P. Christopher sent me his recommendation for avoiding cracks with a totally different side bending method. Thanks again for the email, and keeping up the very fine work.
Hey,
I’ve been through the pain of cracks…I bought a silicone rubber heating blanket from Watlo heaters 314-878-4600, which cured my problems. Through them it cost about $75.00. You’ll fall in love with it…You don’t necessarily need to make a separate mold-sandwich it in the guitar mold with the sides-clamp it the same as you did when you bent your first sides. I’m pretty sure it needs to be between 220 and 250 degrees f.
P. Christopher
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