Comments

1. 
   John_Schaalje | Nov 12, 2010 08:44pm | #1

   This is really beautiful and unique. I like the double helix and the inlay. I have been wondering where to find more information on steam bending helixes, do you have any suggestions?

2. 
   mishad | Nov 13, 2010 02:00pm | #2

   Thanks. This was a lamination bend, not a steam bend. A book I found useful is "Woodworkers Guide to Bending Wood"by Jonathan Benson.

3. 
   aafosse | Nov 24, 2010 08:04pm | #3

   Are you planning to make another? I really like the design but there are 2 things that stand out to me. 1. The pole in the middle. Maybe use 4 spirals. 2. The base spiral seems to end at the top instead of continuing into the top.

   Again, wonderful work, just some thoughts that came to mind.

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   mishad | Dec 19, 2010 09:10pm | #4

   Thanks for the feedback.

   The "pole"in the middle adds stability in the downward direction. I discovered that I created a "spring" (duh) and needed something there. I'm experimenting with three spirals, but still need something to resist the downward force. Good comment on the spiral inlay - only reason was not to blow through the edge to make it complete.