: 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...

I built one of these several years ago and still remember the sounds of stress iminating from the 4mm Okoume. http://www.bandbyachtdesigns.com/diva.htm

Interesting the way it came together but at moments very stressful. I think Graham at B&B may be a possible source of information, he bends a lot of plywood by design.

: Can anyone point me in a good direction.

: Thanks,

: Aaron Locke
: Washington Wood Craft LLC