Re: Steam bending wood, questions
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:34 pm
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Re: Steam bending wood, questions
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:19 am
Neat,,,,I wonder how long he could hold it there or how even his twist was from one end to the other.
Re: Steam bending wood, questions
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 12:11 am
I have the Rockler Steam Bending Kit now and will attempt some steam bending of the parts I want to make.
Tomorrow or maybe Sunday I will be making the box. If people are interested I can take pictures along the way. Nothing fancy, just a box for steam bending and I will be making it out of pine.
So if you have interest let me know or I'll skip the pictures and just make it.
Ed
Tomorrow or maybe Sunday I will be making the box. If people are interested I can take pictures along the way. Nothing fancy, just a box for steam bending and I will be making it out of pine.
So if you have interest let me know or I'll skip the pictures and just make it.
Ed
Re: Steam bending wood, questions
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 8:13 am
I for one would love to see how you do this! 
Re: Steam bending wood, questions
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:01 am
I am also interested in this process
Re: Steam bending wood, questions
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:18 am
+1
Re: Steam bending wood, questions
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:28 am
+2
Re: Steam bending wood, questions
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:51 am
I've done a bit of bending using oak. I didn't have access to a steam bender so I simply soaked the strips in hot water for a few minutes before shaping it. It worked just fine that way.
Re: Steam bending wood, questions
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 11:28 am
Always enjoy your photos Ed, so please do post!
Re: Steam bending wood, questions
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 12:28 pm
Has anyone tried this "cold bend" hardwood product.
http://www.puretimber.com/discover-extr ... d-bending/
I have only found one company the offers this compressed hardwood product but it definitively appears to be an alternative to steaming it yourself. Down side is it is expensive and has a shelf life. Just something to consider if you don't already have steam bending equipment.
http://www.puretimber.com/discover-extr ... d-bending/
I have only found one company the offers this compressed hardwood product but it definitively appears to be an alternative to steaming it yourself. Down side is it is expensive and has a shelf life. Just something to consider if you don't already have steam bending equipment.