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8th March 2018, 09:51 PM #16GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks again Mase, just this evening I was researching using a PID controller and cartridge heater. For under $100 and a bit of solid aluminium bar I will have one that should be better than the store bought ones. Will be able to add different diameter bar to it for different radius bends too. I was going to go the way you have just illustrated but the PID controller seems to be a more effective way of giving me constant temp control each time I use it. I may end up getting a blanket too, it can be plugged into the PID also.
Where in S.A are you? I’m in Strathalbyn. Would love to see the semi hollow build!
Cheers Cal
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9th March 2018, 06:16 PM #17Member
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Hi Cal,
Western suburbs of dear old Adelaide...
I can start a thread when I have made some progress, be warned I'm not the speediest builder around
I have just got hold of some Q'land maple and some Myrtle beech, so I'm starting a few necks in the next couple of weeks.I can take a few pics of that process if you like ?
I am interested in the PID controller set up, sounds like a good idea and it would be good to see how you build/set up that sort of arrangement if you can be bothered.
Cheers,
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9th March 2018, 07:19 PM #18GOLD MEMBER
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Hi Mase, for sure post away when you get started! That would be great [emoji16]
Would be good to see it in the flesh when you get further into it too.
Yep, will do a post on it once I get all the bits. I have a mate at work that has been a guitar player for years, he is making a box guitar at the moment and is keen on us both building guitars together, so keen to see how I go with the bending iron. I spoke with another workmate today about drilling the aluminium bar for me on his lathe, handy having handy mates [emoji38]
I have to find a metal seller who will cut me a short length of ally bar otherwise I will get it of eBay. Hope to have the heat rod and PID next week, will see what happens. Keep you posted!
Cheers Cal
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10th March 2018, 09:56 PM #19GOLD MEMBER
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This is my mate playing this guitar.
https://youtu.be/QaTE-4mOKb8
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