Bending small (approx 5x15 mm) plywood pieces?

[Balclutha75]

I'm working on the Master Korabel St. Gabriel and need to put a small bend in some plywood pieces. The instructions are ambiguous to me, saying, "Control the degree of bending by applying the inserts to the places of their installation". But there is nothing to clamp them to while the wood dries.

 

Here is the photo instruction, showing the pieces already bent.

 

 

This is what I came up with, after soaking the pieces in nearly boiling water for a few minutes. I used a ceramic tequila shot glass, a gift from a local liquor store. The shape of the curve is close if not precise.

 

 

 

The wood is still wet so I don't have results yet, but wondering  if you experts have better ideas? Thanks.

Edited yesterday at 09:09 PM by Balclutha75

[Balclutha75]

Well, it's not perfect but it looks like this will work. It certainly worked better than some of the other ideas I had before settling on this one.

 

 

I guess if I had the proper tools and skill set, neither of which I possess, I could come up with a jig that has the precise curve.

 

But this will do nicely. Onward!