Fret slot tool, bending machine

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deadedith

Fret slot tool, bending machine

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I purchased a bending machine from Blues Creek; works flawlessly and I recommend it; you can see it in the pic.

The jig is one I made in an afternoon from scrap wood, a couple of $5 toggle clamps from HF, and a slotting template from KMG; Ken also designed the jig. It is solid, easy to build, should last a lifetime. The saw from LMII was the most expensive part of the whole thing at $25.
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I grabbed the wrong saw for the pic. The correct saw is the smaller one in this picture.
Duh.
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how are you controlling depth? I used to superglue a stop on the side of the saw, and thanks for the tool review, the bender also makes a great morning coffee warmer
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Dave, soon you'll be fretting for hire! I might get one of Johns benders for my desk ornament too! Ha ha.

Kevin
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Here ya go.
I didn't get the bender jokes, but it's early morning and I need coffee.
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I did not show off either item to its best advantage - I had a power outage and had to scrunch everything close to a window at one end of the shop to get enough light. Apologies if any feelings hurt!
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Anyway, here's a better coffee warmer than a bending machine. :-)
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Love the cat photos . All looks good to me , information is always good to share .
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Dave, for heaven's sake - GET THAT CAT ANOTHER COFFEE MACHINE!
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