I thought I would share my little idea for plank bending.
I'm not sure how original it is, but I have never seen one just like it..
Basically, it is half the bottom of a large tin can, attached to a base board.
I place the end of my wet plank into the slot and use a clamp to adjust the amount
of bend .. ( I soak in plain water for a few of minutes, depending on the type of wood )
I direct a hot blow dryer onto the jig for about two minutes. This is usually enough to dry the wood.
This picture does not show the wood, but it is there when the dryer is on.
I wait at least 5 minutes before taking the wood out of the jig. It needs to cool before the bend is fully set.
I thought I would share my little idea for plank bending. I'm not sure how original it is, but I have never seen one just like it.. Basically, it is half the bottom of a large tin can, attached to a base board. I place the end of my wet plank into the slot and use a clamp to adjust the amount of bend .. ( I soak in plain water for a few of minutes, depending on the type of wood ) I direct a hot blow dryer onto the jig for about two minutes. This is usually enough to dry the wood. This picture does not show the wood, but it is there when the dryer is on. I wait at least 5 minutes before taking the wood out of the jig. It needs to cool before the bend is fully set.
