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Re: Strip: coaming lip *PIC*
By:Todd O
Date: 3/21/2011, 10:51 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: coaming lip *PIC* (Ian Cummins)

: Yes it's a tough bend. Took clamps shoulder to shoulder...I had
: about 50 in use. Since it's a compound bend, I found that
: C-clamps really put the squeeze on any puckers so was glad I had
: several. I was able to bend the 1/16" thick maple strips
: completely around the riser and staggered the joints. For me,
: one strip at a time was the only way.

: If you can't make the tight bend at the front, a solid piece can be
: fabricated as in Nicks video.

: Use some spacer blocks (5/8" thick as I recall) to maintain
: the distance from the deck.

: Also walnut is not the easiest wood to bend. You might try steaming
: it if possible or using a heat gun as you work it around.

: Ian

I did the same as Ian. Lots of clamps and many needed to be beyond what a sping clamp could do.

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Strip: coaming lip
jwuts -- 3/21/2011, 6:27 pm
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Ian Cummins -- 3/21/2011, 8:26 pm
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Todd O -- 3/21/2011, 10:51 pm
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Todd O -- 3/21/2011, 11:03 pm
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Todd O -- 3/21/2011, 11:04 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 3/22/2011, 6:37 am
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Mike Bielski -- 3/22/2011, 8:13 am
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Brian Nystrom -- 3/22/2011, 11:15 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 3/23/2011, 1:39 am
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Brian Nystrom -- 3/23/2011, 6:51 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/23/2011, 1:51 pm
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Randy Echtinaw -- 3/22/2011, 10:10 am
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Joe Whitman -- 3/22/2011, 12:00 pm
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Ric Moodie -- 3/22/2011, 3:02 pm
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jwuts -- 3/22/2011, 4:50 pm
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Mike Savage -- 3/22/2011, 6:33 pm
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Don T -- 3/22/2011, 10:24 pm
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Ric Moodie -- 3/23/2011, 3:32 pm