Kyle,

Ship modelers do this all the time when planking a hull--wrap the planking stock (as thin as 1/32") in a wet rag, nuke it, put it on the form. Works fine and doesn't harm the wood.

Ken

: Has anyone else done this? I'm wondering if I'll go out later and find that
: the piece has turned to dust or something? If it doesn't then it was a
: quick way to add a twist to a short strip.

: Kyle T.