Re: Bending Oak

If you put a black plastic plastic bag on the grass it will get so hot it
will kill the grass under it.

"Tom Banes" <xleanone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On 30 Sep 2005 04:08:51 -0700, "mantywoc" <mantywoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > I am building a table which I would like to put a 1/4" thich oak piece
> >around a 42" r. and would like to know if I need to steam it ?
>
> If I read that as a 42" radius (84" diameter), it's piece of cake, if
> you have relatively straight grained oak. Soak it, no steam needed. If
> it's a 42" diameter, then you might want to consider planing the oak
> down to 3/16, but 1/4 shouldn't be a real challenge if you steam it a
> bit.
>
> Steaming is easy if you're in a warm area. Wet the grass, lay the
> board on it, cover with a black plastic bag in the sun and wait 6
> hours. You'd be surprised how warm it get under a black bag in the
> sun. If you're in Minnesots, that method may be a no-go this time of
> year.
>
> Using a form for the bending rather than the finished piece is a good
> idea. Clamps have a way of slipping and marring something when you
> least expect it.
>
>
> Regards.
>
>
>


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