Wood Bending Handbook

Practical and fully illustrated, this updated reference is indispensable for woodworkers who want to master bending techniques, learn to increase the elasticity of wood, and recognize the woods best-suited for bending. Topics covered include hand bending, machine bending, moisture content, selecting and preparing wood, steaming and other softening treatments, and working with laminates and adhesives. A new color gallery provides craftspeople easy reference to finished projects, and the tips offer advice on how to avoid costly errors, such as weakening or cracking the wood. An essential resource for any wood bender, this how-to guide helps with any rounded construction.

W. C. Stevens and N. Turner are the coauthors of the previous editions of Wood Bending Handbook and Solid and Laminated Wood Bending.

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Distributor: Independent Pub Group
Publication Date: 11-01-2007
Pages: 118
Measurements: 11.00in X 8.50in X 0.76lb