I bent my sides with them. I plan to get spring steel when I can, but the aluminum worked. I may have gotten lucky, but it did work. |
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| Author: | ernie [ Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bending slats |
Ditto, use the alum flashing material on my heated CL guitar overholtzer bender. |
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