Bending board is a flexible plywood panel built so the sheet can be curved by hand around a radius instead of being kerfed, steamed or laminated from thin strips. The veneers are laid up so that nearly all the grain runs in one direction, leaving the panel stiff along one axis and limp across the other, which lets it wrap a form or a framed curve without cracking.

It is a substrate rather than a finish material. Installers typically bend one layer onto curved framing, then glue and fasten a second layer over it so the two plies lock the shape, and finish with veneer, laminate, drywall compound or paint. The face is smooth enough to accept contact adhesive and plastic laminate directly.

Sold as a single panel and cut, fastened and glued with ordinary woodworking tools.

Key Features

• Unbalanced veneer layup gives the panel high flexibility across one axis and stiffness along the other
• Bends cold, without kerfing, steaming or a vacuum press
• Thin 3/8 in. panel that can be doubled up to build and hold a tight radius
• Smooth faces suited to contact adhesive, laminate, veneer or paint
• Cuts, drills and fastens with standard woodworking and carpentry tools
• Full-size sheet format for columns, arches and long curved runs

Applications

• Curved wall and soffit framing in retail and commercial interiors
• Round and elliptical column wraps
• Arched openings, barrel vaults and curved ceiling details
• Curved reception desks, bar fronts and store fixtures
• Substrate for plastic laminate or wood veneer on curved casework
• Radiused stair skirts and curved apron work

Product Details

• Product Type: Bending plywood panel
• Material: Plywood
• Nominal Thickness: 3/8 in.
• Panel Size: 4 ft. x 8 ft.
• Use: Curved substrate for interior work
• Sold By: Each

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