On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 2:28 PM Darrell wrote:

> Thanks Pete.
>
> I never heard of the dish detergent trick, might try that.
>

Back when I was building an 1830s-style banjo and had to bend wood for the
hoop I soaked the wood in a fabric softener solution for a few days, which
apparently is still a thing. I'm not sure it helped, but the backing straps
definitely saved my bacon.

Brian