Guitar side bending iron

Here's a well-made iron that's ideal for bending wet or steamed sidewood in the small shop.
Heating the iron: The Bending Iron's highest temperature is approximately 500°F. However, in most cases you won't need the iron to be this hot. Between 350° and 400° is ideal for bending to reach this temperature, set the dial to 6 and allow 45-60 minutes for the iron to heat up.
Gauge the temperature: it's important to use a quality Surface Thermometer placed directly on the aluminum to monitor the iron's temperature. 
Bending wood: Successful bending requires practice! We recommend using stainless steel Side Bending Straps to support wood sides during bending.