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| Author: | sdsollod [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re-bending Sides from Dread to GA... |
I have a Back and Side set of Brazilian Rosewood I got from a friend. The sides are already bent to a dreadnaught shape. I am considering re-bending the sides to a grand auditorium shape. Can this be done readily? Am I asking for trouble?  Should I just go with the dread shape? Any tips for re-shaping the sides? ...BTW, it's flat sawn. (If this is not a good idea, I may just leave it for a future build...)Just thought I'd get opinions... Thanks, Steve |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re-bending Sides from Dread to GA... |
I have successfully rebent sides into different shapes. You ought to be ok. That being said, on high value wood already in a useable shape, why temp fate? |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re-bending Sides from Dread to GA... |
Quote: why temp fate? You're probably right... |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re-bending Sides from Dread to GA... |
I have never bent BRW so I don't know. I have rebent sapele with no problem, byt when it comes to expensive wood I get nervous. I'd lean toward what MF said. But then, if you are good at bending maybe it would be worth a try. So in summary, I suppose I am of little help. |
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| Author: | Glen H [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re-bending Sides from Dread to GA... |
If it were my wood I wouldn't try it. Rebending can go easily or NOT. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re-bending Sides from Dread to GA... |
yes it can be rebent , to help assure success use a steam iron and use the steam setting and start to "flatten the dred" then rebend in the bender , if you are hand bending don't flatten |
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| Author: | Glenn LaSalle [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re-bending Sides from Dread to GA... |
I recent some very curly Black Acacia - Did as John suggested, used my Iron and steamed her down. Glenn |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re-bending Sides from Dread to GA... |
Thanks for the replies guys. If I bend it from a dreadnaught shape to grand auditorium it doesn't seem it would be that much of a drastic difference... I may just put this one on the shelf for the time being. Once I finish my current build  and post some photos, ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") I'm thinking about my next build... Maybe a bubinga OM with venetian cutaway or a peruvian walnut grand auditorium with a florentine... so many choices... so little time...
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re-bending Sides from Dread to GA... |
I wouldn't do it my self. I'm not the greatest on a hot pipe though. Every time I correct a bend I get flat spots that can be a real pain to get right. IF it was East Indian or something like that then maybe but not BW... at least from my experience and level of expertise. |
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| Author: | Daniel Minard [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re-bending Sides from Dread to GA... |
Not being a big fan of Dreadnoughts, I would give it a try. SuperSoft II is your friend whenever facing a challenging bending job. I am wondering why some folks recommend straightening the sides first. If you're using a Fox bender, you'd have to clip the blanket package together well, to assure even heating, but I don't think it'd be a problem... Easy to say, since I've never (touch wood) had to do it. I'd at least try a dry run before I straightened out the sides. Just another two cents worth... |
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