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Using the three basic approaches to producing curved parts - laminate bending, steam bending, and milling by machine - this book provides step-by-step instructions on each method, the pros and cons of each project, and how to troubleshoot problems. Also included are discussions and advice as to what methods will work and what methods will not in various applications.
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SOME WOODWORKERS are perfectly capable of dreaming up a project, making a sketch on the back of an envelope, and, in what seems like just a few short days of sawing and hammering, producing a wondrous piece of original furniture exactly as initially envisioned. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
SOME WOODWORKERS are perfectly capable of dreaming up a project, making a sketch on the back of an envelope, and, in what seems like just a few short days of sawing and hammering, producing a wondrous piece of original furniture exactly as initially envisioned. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having done a bit of all types of wood bending I bought this book to further my knowledge and to use as a reference. Unfortunately it only covers the basic principles - good if you don't know them but this book doesn't go beyond a good outline of the different ways to bend wood.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I brought the book for my father-in-law, he was very happy with the book. It helped him out with his project to build a wheel immensley.
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85 of 86 people found the following review helpful
I bought three books on wood bending; this is the best
16 Dec 2002
Format:Paperback
After getting in over my head, I bought three wood bending books: this one (Schleining), Zachary Taylor's "Wood Bender's Handbook" and "Fine Woodworking on Bending Wood." Taylor is slightly more recent, but it omits many pertinent aspects. For example, he doesn't cover milling (cutting) or coopering (low-angle joints) wood as a way to obtain curves, and he gives little attention to some practical aspects, such as drawing plans. Taylor is relatively superficial and focused on making musical instruments. The Fine Woodworking book is spotty (magazine articles from 1975-1984) and covers many advanced topics (e.g. Lapstrake boatbuilding, tapered laminations, violin making). Schleining is by far the best choice for the intermediate-level amateur that needs advice from someone with a lot of practical experience. His sidebars and outlines really help a woodworker make good decisions. He gives extremely helpful details on glueing, jigs, and routing. He shies away from steam-bending, because it gives such variable results, but he finds that it can often be combined profitably with follow-up milling or laminating. He gives superb practical advice on which machine to use in what combination, he has excellent jig plans, and many hard-won safety recommendations. He does not provide project plans (Taylor does for oval boxes, walking sticks, boat ribs, and chair backs). Luthiers will enjoy this book, but also find more detail in the other two.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Excellent choice
28 Aug 2011
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Excellent book does not miss much where wood bending is concerned. He covers every aspect of the process. I would strongly recommend it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Best on the subject
21 July 2011
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I owned a custom wood work shop for years, and this is by far the best book on the subgect. I did a lot of curved pieces, and if you need that sort of info, this is the book.
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