Woodworker’s Guide To Bending Wood: Techniques, Projects, And Expert Advice For Fine Woodworking

by Jonathan Benson

Curvature in wood can take ordinary woodwork and make it extraordinary. This comprehensive book will teach you a variety of wood bending techniques – including green wood bending, constructing curved wood laminates, hot water bending, steam bending, heat bending of relatively thin materials, and vacuum press bending – to make your woodworking special.

The book also includes information about designing and building bending forms, providing detailed instructions so you can choose the best method for your project – be it graceful curved chair legs or a serpentine front. There are seven step-by-step projects presented, including shaker boxes, a bow for an arrow, a rustic chair, the sides of a guitar, and bent panels used for tables and pedestals. .

“Any woodworker interested in building curved furniture, Shaker-style boxes or musical instruments will find this publication enlightening.” – Australian Woodsmith

“All of the necessary tools and equipment are discussed with consideration to budget and practicality.” – Woodshop News

“Benson’s methods will open a whole new world of woodworking for those willing to follow his easy directions.” – Shortcuts.ns.ca

Pages: 179
Binding: TP
Publisher: Fox Chapel