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Steam Bending

Project by Patrick Oughton posted 449 days ago 1688 views 7 times favorited 26 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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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Patrick Oughton

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posted 449 days ago

If anyone is interested in a Blog of the two weeks let me know.

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Rxmpo

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posted 449 days ago

Fantastic design and execution! I vote for a blog.

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jm82435

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posted 449 days ago

I second the blog. amazing.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

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Les Hastings

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posted 449 days ago

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

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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corey cyr

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posted 449 days ago

very cool, i also vote for a blog!

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HokieMojo

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posted 449 days ago

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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Grumpy

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posted 449 days ago

Patrick, a blog would be of great interest.

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

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RobH

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posted 449 days ago

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.

-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA

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Karson

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posted 449 days ago

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.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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cabinetmaster

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posted 449 days ago

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

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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DocK16

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posted 449 days ago

Bring on the blog

-- DocK, WV

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trifern

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posted 449 days ago

A blog would be wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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kolwdwrkr

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posted 449 days ago

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

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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Damian Penney

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posted 449 days ago

Top notch, really nice lines.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

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GaryK

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posted 449 days ago

Great job!

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

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

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Quixote

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posted 449 days ago

Blog, blog, blog…..

-- I don't make sawdust...I produce vast quantities of "Micro Mulch."

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TedM

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posted 449 days ago

Wow! Looks great! Yes to the blog!

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

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woodyone

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posted 448 days ago

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

Woody.

-- Woody, UK

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Greg Wurst

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posted 448 days ago

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. ;)

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 448 days ago

Great Job! Nice bending.

-- Dennis Zongker

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Jarrod Zion Murphree

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posted 448 days ago

Sweet… Blog it.

-- Jarrod, Taos, NM http://jzmurphree.wordpress.com/

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jeanmarc

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posted 447 days ago

very beautiful concept congratulations

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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Blake

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posted 445 days ago

So SO cool! I love it. I’d like to do something like this.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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Patrick Oughton

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posted 436 days ago

Blogs has started

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mcoyfrog

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posted 190 days ago

Very cool

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

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a1Jim

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posted 190 days ago

Love the lines clean build and wonderful stools

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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