Getting caught up

I had tried to bend the sides for the mini-L00 a few days ago, but my propane torch that I usually use to heat the pipe caught the wood base on fire and burnt out the torch tip, so I had to reconfigure it.  Now I'm using an electric setup.  Earlier today I cut the pieces for the sides and planed em down to a good thickness, threw em in a tub of water, and fell asleep for awhile with my daughter.  After I woke up, I got set up and tried out my new bending iron.  Worked great, very minimal burn marks.  Got it all clamped into the mold to dry now, and yes, I know I use a shit load of clamps.   The way I see it, is the more clamps, the more it holds the shape.