Creole Queen bow?
10-09-2016, 12:57 PM
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Creole Queen bow?
Wondering if others have had trouble doing the sheeting on the bow of the Creole Queen? (Specifically pieces called 1, 2 & 3)
Trying to put the curve AND twist in these three pieces (on each side) I find nearly impossible! The wood is so stiff and the curves so severe that if I glue one end down, let the glue cure, and then pull the other end in position, it will rip the first end out of the glue! I have tried wetting and steaming but neither relax the wood enough to take the shape.
In a whole days work, I only have 2 of the 6 pieces on.
The only alternatives I see are to pick up some veneer from the lumber yard and laminate numerous layers or to use plastic sheeting that can be formed with heat.
Other suggestions (not including a match
) ?
Trying to put the curve AND twist in these three pieces (on each side) I find nearly impossible! The wood is so stiff and the curves so severe that if I glue one end down, let the glue cure, and then pull the other end in position, it will rip the first end out of the glue! I have tried wetting and steaming but neither relax the wood enough to take the shape.
In a whole days work, I only have 2 of the 6 pieces on.The only alternatives I see are to pick up some veneer from the lumber yard and laminate numerous layers or to use plastic sheeting that can be formed with heat.
Other suggestions (not including a match
) ?
