I saw an example furniture online and really liked how they curved the rod on the chair. I was wondering how do you usually go around doing that? I know steam bending is one option but I think there must be an easier way to get around with this.
Thoughts? Would be great if you have some resource that teaches you how to do this as well.
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That doesn't appear to be steam bent, the radius are too tight IMO. On close examination I think it was assembled square and then profiled. You can see different coloring in the wood at the corners. I think you could assemble the frame square with mitered corners then route the profile using a large diameter round over bit, but it might be a bit of a white knuckle experience with home shop equipment. A commercial CNC probably makes short work of that and safely.
What esch said. Straight parts, with lots of options to do final shaping. Definitely not steam bent.
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