How do they bend wood for things like canoes? 786 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.80K April 16, 2020 0 Comments Do they cut it out in that shape? Or do they make it flexible somehow? In: Engineering 7 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted April 16, 2020 0 Comments Wood has a certain amount of natural flex. For more substantial curves, the general practice is to steam or boil the wood and then bend it to shape and clamp, glue, screw, or otherwise restrain it; when it cools and dries, it retains its new shape. You are viewing 1 out of 7 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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