After wetting sides with Supersoft 2 and letting them dry, do you then re-wet the sides with water before bending? I've drilled down through miles of old threads, but can't figure out what people are doing during that part of the process.
Thanks,
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| Author: | George L [ Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Supersoft 2 AND water? |
After wetting sides with Supersoft 2 and letting them dry, do you then re-wet the sides with water before bending? I've drilled down through miles of old threads, but can't figure out what people are doing during that part of the process. Thanks, |
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| Author: | TripodBob [ Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Supersoft 2 AND water? |
I use a spray bottle and immediately rewet (not drench) both sides with water before they go on the hot pipe. Then rewet as necessary if the area being worked on gets too dry. |
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| Author: | Woodie G [ Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Supersoft 2 AND water? |
We do not directly re-wet the wood prior to bending because most of the woods we treat with SuperSoft II (e.g., figured mahogany, figured maple, curly ash, etc.) are better bent fairly dry to avoid fiber collapse and fractures. Instead, we use damp butcher paper on both sides of the wood to provide enough water to generate the steam needed for bending, but not enough water to saturate the fibers and cause collapse or tensile failure in tight bends. |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Supersoft 2 AND water? |
I do the same as Rob. John at bluescreek posted his procedure on YouTube several years ago. I don't remember exactly what it was but I bet you can find it on youtube. It would be worth a look. |
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Supersoft 2 AND water? |
I also do the same as Rob. |
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| Author: | George L [ Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Supersoft 2 AND water? |
Thanks for the replies. Your input is appreciated. |
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| Author: | Woodie G [ Mon Aug 15, 2016 4:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Supersoft 2 AND water? |
There are a series of three videos on bending figured wood with SuperSoft 2 in the Fox bender. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7vd9wGG4LM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhrHvfzfDLo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjRDv9e6MFM SuperSoft II helps - no fiber collapse and no springback on figured mahogany. |
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