they are 6 in wide outside to outside. Solid patterns are not needed  the steel slats work with the outside.  You can make them solid but you soon find out you have a lot of heavy patterns and storing them is a problem.
   Also the open pattern allows for a faster heat up and cool down. they absorb heat. They also add to the cost
			
			
									
									Good tutorial for bending sides?
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Re: Good tutorial for bending sides?
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
				