Guitar Side Bending Machine (LMI Alternative) | TCS Custom Woodworks

New Guitar Side Bending Machine – Built for Luthiers | TCS Custom Woodworks After the closing of Luthiers Mercantile International (LMI), many builders were left without one of the most respected guitar side bending machines on the market. In this video, I compare the original LMI bending machine with our redesigned and improved TCS Custom Woodworks side bending machine — engineered for modern luthiers who demand precision, durability, and real customer support. If you build acoustic guitars, OM models, dreadnoughts, or even ukuleles, this machine was designed to simplify your workflow and eliminate common frustrations found in traditional bending systems. What’s Different From the LMI Bending Machine? We took inspiration from the original LMI design — then improved it: ✔ Preloaded Roller System – Easier installation, no mid-bend wrench adjustments, arthritis-friendly star knobs ✔ Anti-Twist Roller Design – Square alignment prevents warping and misalignment ✔ Dovetail Waist Press Insert – Slide in/out with zero hardware ✔ Single-Piece CNC Forms – No bolts, no cross dowels, no disassembly required ✔ Modular System – Swap between dreadnought, OM, 00, and ukulele forms in seconds ✔ Hand-Wired, Overspec Temperature Control Box – Precise heat management for silicone blankets ✔ American Made, Family Owned Designed for professional luthiers, small-shop builders, and serious hobbyists. Why Upgrade Your Guitar Bending Setup? Traditional side bending rigs can be: Cumbersome to adjust mid-bend Difficult for builders with limited hand strength Time-consuming when switching body shapes Frustrating during high-heat operations Our redesigned bending machine eliminates those issues while maintaining optimal pressure control and thermal stability. Built by Builders. Supported by Builders. Each unit is: Made to order ; Hand-assembled in the United States ; Fully serviceable ; Backed by direct phone/text/email support ; If anything happens in transit or in the shop, we take care of it. We also offer: Custom guitar body shapes, CNC-cut forms, Ukulele bending forms, & Interest-free payment options 📞 Questions? Call, text, or email — you’ll be speaking directly with the builder. 🔗 Links to order and learn more are in the description below. https://www.tcscustom.com/product-pag... If you’ve been searching for a high-quality guitar side bending machine, this may be the upgrade your shop has been waiting for.