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Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

I’m about ready to throw away my bending forms with heating blanket and press. They have not been used in my shop for the last 30 guitars or so. I bend everything by hand now, even the laminated lining. Not sure why I’ve reverted other than to say that it’s more satisfying to have that tactile feel for what the wood wants to do and i usually would have to go back and do touch up on the hot iron after using the press and form anyway.

Regarding double sides, I’m convinced the sides are part of the sound system, though a minor part, and their “tap tone” should be regarded. Depending on the wood being used, some sides benefit acoustically from lamination and some do not. There are no acoustic benefits from doubling dalbergia sides. There may be structural benefits, probably are from an engineering point of view, but this is one of those areas where structural concerns and acoustic concerns need to be balanced.

Thoughtfully said John!