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more binding stations, with taped bodies above
this is a vacuum station at the binding area
bodies are pressed up to the metal drum, and held in place with a vacuum while being sanded
upstairs in the side bending station
there are two bending machines - waist benders and bout benders
a bout bender with a porcelain covered steel form; heat is applied at 300 degrees
finished sides are placed on the wood forms, with dowels to cradle the sides
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