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Monday's latest attempt.

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Monday's latest attempt.

Long question today. I think that I've done this for two years this Monday. How does Dan connnnnntinue to come up with trivia year after year?

OK. According to Lon Schleining who writes for Taunton and others, what are the four best North America bending woods? What is the ideal temperature to reach for steam bending wood? In a vented box, what is the max temperature that can be reached? In a gentle bend what is the grain direction that ought to be followed? And lastly, what is the rule of thumb time that a piece of wood be held at the ideal steaming temperature before attempting a bend? Answers tonight.

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I'll attempt the woods. Hickory, white oak, willow and ash.

John

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