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FF · 09-23-2008, 03:59 AM

I have steamed Teak for cap rails , and since the cap rail is curved with the thick side getting the bend, loads of extra time is needed.

If you can build a jig and overbend at least 10% as even steamed the wood will want to spring back.

FF

09-23-2008, 03:59 AM	#4
FF Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 22,553	RE: Steam bending questions I have steamed Teak for cap rails , and since the cap rail is curved with the thick side getting the bend, loads of extra time is needed. If you can build a jig and overbend at least 10% as even steamed the wood will want to spring back. FF