Parto
Active member
So to date I have used a fox style bender I built to bend sides. I've managed not to break any sides so far but, having watched Beau's videos on laminated sides and solid kerfing, have decided to try some hand bending.
Does anyone have any suggestions on which version to get. I have been leaning more towards the Luthier Bench version rather than Ibex but they both cost over £200 and I've heard the luthier bench version can take quite a while to arrive. Does anyone have any experience with any cheaper Chinese versions?
Another option would be to try and build one (if similar results can be got to the commercial versions). I don't have access to a torch (and it looks scary) so has anyone built using easier charcoal starter or bulb in aluminium pipe?
Does anyone have any suggestions on which version to get. I have been leaning more towards the Luthier Bench version rather than Ibex but they both cost over £200 and I've heard the luthier bench version can take quite a while to arrive. Does anyone have any experience with any cheaper Chinese versions?
Another option would be to try and build one (if similar results can be got to the commercial versions). I don't have access to a torch (and it looks scary) so has anyone built using easier charcoal starter or bulb in aluminium pipe?