Steam Bending

Build a rugged, reliable steambox
April 10, 2022

If you have only a bit of steaming to do, or want to experiment before investing in a proper steambox, stovetop steaming will get you by.
Workshop tip: Insulated steambox works better
March 10, 2022

Foil-lined bubble wrap and weatherstripping make this box efficient.
Steam-bend a spiral
August 20, 2021

Helical legs and a conical shade combine in a beautiful lamp.
The best woods for steam-bending
May 11, 2021

Brian Boggs has steam-bent dozens of different woods over the years. Here he tells his favorites and why.
How to bend wood to your will
January 4, 2021

Use steam to create strong, curved parts with continuous grain.
Build an Eye-Catching Octagonal Table
September 23, 2019

Drawing from his experience as a chairmaker, Elia Bizzarri made his one-of-a-kind table light, strong, and graceful.
Creating Curved Furniture
March 20, 2018

Learn when it's best to saw, steam-bend, or laminate parts for chairs and other projects.
Two No. 4 Shaker rockers
May 8, 2016

Rockers made of tiger maple. Wood comes from Kevin Koski at www.curlymaplewood.com, a great source. It's harvested by the Amish in eastern Ohio. Kevin dries and mills it. Here dyed…
Two No. 4 Shaker rockers
May 8, 2016

Rockers made of tiger maple. Wood comes from Kevin Koski at www.curlymaplewood.com, a great source. It's harvested by the Amish in eastern Ohio. Kevin dries and mills it. Here dyed…
Built Like a Boat
March 30, 2016

Matthias Pliessnig employs boatbuilding techniques to craft his curved seating.

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