All Discussions Tagged 'Side' - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T19:02:34Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Side&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSide bender questions....tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-12-04:2177249:Topic:479342010-12-04T22:14:02.582ZGage Hallandhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GageHalland
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<div>I'm new here, so I'll just introduce myself. My name is Gage, now that that's done...</div>
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<div>I'm building a new Side Bender, and I just wanted to get some advice from those of you using the Fox Universal style benders. After watching the Taylor factory tour videos on Youtube, I started to imagine a whole new side bender utilizing much of the same features found in the Taylor bender (albeit without all the automation.) Up 'til now I've…</div>
Hi everyone,<div><br/></div>
<div>I'm new here, so I'll just introduce myself. My name is Gage, now that that's done...</div>
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<div>I'm building a new Side Bender, and I just wanted to get some advice from those of you using the Fox Universal style benders. After watching the Taylor factory tour videos on Youtube, I started to imagine a whole new side bender utilizing much of the same features found in the Taylor bender (albeit without all the automation.) Up 'til now I've used a Fox bender with light bulbs (never tried the silicone heat blankets) and I'm wondering if anyone's used silicone rollers for the upper and lower bout cauls? I've talked to a roller manufacturer, and they can produce a heated roller, which seemed like an interesting bender feature. Does anyone see a possible benefit from having what is essentially a heated caul that rolls smoothly over the bouts, rather than the typical hard wood? Also, because of the heated rollers rigidity, you could build a single sided bender that would allow faster, easier set up of the pre-bent sides.</div>
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<div>I'm basically throwing this out to see if there are any obvious flaws in my theory...</div>
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<div>G. B. Halland</div>
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<div>Also, any suggestions on where to get extension springs for a Fox Bender? All my local hardware stores are no longer carrying them.</div> What to use to fill cracks in a newer Martin 00016-GTE?tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-11-30:2177249:Topic:476352010-11-30T02:58:51.269ZJeff Perkinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffPerkins
I've repaired a side crack in a Martin 00016-GTE, structurally. What would you guys use to fill in the crack? I've already sealed it with shellac. Should I use nitro or CA and scrape? Any help would be appreciated. I'm afraid of sanding or scraping through the finish. It's the satin finish.<div><br/></div>
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I've repaired a side crack in a Martin 00016-GTE, structurally. What would you guys use to fill in the crack? I've already sealed it with shellac. Should I use nitro or CA and scrape? Any help would be appreciated. I'm afraid of sanding or scraping through the finish. It's the satin finish.<div><br/></div>
<div><br/></div> Fabric Softener and Side Bending?tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-07-21:2177249:Topic:328082010-07-21T06:23:59.405ZFrank Medinahttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/FrankMedina
Hi all,<br/>I was just watching a video on Youtube of luthier Kim Walker. He recommends putting a little Fabric Softener in the water you use to bend sides. Has anyone tried this?<br/>Thanks<br/> -Frank<br/>
Hi all,<br/>I was just watching a video on Youtube of luthier Kim Walker. He recommends putting a little Fabric Softener in the water you use to bend sides. Has anyone tried this?<br/>Thanks<br/> -Frank<br/>