I used to own a 32' wooden fishing boat in Alaska, and I had to replace some of the ribs in the boat. The local shipwright suggested I glue thin strips of wood together to form the rib, as opposed to steaming and bending a piece of wood. He recommended 'resorcinol glue', which I believe is a type, not a brand of glue.
It's a two part solution, so you can make as much as you need without the rest going bad.
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