Bending Timber

Nov 13, 2005 2 Replies

Hi



Does any one have any information on re bending Hickory that has been dried.What it the best method?


Regards Larry


You might start here:

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Get some more hickory, and steam bend it while it's still green.

Ideally split it with a froe, rather than sawing it. It's easier to bend wiggly wood then machine it smooth than it is to saw it straight, then try to bend interrupted grain.

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