The Guitar Rib Bending Iron is an essential Luthier Tool designed for precise wood bending in instrument making, particularly suitable for creating the ribs of violins and guitars Temperature control: Adjustable temperature from 0 to 280 C lets you set the heat for different wood types, helping achieve bending results without damaging your materials Durable construction and stable base: Made from cast aluminum with a sturdy metal base that can be securely clamped to your workbench, providing stability whether you work horizontally or vertically Flexibility and radius control: The rib bending iron includes four removable feet for added flexibility and support, enabling consistent shaping and a wide range of bend radiuses tailored to your instrument design Compatibility and scope: suitable for violin and viola side wood bending; used in guitar making to form rib structures Use scenarios 1) Bending violin ribs during instrument construction, using the adjustable heat to suit different wood types and prevent material damage 2) Forming guitar ribs with precise radii, leveraging the four removable feet to achieve consistent shapes 3) Bench mounted operation for vertical or horizontal rib shaping of viola ribs, providing stable, hands support while shaping