Bending with Fire
In Japan, many boatbuilders use open fire to bend planking, rather than boiling water or steam. Check out this video of building the tenmasen with Mutsuaki Bansho. We use a propane torch to bend the sheer plank into place.
In Japan, many boatbuilders use open fire to bend planking, rather than boiling water or steam. Check out this video of building the tenmasen with Mutsuaki Bansho. We use a propane torch to bend the sheer plank into place.