: I just cut the strips thin enough that they didn't need steamed. A bit of hot
: air from the air gun was all that was needed. Depends alot on what wood
: you use, I used alternating mahogany and ash which bends fairly easily.

: Bill H.

Bill, the kit comes with 1/8th inch strips of ash (I believe) so that's what I used. And to tell you the truth, I'd never steam bent wood before and thought it would be interesting and fun -- it was. If I were milling my own strips, I'd most likely use thinner strips too.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Dan
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