Master Shipwright’s Electric Plank Bender

Stop Fighting the Wood. Start Bending It to Your Will. If you’ve been building wooden ships for any length of time, you know the sound. It’s that sharp CRACK that happens just as you’re pinning a stubborn plank to the bow. It’s the sound of an hour of soaking and a premium piece of walnut going to waste.

The Model Shipways Master Shipwright’s Electric Plank Bender is the professional’s secret to perfect, permanent curves. By using targeted heat instead of massive amounts of water, you’re not just bending wood—you’re "setting" it. This tool allows you to achieve museum-quality results without the warping, waiting, or wood-snapping frustration.

Why This Belongs on Your Workbench:

- Heat-Set Precision: Unlike traditional soaking which leaves wood fibers "mushy," our heated iron relaxes the lignin in the wood. Once it cools, the curve is locked in permanently. No spring-back. No stress on your glue joints.

- The 5-Minute Miracle: Stop waiting 24 hours for wet planks to dry. Give your wood a quick dampening, apply the heat, and you’re ready to glue in minutes.

- Contoured Wooden Jig Included: Comes with a specialized wooden forming block. Whether you’re working on a sharp bow or a gentle stern rake, the jig gives you the perfect surface to "iron" your curves.

- Tailored for Model Woods: From soft basswood to the most stubborn mahogany and walnut, this bender provides the consistent temperature needed to tame any grain.

What’s in the Kit?

- 110V Electric Bending Iron: Features a comfortable wooden handle and a specially shaped "roll-tip" head.

- Wooden Shaping Jig: Multi-contoured for various radii.

- Safety Stand: Because your blueprints (and your fingers) deserve to stay un-toasted.

The Shipwright’s Pro-Tip:

"The secret is a light touch. You aren't trying to melt the wood; you're just introducing enough heat to make the fibers cooperate. If you’re working with thick hull planks, a quick 3-minute soak followed by the bender will make that wood feel like wet noodles."

*Note: Use of this tool outside of the US will require applicable Voltage / Plug conversion adapters for your area / location.