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Author:  BlueSpirit [ Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:46 pm ]
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I thought you all would like to see how my first myrtlewood bend came out. It a small jumbo bend, spalt, figure and all! Sorry in advance about some of the focus. I think I need a new camera.
I had one extra piece from the sides I cut and I wanted to see how it bent. I cant believe how easily it went. This is straight out of the bender. I wiped it with mineral spirits, but it's not been in a mold, and is holding its shape like it grew this way. Now I have to find a piece like it to finish the guitar. Hope you enjoy.









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Author:  Brazilwood [ Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:02 pm ]
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Doug..What type of bender are you using ?
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:02 pm ]
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Jeff,
He has one of John Hows Fox Benders.

Shane
Author:  BlueSpirit [ Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:03 pm ]
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Jeff,
I bought the bender from John Hall at Blues Creek. I also got the cut-away ram that is extra. Haven't used it yet.
Author:  John How [ Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:25 pm ]
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Yes, you mean John Hall's benders
Myrtlewood does indeed bend like butter.
Nice looking wood Doug.
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:40 pm ]
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Sorry, to both John's!

Shane
Author:  Mattia Valente [ Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:46 pm ]
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Lookin' good!

Oh, and Doug? Bet your camera's fine. That looks like blur from trying to take a picture without flash in too low light (ergo shutter speed too low), resulting in veeeery slight motion blur.
Author:  Terry Stowell [ Fri Dec 23, 2005 1:32 am ]
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Doug try again with a tripod, or if your camera allows, set it toward a more + exposure.

Better still take it outside, you'll get great lighting.

Author:  Dave-SKG [ Fri Dec 23, 2005 1:53 am ]
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I sur am glad I have a set of that wood. Thanks Doug!
Author:  BlueSpirit [ Fri Dec 23, 2005 4:32 am ]
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Thanks for the tip Mattia & Terry, I will try them all. Except for taking it outside. It's raining hard here.

Dave, you're very welcome. You are going to love working with this wood, and I can't wait to see a finish on this stuff.
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