The estimate time to build a Bender is about 40 hours. I believe that to be a underestimate. Going to the hardware store and building sanding blocks and other things should be taken into account. If you really want to build a perfect camera I think 80 hours is more like it. I would recommend buying 2 - 12 inch bar clamps and about 3 - 1 inch spring clamps in addition to the C - clamps.
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