Rynooo Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 In this video of the Carvin manufacturing process, they soak a maple top with a wet rag overnight before clamping to bend it to match the arm curve: http://youtu.be/-Rxc67NDaA4?t=6m13s It looks like a 1/4" top to me, yet they manage to bend it okay without any kerfing. Has anyone done this without any problems? I'm a bit concerned about possible warping or shrinkage of the top from soaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Get a heat bending blanket like that used for side bending. I've done up to about 3/16" with that just fine. Would imagine with a little extra work it'd do 1/4" too. Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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