Introduction to Steam Bending
Learn the process of steam bending wood. Steam bending is used heavily in boatbuilding and furniture making. Before we had good adhesives, it was the most common way to put a bend in a piece of wood and it is still a very common practice. Learn the fundamentals of how it works and the techniques to do it right. Students will build jigs and bend (and break) several different species of wood including cedar, oak, and ash. Each student will complete a simple project, such as a child’s sled, to take home at the end of the course.
Learn the process of steam bending wood. Steam bending is used heavily in boatbuilding and furniture making. Before we had good adhesives, it was the most common way to put a bend in a piece of wood and it is still a very common practice. Learn the fundamentals of how it works and the techniques to do it right. Students will build jigs and bend (and break) several different species of wood including cedar, oak, and ash. Each student will complete a simple project, such as a child’s sled, to take home at the end of the course.
Learn the process of steam bending wood. Steam bending is used heavily in boatbuilding and furniture making. Before we had good adhesives, it was the most common way to put a bend in a piece of wood and it is still a very common practice. Learn the fundamentals of how it works and the techniques to do it right. Students will build jigs and bend (and break) several different species of wood including cedar, oak, and ash. Each student will complete a simple project, such as a child’s sled, to take home at the end of the course.