Thread: Bent timber stock.

Having steamed bits for boats, I'd steam the whole thing and have a form, to bend it to and clamp it to.

A good thick plastic bag in a wooden box is all that is needed to contain it, the stock and form inside that. Steam for some hours, open and adjust clamps a bit, repeat as necessary.

As Woody says below, 1 or 2 mm would be my guess.

Originally Posted by Woody

...Usual to over bend as the wood will "return" after cooling somwhat...