Heat blankets: What do you do? - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T14:23:18Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/heat-blankets-what-do-you-do?feed=yes&xn_auth=noVery nice and thank you for t…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-05:2177249:Comment:1235862013-12-05T03:34:39.362ZJ R Emmetthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JREmmett
<p>Very nice and thank you for the complete description of your system!</p>
<p>Very nice and thank you for the complete description of your system!</p> Shop around all the listed…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-05:2177249:Comment:1233542013-12-05T03:17:14.716ZErnest Kleinmanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ErnestKleinman
<p> Shop around all the listed mfr./s sizes and prices vary .I bought mine years ago. Size the blanket for it./s intended use. Safety first.</p>
<p> Shop around all the listed mfr./s sizes and prices vary .I bought mine years ago. Size the blanket for it./s intended use. Safety first.</p> JR emmett FYI I only use…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-05:2177249:Comment:1234182013-12-05T03:14:13.409ZErnest Kleinmanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ErnestKleinman
<p> JR emmett FYI I only use the router on my 1 1/4in by 18in omega blanket , as it does not draw too many amps it climbs to 250 F vy slowly I set the router speed control to 150 deg F and place my bridge on the blanket in preperation for using 315 test hide glue. I put glue the bridge and the top and clamp quickly as it sets up in 1 minute cleanup with soda straws and hot water. I have an oven thermostat $20 that regulates the temp.</p>
<p> JR emmett FYI I only use the router on my 1 1/4in by 18in omega blanket , as it does not draw too many amps it climbs to 250 F vy slowly I set the router speed control to 150 deg F and place my bridge on the blanket in preperation for using 315 test hide glue. I put glue the bridge and the top and clamp quickly as it sets up in 1 minute cleanup with soda straws and hot water. I have an oven thermostat $20 that regulates the temp.</p> Great post JR!!! Very well s…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-05:2177249:Comment:1235832013-12-05T01:04:05.072ZHesh Breakstonehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HeshBreakstone
<p>Great post JR!!! Very well said.</p>
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<p>Kerry I'm not sure what you want the heat blankets for but the only thing that I use mine for is bending acoustic guitar sides. Although the rig is a bit pricy so too is a highly figured set of "The Tree" so for me it was actually cheap insurance, cheaper than replacing exotic wood sides that is.</p>
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<p>For repair work I'm with Mark and most of our removal of exterior stuff, i.e. bridges, fret board extensions, etc. we use a 250 watt…</p>
<p>Great post JR!!! Very well said.</p>
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<p>Kerry I'm not sure what you want the heat blankets for but the only thing that I use mine for is bending acoustic guitar sides. Although the rig is a bit pricy so too is a highly figured set of "The Tree" so for me it was actually cheap insurance, cheaper than replacing exotic wood sides that is.</p>
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<p>For repair work I'm with Mark and most of our removal of exterior stuff, i.e. bridges, fret board extensions, etc. we use a 250 watt heat lamp and custom fitted, cardboard shields covered in heavy foil. Any exposed cracks are taped up with that metallic tape used for duct work, not duct tape, the metal stuff.</p>
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<p>If your application is for a large blanket for side bending when I was looking around for mine John Hall at Blues Creek guitars (he has a web site) had the best prices and my blanket and controller have served me very well with no issues.</p> I have Watlow strips and reg…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-05:2177249:Comment:1234902013-12-05T00:50:02.118ZMark A. Kanehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkAKane
<p> I have Watlow strips and regulate them with a dimmer switch. Works fine. Having said that, I use a heat lamp for most removal jobs. It's what I'm used to, so I don't reach for the heater very often. I made up a bunch of guitar-specific heat shields/reflectors from heavy cardboard wrapped in heavy aluminum foil. Some have specific bridge shaped cutouts in them (Martin, Taylor, etc.) The heat goes where I want it, plus I have direct visual cues in addition to a pyrometer to tell me how hot…</p>
<p> I have Watlow strips and regulate them with a dimmer switch. Works fine. Having said that, I use a heat lamp for most removal jobs. It's what I'm used to, so I don't reach for the heater very often. I made up a bunch of guitar-specific heat shields/reflectors from heavy cardboard wrapped in heavy aluminum foil. Some have specific bridge shaped cutouts in them (Martin, Taylor, etc.) The heat goes where I want it, plus I have direct visual cues in addition to a pyrometer to tell me how hot the surface is. The blanket hides the visual, and I <em>really</em> want to see whats going on. </p> I have the older LMI timer/te…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-04:2177249:Comment:1234122013-12-04T22:38:08.933Znathan clarkhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/nathanclark
<p>I have the older LMI timer/temp control, a bridge removal blanket and bridge plate removal blanket. The bridge plate removal blanket is great but the bridge blanket is smaller than I would like for belly bridges. Consequently, I still use a heat lamp for some reglues. I've never bothered buying the fretboard tongue blanket for fretboard extensions although I've been meaning to.</p>
<p>I have the older LMI timer/temp control, a bridge removal blanket and bridge plate removal blanket. The bridge plate removal blanket is great but the bridge blanket is smaller than I would like for belly bridges. Consequently, I still use a heat lamp for some reglues. I've never bothered buying the fretboard tongue blanket for fretboard extensions although I've been meaning to.</p> Ernest, that is a very creati…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-04:2177249:Comment:1234072013-12-04T18:12:01.391ZJ R Emmetthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JREmmett
<p>Ernest, that is a very creative lost cost solution. Most router controllers are SCR based which effectively regulate what portion of the AC voltage is supplied over time. Here's a pretty good description of how they work:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.mcgoff-bethune.com/manufact/cci/technical/SCR-Guide.PDF">http://www.mcgoff-bethune.com/manufact/cci/technical/SCR-Guide.PDF</a></p>
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<p>Please note that SCR's usually fail as a short, which will result in continuous full power…</p>
<p>Ernest, that is a very creative lost cost solution. Most router controllers are SCR based which effectively regulate what portion of the AC voltage is supplied over time. Here's a pretty good description of how they work:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.mcgoff-bethune.com/manufact/cci/technical/SCR-Guide.PDF">http://www.mcgoff-bethune.com/manufact/cci/technical/SCR-Guide.PDF</a></p>
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<p>Please note that SCR's usually fail as a short, which will result in continuous full power application to the heater. My previous comments about continuous temperature monitoring and unattended apply.</p>
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<p>I am not criticizing the approach one bit (in fact, I am going to look for my old router speed control to try this out) - just communicating the safety concerns so that it can be used safely!</p>
<p> </p> How much did you pay for the…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-04:2177249:Comment:1234032013-12-04T17:05:04.335ZSteve Ghttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/SteveG
<p>How much did you pay for the blankets?</p>
<p>How much did you pay for the blankets?</p> I get my heating blankets fro…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-04:2177249:Comment:1233422013-12-04T16:21:10.875ZErnest Kleinmanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ErnestKleinman
<p>I get my heating blankets from omega or watlow, and the heat controller for smaller blankets is a cheap router speed controller rated to 15 amps.RTR speed control from harbor freight , paid $15.</p>
<p>I get my heating blankets from omega or watlow, and the heat controller for smaller blankets is a cheap router speed controller rated to 15 amps.RTR speed control from harbor freight , paid $15.</p> Well said!
Add Benchmark to t…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-03:2177249:Comment:1233082013-12-03T15:01:31.166ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>Well said!</p>
<p>Add Benchmark to the list of blanket manufacturers. Their contact person is Tina Carmona :</p>
<p>tinac@benchmarkthermal.com</p>
<p>Well said!</p>
<p>Add Benchmark to the list of blanket manufacturers. Their contact person is Tina Carmona :</p>
<p>tinac@benchmarkthermal.com</p>