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Steam Bending

Project by Patrick Oughton posted 89 days ago 606 views 3 times favorited 24 comments Add to Favorites
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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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Patrick Oughton

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posted 89 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 89 days ago

Fantastic design and execution! I vote for a blog.

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jm82435

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posted 89 days ago

I second the blog. amazing.

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

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Les Hastings

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posted 89 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 89 days ago

very cool, i also vote for a blog!

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HokieMojo

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posted 89 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 89 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 89 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 89 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.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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cabinetmaster

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posted 89 days ago

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

-- A man can never have enough tools

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DocK16

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posted 89 days ago

Bring on the blog

-- DocK, WV

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trifern

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posted 89 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 89 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 89 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 89 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 89 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 89 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 89 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 89 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. ;)

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 89 days ago

Great Job! Nice bending.

-- Dennis Zongker

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Jarrod Zion Murphree

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posted 88 days ago

Sweet… Blog it.

-- Jarrod, Eagle Nest, NM http://anthologyfinefurniture.wordpress.com

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jeanmarc

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posted 88 days ago

very beautiful concept congratulations

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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Blake

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posted 86 days ago

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

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Patrick Oughton

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posted 76 days ago

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