Minimum radius bend in 3mm ply

Discussion in 'Materials' started by oddboatout, Aug 18, 2013.

  1. oddboatout
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    does anyone know what the minimum radius bend I could make in 3mm ply. Is a 12 inch R hoping for too much. I know that plywood grade and material comes into play but for this question just assume that all marine ply is the same.

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    oddboatout, Aug 18, 2013
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  2. Mike Graham
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    Species and grade affect even the order of magnitude for minimum bend radius.

    A 12 inch bend is not very tight for 3mm plywood, especially not across the grain. It shouldn't be a problem at all from what you've said.

    Most plywood hulls I've seen don't contain radii anywhere near this small. What feature is this for? A soft chine?
     
    Mike Graham, Aug 18, 2013
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  4. PAR
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    3 mm plywood, regardless of species or fiber orientation will make a 12" radius.
     
    PAR, Aug 18, 2013
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  5. oddboatout
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    I am working on a better one sheet design and a 12 inch radius would be great.

    Thank you.
     
    oddboatout, Aug 23, 2013
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    A one sheet boat with 12 inch radii? That is going to be an interesting boat. Please tell us more.
     
    messabout, Aug 29, 2013
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