A shorter course in woodworking; a practical manual for home and school (1911)
Wheeler, Charles G. (Charles Gardner), 1855-1946 · New York, London, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 186
Fig. 458 129. Bending Wood.—The best way to make wood pliable forbending is usually by steaming in a steam-chest, which is simply awooden or metal box with a steam pipe opening into it. Soakingwood for some time in boiling hot water will often make it sufficientlypliable, and cold water can be used… … Fig- 459 Pieces can be wrapped in cloth (flannel is good), or buried in sawdust orsand in a covered box, boiling water poured over them, and left to soak in thesteam retained. Small pieces, or the ends of sticks, can be boiled in akettle or wash-boiler. Boiling is notfavorable to the durability of…
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