Steam Bent Wood Light Fittings
Steam the wood in the steam box or bag then carefully bend it while it is still hot and secure it against a form or in a mold and let it dry overnight.
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In modern times steam bending is usually done with a steam box to make it bend around a former. Designed to suit a range of spaces and property styles our statement wooden chandeliers are steam bent by hand and come in a variety of sizes and wood types to create a spectacle in any room. Feb 14 2019 discover the skipper pendant light by tom raffield and more contemporary designer furniture online at heal s where design lives. Pressurized steam is detrimental to successful wood bending and extremely dangerous.
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Handmade steam bent lighting and furniture sustainably crafted in cornwall uk by tom raffield. 3 4 48 96 exterior plywood 8 1 1 4 flathead screws 1 2 dowel 48 long 3 gate hook 2 4 strap hinges 4 3 4 5 16 72 self adhesive rubber foam weather stripping. The two main components that make up a steam box system is the enclosure box in which you will place the piece of wood that needs to be bent and a steam generator. From shop dougsdrums.
The process of bending wood using steam is not at all new to the world of woodworking and all you need to give it a try at home is a simple diy steam box.