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Old 02-07-2008 | 11:38 AM
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jagnweiner
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Default RE: Bending balsa with ammonia water?

Just to add one more thing on the sheeting issue. It's my understanding that the water works for two reasons: It softens the wood to make it bend easier, but it also causes the wood to expand. Because you only spray the convex side of the sheeting, that side will expand while the other side doesn't, causing the sheeting to curve. I've always found that concept pretty neat.