Steam Bending Compression Strap. Without the compression strap this is not possible. Was thinking perhaps stainless spring steel might be the cat's meow, but no clue where to find it in appropriate size. More commonly, curved shapes can be cut from the solid, cold moulded or steam bent as described below.
Bending strap, which has been warming on top of the steam.
This is normally a piece of >1mm thick steel secured to the ends of the hot. Steaming actually changes the cellular structure of wood to make it more pliable. Amazing timing, my ten year old was asking how you bend wood today and i explained steaming then this pops up and i could show him! Expand your woodworking skills to include steam bending wood into beautifully learning how to bend wood using a steam cleaner | woodworking. Standard metal strap probably will want to remember the bend. This is a simple and easy bend (you'll want to work your way up to the easy bends like this don't need compression straps or other special equipment. Rockler steam bending kit w/free bentwood carryall plan download. It's really tricky, with compression straps, weight and a great form but can be bent.
