[simpits-tech] RE: Bending Wood

[Marv De Beque]

There is also the Ronco Pocket Steamer.  ;-)
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> From: Roy Coates <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 02:48:43 +0100 (BST)
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] RE: Bending Wood
> 
>>> 
>>> Roy, what exactly did you use for the skin and how did you bend it?  I
>>> was trying to construct my aces II seat and ended up destroying the
>> MDF
>>> trying to get different things to bend in the shape of the seat.  I am
>>> now having to start over and am going to make darn sure that I have it
>>> right this time before starting construction.
>>> 
> 
> I used regular hardboard which is about 4mm thick. and bent it using
> patience ;)  Provided you don't let stress build up in one place it
> shouldn't 'tear' on you.
> 
> Plywood doesn't seem to respond well to the wetting method but hardboard
> does. Warm water seems to work best, don;t go mad or it'll fall to bits on
> you though.
> 
> Careful thought and doing your best to avoid compound curves helps, it can
> be quicker to piece two or more 'panels' to get a compound curve rather
> than trying to make the whole thing out of one sheet.
> 
> Roy.
> 
> 
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