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Itand#8217;s one of the hidden secrets of woodworking, an essential technique, and doesnand#8217;t require expensive machinery or exotic hand tools: wood bending. By applying the proven methods in this fantastic guideand#151;written by one of the worldand#8217;s acknowledged expertsand#151;woodworkers of all skill levels can try their hand at cold-bending and dry-bending, laminating and kerf bending, as well as hot water, steam, and hot air bending, and much more. Each method is accompanied by expert recommendations on which wood works best, and nearly 200 full-color photos cover every stage of the process. Also, a handy chart shows the bending qualities of the 25 most important woods, as well as the desired effects for any design.
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It's one of the hidden secrets of woodworking, and an essential technique for anyone who works with wood. How many items around your house feature bent wood? Dozens, probably. A brief tour may turn up rocking chairs, armchairs, ax handles, hockey sticks, hiking sticks, skis, longbows, guitars and violins, canoes and more. It doesn't take expensive machinery or exotic hand tools--just apply these proven methods and techniques to your favorite projects, following the clear instructions backed by nearly 200 full-color photos and captions covering each stage of work. Try cold-bending and dry-bending, laminating and kerf bending, as well as hot water, steam, and hot air bending, and many others. For each technique, you get expert recommendations for several different kinds of woods from one of the world's acknowledged experts. Handy charts show you the bending qualities of the 25 most important woods, as well as the desired effects for numerous wood types for each project.
Synopsis
You dont need expensive machinery or exotic hand toolsjust apply these proven techniques to your favorite projects. Try cold, dry, or kerf bending; laminating; or hot water, steam, and hot air bending. With each method come wood recommendations from one of the worlds acknowledged experts. Handy charts show the bending qualities of the 25 most important woods and their desired effects.
Synopsis
You dont need expensive machinery or exotic hand tools—just apply these proven techniques to your favorite projects. Try cold, dry, or kerf bending, laminating, or hot-water, steam, and hot air bending. With each method come wood recommendations from one of the worlds acknowledged experts. Handy charts show the bending qualities of the 25 most important woods and the effects that can be achieved.