: I used fabric softener when bending frames on my Melonseed
: sailboat. I started bending without it and broke 1/2 of all the
: pieces I tried to bend. After adding softener I broke none. I
: have had no issues with epoxy or paint adhering to the frames in
: the four years since I bent them in.

: I found having a helper to smoothly bend the wood greatly aided the
: process and that heavy gloves along with a backing strap are a
: must.

Did the boat smell April fresh? LOL!!!