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Actually, in Ray's defense, I had just switched from the stock of belts I bought with the sander to a different supplier's stuff - Whereas I could wrap the old stuff quite tightly, this stuff would creep on itself and go blooey, (Technical term). I've since learned to wrap it with about 1/4" be...

You truly have an artist's hand for bracing, Joe

Looking great!

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Nicely done, my friend!

And good pointer from Brian - Something we all aughta heed!

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I'm glad I'm not the only one with eternal builds!



Right on Raymond!

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Oh man...

Hey - Over trial and error, I don't ever use shim stock thicker than .010", and as you noted, you can and should see them sag as they get plastic, and be able to feel what the wood is doing as you bend - I do think that's critical.

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Psssst Gary, I'll tell ya a secret;

It ain't me, it's The MandoManiac Bending System, S'Truth!

How'd I miss this?

We already got enough threads that I'm missing cool stuff?

Sheesh!

Nice axe, Joe!



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Ah, bummer, bro;

But good on ya for posting up and showing ever'body that shit happens!



Oh, and I resemble those remarks!

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