I need a 1/4" at the heel and 1/8" at the comb, plus 3/16" cast off. They claimed they tried but described the wood as "stubborn" and that it moved very little during the bending process. One concern I have is that even if the stock can be bent, will it lose the bend over time?

I will talk to Mike and get his thoughts. Thanks

Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.