Can you wet mould Plywood?

[5./JG27.Farber]

I want to bend some plywood (6 or 9mm) round an 8cm radius. Almost 60% of the way round... When I say wet mould, I mean soak it in water then bend it...

Is this possible or should I chose a different substance?

[JG52Krupi]

If by "Wet" you mean steaming it then yes you can, however I am not sure you would be able to make such a small radius using that technique!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dg7mWlRHJw

Hmmm..... very interesting!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwTFw...eature=related

Hmmm interesting

[JG26_EZ]

I have put bends in ply, by running a saw 1/8 of an inch deep, mutiple cuts from top to bottom, on the "in" side. Was using 5/8 ply, and not the same degree of curve, but it's an idea.

[5./JG27.Farber]

Steaming! Thats the word I was looking for! Thanks Krupi. I heard you can boil it also but how would this effect ply? Is the glue water soluble in TDX or would (hahah) I need marine ply?

[SEE]

Same as above, the other easy method is using thin soft/hardwood veneer and apply adhesive to each layer then clamp using a former.

You can get grooved 6mm MDF from places like B&Q as an alternative to ply if material type is not critical.

[JG52Krupi]

Originally Posted by SEE

Same as above, the other easy method is using thin soft/hardwood veneer and apply adhesive to each layer then clamp using a former.

You can get grooved 6mm MDF from places like B&Q as an alternative to ply if material type is not critical.

I like the idea of layers, it depends on what you are using it for though.

So what is it, don't tell me your making some home made kegs to go with your home made ale

[5./JG27.Farber]

I cant stand MDF...

Its for a throttle quadrant. 109

[AndyJWest]

I'd try cold bending, using multiple layers of thinner material. If it was good enough for Orville and Wilbur, it's good enough for that. Use glue, not brads though: http://www.popularwoodworking.com/te...the_wright_way

You'll probably need 2mm layers for that radius.