New Bender
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New Bender
I bought the Blues Creek universal bender, along with several shoes from John Hall, back in March. I've been out of commission for a couple of months, but I'm getting back into action.
I finally used the bender for the first time. I paired it with the thermostat and blanket from LMI. I bent a set of mahogany.
I finally used the bender for the first time. I paired it with the thermostat and blanket from LMI. I bent a set of mahogany.
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Re: New Bender
Nice Diane. Looks like it worked well for you
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the binding machine is the fleishman this is a blues creek bender.
glad you like it. I bent about 5000 sets off my old one and still working
glad you like it. I bent about 5000 sets off my old one and still working
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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I corrected my comment. I had the binding cutter on my mind when I made this post. Sorry about the error.tippie53 wrote:the binding machine is the fleishman this is a blues creek bender.
glad you like it. I bent about 5000 sets off my old one and still working
It's a very nice bender.
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Diane- I used the original Blue's Creek bender for years and then copied it to make a new one with a few modifications. It worked great as it originally came, but I can never leave well enough alone! The handles/clamp cauls on the one you have look interesting. Looks there are 3 dowels on the handle/clamp cauls. Are any of those free rolling or are they all stationary? I also used a router speed controller for 20 years on the blanket, which worked fine. Recently I got that LMI controller and its terrific. Love it. - Bob
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They are 7/8 in dowels
they don't roll but you can put a sleeve on them to do that with PVC pipe.
I have one that is wore that rolls I don't think it makes much difference
I think them not roll helps as I do like you Bob , lower upper and then waist the no roll keeps the stack from moving and lets the sides bend under a bit of tension
they don't roll but you can put a sleeve on them to do that with PVC pipe.
I have one that is wore that rolls I don't think it makes much difference
I think them not roll helps as I do like you Bob , lower upper and then waist the no roll keeps the stack from moving and lets the sides bend under a bit of tension
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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O.K. John thanks. Guess I'll have to make some handles. I have some aluminum rod, and I'm thinking maybe aluminum against the mold and wood dowels to use as the handle. It's so cool to keep improving things. Keeps us young!