Well, have never steamed wood, but subscribe to WoodenBoat, which has articles on steaming wood - wooden boat builders seem to steam more wood than any other woodworkers. Have read on it from other sources as well.
I think it is a combination of the volume of the wood, type of wood, heat of the steam, etc. I don't think I have ever seen a formula for it. I would say steam some, see how it bends, and repeat as needed, until you get a satisfactory response. That's how I would do it anyway. Five cents for the information.
I think it is a combination of the volume of the wood, type of wood, heat of the steam, etc. I don't think I have ever seen a formula for it. I would say steam some, see how it bends, and repeat as needed, until you get a satisfactory response. That's how I would do it anyway. Five cents for the information.