2015-04-27

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Applied Science

Bending wood with ammonia is not really DIY, but I show the process, which is extremely effective. There is also a commercial product that is pre-treated flexible wood, which hardens after being clamped in the desired shape.

http://boingboing.net/2011/05/06/inventables.html

Hmm, it seems the product may no longer be available -- I can't find it at Inventables.

https://www.inventables.com

Pre-treated flexible wood product patent:

https://www.google.com/patents/US5360631