minutes, but thick wide parts bent to a sharp curve will need as long as 10 hours. Q: What is the optimum moisture content for steam bending? A: Although wood much above 25... and a personalized quote today. (231) 937-4367 About Steam Bending Q: Do some woods bend better than others? A: We have the best results with the common native American hard woods... rays (flake) are prone peal off during bending. Rift cut lumber is probably the best choice if white oak must be used. Q: Are there woods that cannot be bent? A: Yes. Except for very...

for more information and a personalized quote today. (231) 937-4367 (Glossary) Michigan Chair Standard Dimension Conventions Rippling Compression Walnut Sap Wood Cherry Sap Wood Pin Knots... Feathering End Checking Surface Checking Folding Snaking European Beech Tropical Woods Discerning Wood Values The terms width and thickness are interchangeable depending on your... depends on the curve to be bent. We often refer to this as bending the hard way . If you would like to retain this and order parts using this convention, we will always...