bending cutaway sides

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koa2019
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bending cutaway sides

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just wondering how thin should the sides be for bending a cutaway side on a soprano uke it is a tight radius?
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I do 1/16 in .065
I also use windex with ammonia D
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koa2019
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How does the windex help the bend? Do you use it insted of water?
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yes ammonia acts as a cell softener
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koa2019
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Thanks, John
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