DES/TSD that is a good point about bending and then letting it take a set. If it works for you there is no argument here from me. Wood is elastic when heated and bent so what you are doing is hold it in the position longer to let the internal stresses get use to the new position I guess. Makes sense when you think about it.
Even if it was voodoo if it worked for you it still works for you. And the ratio of stocks bent by you to mine extensive number most likely several hundred or even thousands to one the next time I try to bend a stock I will let it sit overnight or longer. Why rush something just because you can. I for one will take you advise, just do not tell my wife. She might expect me to start taking her advise as well. What a slippery slope that could become.
