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I have an actual woodworking query (minds boggle, I know).
OK I'm making up a couple of WR cedar panels...1/4" x 11" W x 48" L.
Each panel is made from 3-4" x 48" strips...TitebondIII. No problem so far; all going well. Now I need to bend each panel across the width. Ie; I'll end up with something that looks like a wing, when the two bent panels are assembled together.
I've cut a bunch of 3/4" thick forms...11" long x 2" tall. The profile was a natural arc formed by bending a thin strip to touch the three critical points (two ends and the ht.)
Now Considering it's fairly thin Cedar, how long should I have to steam it for before attempting to bend it to the form? Any helpful suggestions? (I emphasize 'helpful'... :x )
OK I'm making up a couple of WR cedar panels...1/4" x 11" W x 48" L.
Each panel is made from 3-4" x 48" strips...TitebondIII. No problem so far; all going well. Now I need to bend each panel across the width. Ie; I'll end up with something that looks like a wing, when the two bent panels are assembled together.
I've cut a bunch of 3/4" thick forms...11" long x 2" tall. The profile was a natural arc formed by bending a thin strip to touch the three critical points (two ends and the ht.)
Now Considering it's fairly thin Cedar, how long should I have to steam it for before attempting to bend it to the form? Any helpful suggestions? (I emphasize 'helpful'... :x )