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| Author: | BruceH [ Fri May 20, 2005 1:23 pm ] |
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Hi Guys, I’ve got a piece of scrap mahogany that I attempted to bend with my fox-style bender. I cracked it because I was bending too thick (.110), too fast, and too cold. Please take a look and tell me if there is any way to fix this. Can I straighten and flood with CA, or is this piece too far gone? I’m not going to use it; I just thought that the practice may help me down the road. Thanks, BruceH 
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| Author: | arvey [ Fri May 20, 2005 2:18 pm ] |
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I would Flatten it back out and then flood with CA and clamp (just put the CA in and then put a heavey something on Top.) Then thin appropriately and bend again. |
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Fri May 20, 2005 3:28 pm ] |
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it also depends on what the other side looks like. If the cracks are very evident from the outside I'd scrap it, as it would look funky...or flatten it and get some practice... |
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| Author: | BruceH [ Sat May 21, 2005 1:40 pm ] |
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Thanks, guys. I tried to straighten it, but didn't have much luck. I'll just toss it and try another piece. |
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| Author: | RCoates [ Sun May 22, 2005 11:00 am ] |
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I just salvaged a cracked side by adding an inlay. Not as badly cracked as what you show there but maybe... 
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| Author: | BruceH [ Sun May 22, 2005 2:44 pm ] |
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Neat idea, Ron. Looks like you planned it that way 
Be sure to post some pics when you get it finished. BruceH |
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