FWW Build Off '08 #5: Wine Rack Installment #5

Argh!

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

How long did you let it steam?

I find that if you use a 1/8 piece of flat aluminum on the outer curves it helps to prevent breaking like that.
Kind of like a bending strap. Then I would do the tighest bend first while the wood was most pliable.

The project is looking great so far!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

It was in the steamer for a couple hours but only warm to the touch. Shouldn’t it be hot? As you can tell, I’ve never used a steamer before.

I like the aluminum idea. I have some here so I’ll have to try it.

-- Michael R. Harvey - Brewster, NY - RusticElementArt.com - SpaceAware.org - AnConn.com

ouch!! outer support makes sense

-- making sawdust....

That hurts!.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

oooowwwww!!!!!.............love the atitude though….....get some more and try again!!!!!

There’s an old trick, (but don’t know if it will work in this case). Cut short small kerfs through out the width of the board were the curve gets tight. But, you would have to hide the cuts.

-- JJohn

Just wishing you good luck in your endeavors. I appreciate all the details you are sharing. It is quite a ‘story to watch unfold.

-- Michael, Fort Worth, TX. "I wood if I could!"

Thanks for posting. This is an interesting project. I will be following this one. I like to see projects unfold (and I know how much work it is to keep posting a series)

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net