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Can someone point in the direction of how to bend planks across the grain. ...Moab

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Thanks SpyGlass. Yup! Across the grain or perpendicular to the grain. I'm going to try the microwave first.  Thanx again...Moab

Completed Builds:

Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways

Ranger...Corel

Louise Steam Launch...Constructo

Hansa Kogge...Dusek

Yankee Hero...BlueJacket

Spray...BlueJacket

26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways

Under Construction:

Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways

 

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Spiling is the way to go.  If you have to bend and want to use the microwave, soak a paper towel in water, wrap the plank and run the oven on high for a couple of minutes.  Remember the size of the plank will expand and needs to stabilize for maybe a day after steaming.  Otherwise you'll end up with gaps after it dries out.

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  • 2 months later...

I know this is an old thread but thought it may still be of interest to some.

There is a guy from Germany who lives in the Philippines that does commission work. And has a YouTube video that demonstrates bending planks across grain.

The whole video is very good but the bending part start at about the 3 min. mark.

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