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Need help with bending wood
Sure - that’s fine.  Do you have that from the club member’s info?

From: mailer@mail2.clubexpress.com <mailer@mail2.clubexpress.com> on behalf of Tim Heidenreich (redleg175@gmail.com) <AskaMember@ciww.org>
Date: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM
To: Ask a Member <AskaMember@ciww.org>
Subject: re: [Ask A Member] Need help with bending wood

Thank you Dan. Do you mind if I give him your number so you can discuss over the phone? His name is Tom Chapmen and he and I both live in Westfield.


I appreciate your willingness to help him. Tim

Thank you Dan. Do you mind if I give him your number so you can discuss over the phone? His name is Tom Chapmen and he and I both live in Westfield.


I appreciate your willingness to help him. Tim

I have a similar, old bobsled mostly intact that could be used for parts if that would be helpful. 
It has those same curved slats. 
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A fellow in Noblesville builds a toboggan, I think a new one every
year. He would have insight as to bending/ forming. Geoffrey Davis
is his name.

I agree with Jeff.  A 1/4 to 3/8 inch steam bend that severe would be difficult because of the large size of the workpiece.  

I’d be happy to discuss with him
Easiest way is to make a bent laminated slat
Jeff Greenberg
3175070340
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I have a friend who is trying to help a lady with a broken toboggan but has not been able to get it done after several tries at bending wood. He is looking for someone who can advise him about making this repair. Please contact me if you have the skills or knowledge to offer. Thank you.

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