4. Start the cut at the bottom, keeping tire cut as even as possible.


5. After finishing the lower neck cut, notch the neck at the top to  give the crown someplace to fold into when you
bend the neck out. 


6. The completed cuts.

7. Run a rod through the neck to apply leverage and heat the uncut area of the neck. Do not try to pull back on the bar from the top. Have a friend stand in front of the frame and pull up on the bar until you have the desired degree of rake.
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