How do I bend the wood on a boat book shelf?
Bending the Wood on a Boat Book ShelfUse thin sheets of wood to ensure adequate bending. Put multiple sheets of veneer together instead of a single thick sheet of wood. If you require a sheet of wood more than 1/2-inch thick, use a pre-fabricated steam box or build your own; assemble the steam box from plywood or sheet metal with a 2-inch diameter opening at the top and an opening at the base large enough to accept a boiling 3-qt. pot and burner. Steam the wood for 20 minutes for each inch of thickness. After steaming, bend the wood to the proper form, and fasten the sheet to the bookshelf edge.
