estebanana -> RE: The challenge issued by my school teacher (Apr. 5 2011 21:04:17)
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When I get the the full scale plans I am going to make the jig for the sides. I don't think I need any fancy equipment, could I just put them in hot water for lets say an hour, put them on the jig and apply even pressure until its in shape? No, no, bend with very little water. Most people have learned that soaking is not needed and causes other problems. The wood bends quite well with a spritz bottle of water which you use to mist water onto the sides and then apply heat. The heat turns the water into steam and that penetrates the ribs and softens the wood. When the wood cools in that position which you bend it to, it holds the bend.
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