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I have recently attended (june/july) a Steam Bending course in NZ (taugh by David Haig - rocking chair fame). It was a real eye opener as to what can be achieved with various methods of bending wood (steam, lamination and kerf bending). In the allotted 10 days I decided to make two stools (to keep the peace with my 2 kids). It was a stretch but I got there. I made one in Ash and one in Oak. Steam bending only works with certain woods and only with stock which has been airdried (making it hard to find reliable source in NZ and NZ woods aren't very good in general either).

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Fantastic design and execution! I vote for a blog.
 

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I second the blog. amazing.
 

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Nice job Patrick, cool design! By all means blog away!
 

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I vote for a blog too. I'm always looking to learn about new stuff! Great work on your projects. How big are they? It looks like you applied finish, what did you use?
 

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Patrick, a blog would be of great interest.
 

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Great looking work!!!!

Here is another blog vote. Especially include a description of the steam rig. I want to set up a steaming rig for chairs, and I am trying to get a good look at all I can.

Rob.
 

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I'm interested. Did you use vacuum for the bent lamitations for the seat, or a jig to bend and hold for the glueiing. Great looking chairs.
 

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Great woork…......by all means start a blog. I am interested also.
 

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A blog would be wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
 

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This is a pretty cool deal here. I'll look forward to the blog.
 

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Top notch, really nice lines.
 

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Great job!

Beech is another great wood for steam bending, plus you can sand and buff it to a nice satin sheen.
 

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Blog, blog, blog…..
 

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Wow! Looks great! Yes to the blog!
 

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Very nice, Great job. Yet another vote for the blog.

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I've been meaning to try steam bending, but I don't think I knew you needed air-dried wood. Now I know, and knowing is half the battle. ;)
 
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