Here is one data point.

I watched a chairmaking demo where the guy "cooked" his 1" square, green
stock for an hour.

He was able to bend it to a 6" radius.

It was very cool.


"Phil Brown" wrote in message
...
I need to bend some 3/16" oak and I know enough to know I shouldn't
overcook it. Can some one give me a guideline on how long to leave it
in?
Thanks in advance,
Phil Brown