: Hi all,

: I am currently working on panel stress analysis and am seeking
: empirical data for Okoume.
: More specifically, I am looking for the minimum bend radius for
: each thickness commonly used. I am only
: interested in radii for cold bending ( not soaked or steamed ). I
: found some general numbers here,
:
: http://www2.tech.purdue.edu/at/courses/at308/Technical_Links/Ac43-13-1B/CH1_4b.pdf
: But, to be thorough, I am still looking for numbers specific to
: Okoume (and other marine ply).

: Eventually I will probably just get out to the garage and start
: breaking some wood myself...

: Can anyone point me in a good direction.

: Thanks,

: Aaron Locke
: Washington Wood Craft LLC

The problem with minimum plywood bend radius is you have to have a way to hold the bend after it's bent. Plywood due to it's structure will always try to return to being flat.

It's much easier to bend larger sheets then reinforce the bend and only cut to shape afterwards.

Bill H.