@huskyworkshop For some reason I’ve just seen your post about your side bender. It’s an impressive piece of kit and looks beautifully made. I agree with you, making jigs is very satisfying and does get you thinking about how they aid the making process. Not sure I want to tackle the building of on...

@brie As for the heating iron, I decided to make a Fox style bender. It was a bunch of work to make but very little cost and I find making the jigs really gets you thinking about the making process. The silicone heating blanket cost about £70 so not too bad. Add a couple of spring steel sheets too a...