bending cutaway sides
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bending cutaway sides
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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Re: bending cutaway sides
I do 1/16 in .065
I also use windex with ammonia D
I also use windex with ammonia D
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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Re: bending cutaway sides
How does the windex help the bend? Do you use it insted of water?
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Re: bending cutaway sides
yes ammonia acts as a cell softener
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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Re: bending cutaway sides
Thanks, John