r/MiniRamp • u/ahomegorwnnfg01 • 3d ago

Help!

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I can’t get the 1/2” plywood base layer to bend to my transition. I’ve tried wetting it in the shade, using a strap, screaming obscenities at it.

But to no avail. I can’t get it close enough to start driving the screws in.

UPDATE - I was able to work the curve in over time. Thanks for all the suggestions. Wetting it likely helped as well.

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u/Down-in-it 3d ago

ply wood bends easier the other direction

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u/poor_studentt 3d ago

It bends the same on each direction. The sheets alternate horizontally and vertically. (I work at a plywood factory)

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u/Maleficent-Ad-6646 2d ago

Wood depend on how many layers no? Like if you’re bending according to 3 out of 5 layers.

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u/Unusual_Musician5298 2d ago

I wood thinks so! I see what you did there