Little is known of the most ancient devices for bending wood, but the oldest patented in England is now nearly a century old, and is used there yet for some purposes. The oldest in the United ...

Project editor Jay Cork has taught classes on bending wood with steam. Truly, no one is more full of hot air. Some wood ...

If you’re just starting out we’d suggest taking a look at [Michael Colombo’s] guide to heating, bending, and gluing to create custom acrylic enclosures. Chances are you already have most of ...

Bending wood is a complex affair. Despite the curves inherent in trees, most wood does not naturally want to bend. There are a few tricks you can use to bend it however, such kerf cutting and ...

Review of properties of wood, lumber, glued laminated timber and structural-use panels. Review of design loads and their distribution in wood-frame buildings. Design of wood members in tension, ...