Brant wrote: "Steam quickly heats and moistens the fibers in wood so it may be bent with out cracking."
You can also use a small amount of ammonia when you steam, or just use very hot water with the ammonia. The ammonia speeds the fiber softening up. look at the FPL (forest products Laboratory report on it. I can email a copy of it to anyone who wants it. Fred Johnson Reno, NV
