great. Just building one at the moment. Got all the parts at omega. Do you think this method is preferable over the tightening system like the LMII side bender uses? This one is at least easier to build :)
@gengar678 I think you're talking about a Fox style bending system. In which case I would say I'm happier with the method I use. If you want to contact me by email I'd be happy to answer any queries you might have, or discuss anything.
@marksguitars5 Small Internet. I use to bend the sides for my metal body reso's with the building mold and a body form . Although the side was one piece of metal that wrapped aroung the form starting at the neck and ending at the cutaway it was a simular idea and I wondered if it would have worked with wood. So now I know.
Ziricote can be a bit of problem, and maple depending on how it is cut tends to ripple and warp given the chance, although the solid forms do help prevent this greatly.
What is the thickness of your side? did you wet the wood first and if so how did you do that? do you dip the side in a water or did you spay water on it' What is the temperature of your heating blanket when you start bending?
I really like this king of video, I built myself about 10 guitars and specially jumbo like gibson SJ-200.
side thickness - 2mm. I did wet the wood first by pouring water on it, smearing it around with a cloth and shaking off the excess. Heat of blanket unknown as I just start with the temp control wound right up, and bend the wood according to how it feels. As soon as its bent I turn it back to 100C. Hope this is helpful to you.
great. Just building one at the moment. Got all the parts at omega. Do you think this method is preferable over the tightening system like the LMII side bender uses? This one is at least easier to build :)
gengar678 3 months ago
@gengar678 I think you're talking about a Fox style bending system. In which case I would say I'm happier with the method I use. If you want to contact me by email I'd be happy to answer any queries you might have, or discuss anything.
Happy building!
Mark
marksguitars5 3 months ago
This is such a beautiful wood
sirgreggins8824 4 months ago
There you go! Thanks for sharing.
chrispaulick 1 year ago
@chrispaulick Hi chris how incredible. Only last night i was watching you do the armrest binding. thanks for sharing. now am off to try it. Mark.
marksguitars5 1 year ago
@marksguitars5 Small Internet. I use to bend the sides for my metal body reso's with the building mold and a body form . Although the side was one piece of metal that wrapped aroung the form starting at the neck and ending at the cutaway it was a simular idea and I wondered if it would have worked with wood. So now I know.
chrispaulick 1 year ago
Great presentation and job well done. Where did you source your heat blanket and thermocoupler and temp switch?
gazpal42 2 years ago
Did you experiment any bending problem with all kind of wood (maple, cocobolo, east Indian rosewood.)
dirac007 3 years ago
Ziricote can be a bit of problem, and maple depending on how it is cut tends to ripple and warp given the chance, although the solid forms do help prevent this greatly.
Mark
marksguitars5 3 years ago
What is the thickness of your side? did you wet the wood first and if so how did you do that? do you dip the side in a water or did you spay water on it' What is the temperature of your heating blanket when you start bending?
I really like this king of video, I built myself about 10 guitars and specially jumbo like gibson SJ-200.
dirac007 3 years ago
side thickness - 2mm. I did wet the wood first by pouring water on it, smearing it around with a cloth and shaking off the excess. Heat of blanket unknown as I just start with the temp control wound right up, and bend the wood according to how it feels. As soon as its bent I turn it back to 100C. Hope this is helpful to you.
best wishes, Mark
marksguitars5 3 years ago