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Post by alexkirtley on Feb 3, 2018 17:45:53 GMT
I'm trying to find an inexpensive bending iron, I'm looking to get a good workshop going so I'm slowly gathering tools needed, starting with some of the more specialized ones, are there any good ones on the market that don't cost a fortune?
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
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My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Feb 4, 2018 11:58:42 GMT
Keep an eye on ebay there are often luthier tools coming up for sale. Other than that your looking at this one for £280Cheers Gary |
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Post by Alan J on Feb 6, 2018 21:30:57 GMT
Have you thought about using a heating mat instead. One of the difficulties with a vending iron is that it can only heat a very small (10mm) section at one time. A heating mat can cook a whole couple of inches making curves smoother.
You can then make your vending iron out of whatever you like.
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leoroberts
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My main instrument is: probably needing new strings
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 7, 2018 8:09:01 GMT
Have you thought about using a heating mat instead. One of the difficulties with a vending iron is that it can only heat a very small (10mm) section at one time. A heating mat can cook a whole couple of inches making curves smoother. You can then make your vending iron out of whatever you like. Welcome to the forum, Alan J - why not introduce yourself in the...ermmm...introductions section? |
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Post by nkforster on Feb 20, 2018 20:42:49 GMT
If you want to understand how to use a bending iron, I've made a few videos over the years: Nigel www.nkforsterguitars.com |
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
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My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Apr 5, 2018 15:59:03 GMT
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Jo whoever he is.
