Q: Does Bendywood need to be kept in special conditions?
A: No. It can be held in stock in the workshop indefinitely. However, it should be kept in a dry place.
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Q: Can I glue different layers of Bendywood together into a specific form?
A: Yes. This allows the use of much thicker laminations than normal and for tighter radii to be achieved.
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Q: What adhesives and finishes should I use?
A: All wood working glues and woodworking finishes can be used. However, caution is advised when using water based glues and finishes, because deep infiltration of water will damage Bendywood.
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Q: Do I need special equipment to bend Bendywood®?
A:Thin sections can easily be bent by hand. Thicker sections will need force applied to bend them such as a metal rolling machine or clamps, pulleys or weights. Rolling a shape has the benefit of allowing the bend to be carefully controlled and uniform.back to index
Q: How do I "set" Bendywood® to a shape?
A:Bendywood® does not "set". It remains flexible for ever, thinner sections are usually glued to a substrate - table edges for example.back to index
Q: Do I have to wet Bendywood® in order to bend it?
A:No, do not wet it as it will expand. For most tasks Bendywood should be kept dry. However for thicker sections that are being bent close to the bending limits it is sometimes necessary to increase the moisture content prior to bending. back to index
Q: How is Bendywood® made?
A:The timber is carefully selected at the sawmill to avoid any knots and to have very straight grain. It is then steamed (to soften the cell walls) and compressed along its length. This process compresses the cell walls like an accordian which allows them to staighten out again on the outside of a bend without creating tension and breaking. back to index
Q: Are there any chemicals injected into Bendywood® to make it so flexible?
A:No, it is a purely thremo-mechanical process. No chemicals are used, Bendywood is 100% ecological. back to index
Q: Can I machine Bendywood® like normal wood?
A:Yes, saw & power sand as normal wood. For moulding and planing it is necessary to follow specific machining guidelines. back to index
