Fine Woodworking

Steam Bending

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.
outdoor bench

November 14, 2015

Outdoor bench. Steam bent and laminated oak, leopard wood, paduak, walnut, zebra wood, ebony, Madagasar ebony. Three layers of clear epoxy and several layers of marine varnish.
3 slat ladderback chair

October 28, 2015

Contemporary and supremely comfortable this beautiful chair would enhance a traditional or modern setting.This three slat post and rung chair is in the style that Brian Boggs was instrumental in...

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