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PixelCloud:

what if i took multiple peices of thin wood (1/8 or even 1/16) then got some long lL supports made (to fit the curves)  then attached pieces by piece of wood to it, it would be stronger( i think) and i could get the thinkness i neeed

EDIT: or bend all the thin woods then glue them together, make the final bend by clamping it, then attach to the L brackets

DrewKaree:

It would depend on the tools you have access to.  If you want the piece to be 3/4" thick all the way across, you will need some steam bending apparatus, which is probably out of the scope of your expertise.  That's idea #1, and scratch it off the list.  Idea #2 only requires patience and a band saw.  

Take several pieces of wood as wide as you need the piece to be.  Make sure you have enough pieces to make a sandwich (glue all the pieces together to form your blank) and cut it to the final width you require.  On the thickness of the piece you now have, draw the curve you require, and bandsaw it to shape, sand, and you're done.  

The other thing you could do is make a bending form and make a sandwich of  1/4" - 1/8" pieces, adding them one by one after the glue has dried from the previous piece until you get your final thickness.  Saw the ends to even them up, and you're done.  Saves you the time and effort of sawing numerous kerfs to bend it, and gives it more stability as well.

If you DO attempt this, please make sure you post what method you chose and why - to help someone else who may be considering this.

Minwah:

I don't understand exactly what you're trying to do, but I'm interested...could anyone post a quick (non-cad) drawing?

Witchboard:

I second that request.  I can't even save the .txt file.

DaveJ-UK:

You can buy MDF with cuts already made in it so it bends, called Neatform Bendy MDF  from a company called Neat Concepts.

http://www.neatconcepts.com/

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