Jerryc41
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I am thinking of trying one out of a door skin. I took some mahogany doors apart..
Years ago, we had a piano delivered, and it arrived in a wooden crate made out of mahogany. I can't believe I didn't keep that wood.
I am thinking of trying one out of a door skin. I took some mahogany doors apart..
The arch in the back is simply for looks,
Here are some pics of the latest build. I took some pics during the building process to help show how things go together. Started drawing up the plans, should be able to post them in a day or two.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/roRJ4M7667ZLDVwi9
Brad
Sorry Jerry, I had meant to post my side bender photos. You need an 8-10” long section of galvanized or black pipe, around 2.5 to 3.0” in diameter and a pipe strap to secure it to a section of 2x4. These are readily available at Home Depot or Lowe’s, as well as the electric charcoal starter. The charcoal starter will have to be compressed somewhat in a vise to fit inside the pipe. The 1/8” birch ply bends easily at about 250 F and the shape does not need to be terribly exact. The use of the workboard smooths out the shape.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CRiUCpCeSnywGHpMA
Brad
Thanks. I used similar pipe, but it was from a fence, so smaller diameter. I used a propane torch, which lacks any control for temperature. On the other hand, I could have different temperatures at different parts of the pipe.
And for those that do not want to bend the sides, here are the old plans. The sides can be curved as shown using the work board. It shows still another way to attach the neck. You can use the dimensions given in the Y3 plans for different sizes. And the bracing shown is not necessary if you are using the 1/8” birch plywood for the top. Thinner woods for the top and back will require braces. I will get to that shortly.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9WLREHZgXtpRWtSr7
Brad