Steel Guitar Builder

Looking for an outline plan for a guitar shaped 6 string lap steel - something like Rick bakelite or Gibson BR-6. Used to have one from that Bluestem website but can't find it. Finished a batch of frying pan shaped laps made of ash last year and want to try something different. Got a nice piece of 8...

Has anyone tried using bent steel endplates? I'm thinking 1/8" or 3/16" plate with the windows milled out then bent in a brake to shape. Weld a 1"x1" block in the corners for the legs and supports for the deck. Chrome or powdercoat the whole thing. Reasonable or am I missing something?

I'm trying to figure out how to bend 3/4" EMT for steel guitar seat legs. I need a tighter radius than the normal electrical tubing benders. Is there a tool/machine that will do this without deforming the material? I could switch to Sch 40 aluminum if that would be any better. Cutting and welding mi...