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BlueSpirit
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Hi All,
What is the desired thickness for bending figured Koa? This is for my daughter's child, and I dont want to mess it up. Thery are now at .120
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Doug, I've only bent one set of koa, but I think it was bent at about .085.

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Thanks Dave,
I was thinking around .090. Did you have any problems going that thin?
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No problems Doug. I usually bend most stuff between .085 and .090 though, so I guess I'm used to it. I am using a Fox style bender from John Hall and the double heat blanket that John Mayes recommends in ihs videos.

Now that I think about it I may have gone even a little thinner on that one because it had a cutaway. Can't really remember and it's not around here anymore.

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I've bent many sets of Koa between .085 and .090. I also use a FOx style bender.Jim_W38676.6927083333

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Doug,

The set of Acacia that I bent into a Venetian cut-away was .080. I might be a bit thin but man it bent easy and still feels like there is a lot of structure in the sides. I am added .25 x .25 (tapered) mini braces on the sides though (cause I like it and cause it will be just to make sure that nothing splits.) Acacia and Koa, same thing!

I think if I was doing one without a cut-away I would try .090.

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Thanks Shane, and thank you all.
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   I bend about 6-8 sets a week. Not all koa but here is my spec list.
Standard bodies
.085 +/_ .005
Backs .100 +/- .010
cutaways .080
BRW    .080

   Headstock veneers   .060 to .090
( Usually made from offalls )
bindings .070


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I have not yet bent Koa, but the set of Flamed Black Acacia bent at .075 to .080. It was a dread shape, so not much of a bend there, never the less, it bent well.

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I think I've done more Koa than any other wood. Bend it all by hand, at around .085, pretty much like everyone else. It is an agreeable wood to work with. You'll like it.

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Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the good advice.
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