Salopian, you are welcome. I too use infra red lights as the heat source. I also use heat shields made from aluminum sheets to protect the finish. I started my bending of gunstocks using steam. Until a very expensive gunstock for a very wealthy live bird shooter convinced me it was not my bending medium of choice. Now I use raw linseed oil on a cotton cloth heated by the lights. I also use a timer and an IR thermometer to keep the oil heat monitored. Thank you for all of your contributions over the years, I have enjoyed reading your posts and benefitting from your knowledge.
