I am about ready to buy a side bending blanket, and a controller. I was looking at the LMI controller, but the 6" x 24" blanket at Blues Creek Guitars seems like a better size. How specific are the different controllers to specific blankets? Is it possibly just connectors? Can I use the LMI controller with the Blues creek blanket? Or is it best to bypass the Luthier supplies and go to the manufacturers of the blankets? Anything special about controllers? I am very handy with electrical stuff. What do you recommend? I am looking for a good setup, not something that, should I want to build lots of ukes over time, that I will want to replace. I like good tools.
Any recommendations on the best route for a heating blanket and controller?
Also, been reading Cumpiano's book, the bending iron looks like exactly what I need for bending the radii of my plinth veneers ( they are generally about 1.8mm thick depending on species) I currently do it 'ghetto style' boiling water, heat gun, clamps, cauls, cuss words, and do not break too many pieces. I think a bending iron will be perfect. Any recommendations or thoughts on bending irons?
Any recommendations on the best route for a heating blanket and controller?
Also, been reading Cumpiano's book, the bending iron looks like exactly what I need for bending the radii of my plinth veneers ( they are generally about 1.8mm thick depending on species) I currently do it 'ghetto style' boiling water, heat gun, clamps, cauls, cuss words, and do not break too many pieces. I think a bending iron will be perfect. Any recommendations or thoughts on bending irons?