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Author:	Chansen [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:22 am ]
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After lots and lots of hand bending I threw in the towel. My cocobolo bindings were not going to let an amateur like myself get away with having a perfect fit. No, they just wanted to crack (one complete break), split and stay all lumpy. I tried bending them together and as individuals... no go. I did get them pretty close, but I just couldn't get some of the lumps and spring-back to settle down. Wishing I had a heat blanket the entire time. So I went a little unconventional and put all four bindings in one half of my mold. I wound them to the mold extremely tightly with string and two small clamps at the waist. Don't worry, I tested the string before using it and it didn't show any signs of melting or burning at the right temp. I "baked" them at 350 for 15 minutes and voila. Rachel Ray would be proud... guitar builders probably not. Though having bindings in my oven was a little weird, I am happy to say that it worked like a charm and I now have four perfectly fitted and identical bindings. Hooray. And yes, I will be getting a heat blanket for #2... Christian P.S. Should this go in the "tutorials" section?? Just kidding - I'm going to submit it to Better Homes and Garden.

Author:	jmanter [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:35 am ]
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Did your entire house smell like freshly baked cocobolo? That might be kind of nice......

Author:	Chansen [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:37 am ]
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jmanter wrote: Did your entire house smell like freshly baked cocobolo? That might be kind of nice...... For a short while it certainly did. I thought it was a nice touch... Melissa thought it would ruin the brownies she was about to make. The brownies turned out fine too.

Author:	Lillian F-W [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:54 am ]
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Christian, I wish I had known. I have a blanket you could have used.

Author:	burbank [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:29 pm ]
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Very cool, Christian. Or maybe hot! I'm really cheap some ways. I went the simple route on my latest bender, with a blanket and slats from Blues Creek. Attachment: DSCN9257.jpg BTW, how's the little one?

Author:	Chansen [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:43 pm ]
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I know, I know. Fox bender it is next time. I was just in a bit of a pinch and wanted to get these bindings 100% ready for when I get the channel routed. This whole process has been quite a learning experience. At least now I know a little better what is essential and what I can do without. I still think it's funny though

Author:	Billy T [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:05 pm ]
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Are you going to frost them? Hesh has a great butter frosting he puts on his carrot cake!

Author:	Ricardo [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:41 pm ]
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Maybe there is a new business opportunity marketing luthier ovens?

Author:	Ricardo [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:42 pm ]
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Maybe there is a new business opportunity marketing luthier ovens?

Author:	Hesh [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:16 pm ]
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Good going Christian buddy That is an important part of Lutherie - learning how to expand your guitar building throughout the rest of your house.... Pretty soon no piece of furniture will be safe..... Resistance is futile..........

Author:	Chansen [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:30 am ]
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Hesh wrote: Good going Christian buddy That is an important part of Lutherie - learning how to expand your guitar building throughout the rest of your house.... Pretty soon no piece of furniture will be safe..... Resistance is futile.......... Did I mention I used the dishwasher to soak my sides and bindings??? Just kidding! But I would like that buttercream recipe Billy mentioned... I'm diabetic so is there a low sugar version? Thanks!

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