Now to stay in topic. I've had good results steaming then setting the bend with dry heat ![Smiley :)](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
Now that you mention it, I did steam my CM first and got it to stay with dry heat.
Didn't dawn on me till now that it could be a combination of the two...
Bryce do you apply the Dry Heat right after steaming or some time after?
Is there a risk of the wood checking with the application of dry heat after steaming?
Sorry, don't mean to Claim Jump the Thread..
I have a good bit of Crepe Myrtle seasoned and I'm trying to get to know the wood's qualities...
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Thank Ya Fells...
-gus