No one figured out what I was trying to say above about one of the most important steps to a successful stock bending. About 25 years ago we had this same discussion on here and I was at the Grand American talking to Brent Umberger about bending a stock. He said the one of the most important things about bending a stock is that it has to be dried properly the original time it is dried. Usually about 6-8%. If the stock is not dried on the original drying, it may cause problems in the future when someone tries to bend the stock. If the wood wasn't dried properly the first time, it could lead to spring back or distort the structure of the wood and ruin the stock when it is heated to bend it. I believe that Pete Hiatt said the same thing.
Last edited by Jimmy W; 04/21/26 03:30 PM.
