Originally Posted by
Marco
Royce, I recall a segment from "The Woodwright's Shop" where steam was used to straighten some sort of dowel. The steam was applied via a fairly precisely aimed stream to the point or area that needed straightening and then placed in some sort of "jig" to keep it at the proper shape till set. Maybe it would work in your case too. And also, steam is/was used to true up arrow shafts . The only question is how your particular wood choice would react to heat and moisture
Mark
PS: And NOW I realize, that wasn't your question. And as far AS your question, sorry.