by JWomack » Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:45 am
I've located white oak, but only in 8' lengths and kiln dried. My idea is to have two scarf joints for the stem and outer keel. Is scarf direction important? Also, should I soak the lumber after cutting to shape due to it being kiln dried?
This my first bending attempt and I don't know the best approach. Could I epoxy the scarfs, screw down the outer stem till it approaches the foot, use a steam bag at and forward of the foot for the stem and after steaming for an hour bend it in place still in the bag, screw it down temporarily, let it cool, remove the bag and fasten?
Thanks for any advice you give.
Jason