Go Pio's 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 True, water is the enemy of wood, but so is dry heat. Here in Colorado, many retailers have to replace the wood sticks on their shelves because the dry mountain air makes the sticks very brittle. If you are going to steam a blade over boiling water, hold it for about 15 seconds and repeat until the blade is flexible. As for drying, if the blade still feels flexible after you've curved it, it still has water inside. Your best bet is to wait 24 hours before using the blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jason@ewh 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2005 True, water is the enemy of wood, but so is dry heat. Here in Colorado, many retailers have to replace the wood sticks on their shelves because the dry mountain air makes the sticks very brittle. If you are going to steam a blade over boiling water, hold it for about 15 seconds and repeat until the blade is flexible. As for drying, if the blade still feels flexible after you've curved it, it still has water inside. Your best bet is to wait 24 hours before using the blade. nice!!! you must be over the age of 30 lololol!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go Pio's 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2005 True, water is the enemy of wood, but so is dry heat. Here in Colorado, many retailers have to replace the wood sticks on their shelves because the dry mountain air makes the sticks very brittle. If you are going to steam a blade over boiling water, hold it for about 15 seconds and repeat until the blade is flexible. As for drying, if the blade still feels flexible after you've curved it, it still has water inside. Your best bet is to wait 24 hours before using the blade. nice!!! you must be over the age of 30 lololol!!! On Monday, I will be. Happy birthday to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
