steambending chair parts

[John Piwaron]

When one is steambending parts, is it considered good practice to bend cylindrically shaped parts, or should I plan on bending parts square in crossection and plan on shaping them after bending?

[Bob Smalser]

When one is steambending parts, is it considered good practice to bend cylindrically shaped parts, or should I plan on bending parts square in crossection and plan on shaping them after bending?


A whole lot easier to cut the shapes, first...leaving enuf wood at the joints for final fitting.

[Steve Inniss]

When one is steambending parts, is it considered good practice to bend cylindrically shaped parts, or should I plan on bending parts square in crossection and plan on shaping them after bending?
You're not talking about a hollow cylinder are you?!

[John Piwaron]

You're not talking about a hollow cylinder are you?!


No, solid, like a dowel.

[Steve Inniss]

Shape - ie. spokeshave, drawknife, lathe - then bend.