My Top 10 Reasons Why Steam Bending Wood Fails

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My Top 10 Reasons Why Steam Bending Wood Fails | Engels Coach Shop

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Steam bending wood is a challenge to perfect with a degree of repeatability. After 40 years of bending wood, these are the top reasons why I have experienced failure. Building and restoring horse drawn vehicles involves bending wood to meet different applications, which has lead me on the journey to discover how steam bending works. Follow through the actual process as I point out the 10 most common reasons why steaming wood often results in failure.
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@Thomas..Anderson 4 жыл бұрын

1. Not using deciduous trees. 2:42 Add.: Fresh green or air dried wood bends best. 2. Not using straight grain. 8:34 Add.: Use wood with less than 1" grain run-out per 12". 3. Not enough water in your system. 9;20 Add.: Use fresh water 4. Not using enough heat. 11:22 5. Not using a surfactant. 12:04 Add.: Ammonia is commonly used. 6. Not using a good steam box. 12:35 Add.: Not made from wood. 7. Not using pressure. 13:23 Add.: 260°F, 3-4 psi. 8. Not using a support band. 13:56 Add.: Green lumber need 1 hour of steaming per inch of thickness. Kiln dried double that. 9. Not containing the lumber. 15:50 Add.: Wood bending is compression. 10. Not having enough power. 16:24 Add.: Eat spinach!

@KayakingVince Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, very useful

@kenjimac2211 4 жыл бұрын

Whenever I am getting stressed with the news of the world, I can count on your videos to calm my soul. Thanks Dave 😊

@hitenmistry3479 4 жыл бұрын

So true. World is full of stress but Dave is amazing at showing the world how to keep calm and drive on. God bless him and his family

@RandyK1ng 4 жыл бұрын

This is more important than the subject matter at hand.

@EngelsCoachShop 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear they are helpful. Be strong through this all everyone.

@travisbosquez3196 3 жыл бұрын

I so agree

@lionelaustin5523 3 жыл бұрын

you all probably dont give a damn but does someone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost my password. I would love any help you can give me!

@jacklouth3227 2 жыл бұрын

I am a new viewer and 86-year-old amateur woodworker. Since my retirement at 82 I have focused exclusively on Windsor chairs (6 chairs so far) and small period reproductions. Thank you for teaching me details that will help in my current Windsor (#7). My great uncle was a wheelwright in Delaware County, PA and I am interested in your exceptional skill and the craft. Thanks for your help and craftsmanship.

@rkarins3825 4 жыл бұрын

One of the few channels that I watch the video, from start to finish, without skipping ahead.

@jakleo337 4 жыл бұрын

Or speeding up, replaying at 1.5.

@user-dk9st8vy3i 4 жыл бұрын

👍 I know little English. This respected person's channel is one of the most exciting. Happiness learns from a good master. (Sorry for my English) Hi from Russia🤝

@truderenken3248 4 жыл бұрын

71 year old woman, and I have no intention of ever fabricating wood wheels, but your methods are going to be useful someday, for something ~ thank you from the bottom of my heart!

@craigpadley3535 4 жыл бұрын

Whether you meant it to teach or not Dave, I've learned hell of a lot from you. Many thanks Steve, Nottingham England.

@davidharris6581 4 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't happen to be the Sheriff would you? :)

@EngelsCoachShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve.

@craigpadley3535 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, my grandfather came from hucknall, just near to rolls Royce but he was a coalminer we all were. I live up in Sutton in ashfield, Mansfield about 8miles from hucknall, wheelwrights are thin on the ground now. So enjoy watching Engels coach and learning.

@craigpadley3535 4 жыл бұрын

And no David sorry I'm not the sherrif but I do live in what was part of Sherwood forest before it was cleared. I live about 3 miles from the trees now.

@robertl.fallin7062 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidharris6581 Good one!

@dickmorris6310 4 жыл бұрын

Your content is always interesting, but I wanted to compliment you on your writing, delivery, filming, and editing. All are top notch and comparable to stuff done by people who do those things for a living.

@EngelsCoachShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dick. I'm learning as I go.

@aerialrescuesolutions3277 3 жыл бұрын

Well said Dick, well said. Jim

@elcheapo5302 4 жыл бұрын

Just ask Home Depot how to bend wood. There isn't a straight piece in the place!

@Ivansgarage 4 жыл бұрын

That is funny Lol

@KJ-kw7gh 4 жыл бұрын

Best and most honest comment

@robertcoyle1532 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah...and every piece is from the center of a tree.

@Tafs315 4 жыл бұрын

That very true and higher price for the ones that are the most crocked

@bullettube9863 4 жыл бұрын

El Cheapo: That was a common joke when I worked for Chase Pitkin! We also joked that Home Depot charged by the knot! What we called "common" they called #3 clear!

@PilotMcbride 4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Your steamer uses the same fuel as my computer 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I can remember way back in my preteens days we would visit my granddad’s cousin, a WW1 veteran. He and a few others, on return from the war, set themselves up in what was a secluded area near our town because they needed regular medical attention and they absolutely hated other people. We were family and accepted. These guys would build and repair klinker built rowing boats for themselves and family. Hey used an open fire and down pipe as their “steamer” or wood condition to bend the ribs and slats, they were poetry in motion to watch them work ever so lazily. They didn’t move much or seem to do anything at all, but got a lot done with minimum fuss. None of their homes had running water or electricity, but they were as happy as pigs in .... Sad thing is, they passed within the same month. Anyway, great video Mr Engles, thank you for sharing,again you brought back memories of a bygone era.

@EngelsCoachShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your nice memories.

@adrianu5481 4 жыл бұрын

One thing that stands out in all your videos is that you work at a measured pace. That is always the mark of a real craftsman.

@secretsquirrel6308 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Engels reminds me of 'move half as fast, get twice as much done'. This is a mark of a master craftsman. Not starts and stops, simply constant motion but as you say, a measured pace.

@ericzimmerman7524 4 жыл бұрын

Great teachers cannot be created by their own desire to pass on knowledge to others, but are created by those who seek to gain the knowledge they hold. The lack of intention on your part does not lessen what you have created, but elevated it to something greater than your desire to demonstrate your art. You are helping fill the void people have being surrounded by a disposable society and helping insure that your craft will continue. Thank you.

@michaelevelyn1607 10 ай бұрын

Watching Dave work is about the most relaxing and satisfying time spent, for me. His discipline, attention to detail, his pedantic approach are highly commendable. He is an inspiration. I truly envy his skills. Also, working alone, his hand-eye coordination is flawless. Keep on coaching, Dave. The vast array and amount of tools he has collected looks priceless. I love the way he handles his tools. I omitted to mention the exceptional camera work. It seems Dave is operating the camera remotely, with his thoughts. His apparent boundless energy has to be seen to be believed. Are you going to be mentoring someone to succeed you, Dave?

@user-ck2xn6ue9c 4 жыл бұрын

Hello my name is Alaa and I am from Iraq I loved your program and I am very impressed with your experience. Connect with your business. I wish you health and safety, God willing.

@Norm475 4 жыл бұрын

I am 78 years old and I can't tell you the pleasure I get out of watching a true craftsman work.

@wakefieldyorkshire 4 жыл бұрын

A masterclass from a master. I personally will never need to do this, but knowledge doesn't weigh anything. THANK YOU.

@duanelundgren7985 4 жыл бұрын

Repetition is a valid form of learning, too! I loved it!! Looks like the possibility of some new wheel hubs in the background... and the Baileigh dust collector, that looks new, too!! LIFE GOES ON!! Thanks, Mr. Dave!!!!

@EngelsCoachShop 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, hubs maybe 10 years down the road. They'll make it , but not sure I will.

@trumpetflowerII 4 ай бұрын

Whenever I see methodologies such as you have exhibited, I'm reminded of the great numbers of people from Europe who went to the USA in search of a new life. All the skills and knowledge seem to have remained throughout the US; for that, many in all industries are very glad. But also, where there is compression on the inner radius, there is stretching on the outer radius. Additionally, if you are correct in stating that coniferous timbers do not bend with steam if anything, it will be because of their cellular structure and tendency to rupture. Great thanks for taking many through a tour back in time.

@rickbrandt9559 4 жыл бұрын

Like how you have shown that "patience" is key to most any Job!!!!!!!!! Thank You..

@tybrady4598 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video! I first thought it would be obvious ideas, but no, not obvious ideas, ingenious ideas that work and make sense. Thanks for sharing!

@tomtruesdale6901 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video and I learned why the keel runners on my wooden jon boat failed after I tried to steam bend em, used pine.

@arturoherrera629 2 жыл бұрын

Muchísimas gracias eres un verdadero maestro del doblado de madera tengo 54 años como carpintero y eres el primero del que aprendo en verdad algo coerente y lógico del doblado te doy las gracias de corazon

@classicstangbrn8964 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a metal guy but I enjoy the heck out of how you build things, thanks

@EngelsCoachShop 4 жыл бұрын

Oh another Stang buff. We have a 65.

@chuckthebull 4 жыл бұрын

The interesting little tid bit that makes all the difference in my mind was the knowledge of tree types and that bending wood is compressed not stretched. Plus This will make me look at the process with an understanding that will dictate the methods I use and the success I achieve. Plus the temperature and pressure. You are a great teacher despite trying to be one or not. Cheers

@fredbright2096 4 жыл бұрын

Of all the places on the internet, your's is without a doubt the most interesting and informative I have ever visited. Your methods remind me of my father, a 50 year machinist/toolmaker. Though your tools and materials may be different, your attitude and attention to your craft are the same. People who work with their hands and make THINGS, has always intrigued me, whether a carpenter, or a wheelwright. Thanks Dave, for the time and effort you take to let us watch you work.

@EngelsCoachShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fred.

@robertoswalt319 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid a lot of my friends tried to make water skis but they never had any success. Now I know why. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

@richmondpattonprehn4383 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting to see how wood is steam bent for carriages in Montana. Thank you so much. My experience is with commercial wooden fishing boats on the Pacific coast, a great many of which were built out of Douglas Fir, or out of one of the several local cedars. And yes, planking was often steamed in wooden boxes and bent to the curves of the hull. I grant you, the bends were nothing so acute as what you are doing in Montana -trying that with fir would scare the bazeesus out of me - but..., never the less, an awful lot of soft wood got steamed in wooden boxes and successfully bent to the graceful curves of a boat, here in Puget Sound country. Keep up the wonderful videos; you are a great teacher.

@merlincovlin4377 4 жыл бұрын

My dad was a woodworker but i never stream bent wood and i always found this real fascinating!!

@kevingaddis7276 4 жыл бұрын

Sr. When I was a kid, along time ago we heated whit coal. I had forgotten what it smelled like till I saw your video. Thank you for taken me back home.

@pontoonrob7948 4 жыл бұрын

I love these videos. I also think its great how you are documenting a trade that may disappear some day. It's funny though, I find myself pausing gunsmoke reruns and such. Not to look at pretty girls or neat guns or scenery, but to check out the wagons and buggys. Looking for brake pads and hubs, trying to remember the name of each part...

@BhayiCetywa-lo6jq Жыл бұрын

Summer please

@captainhgreen 4 жыл бұрын

If one doesn't figure out why something failed then progress and learning stops. Great video. Thanks

@yossiderecheven6322 4 жыл бұрын

I learn a lot from watching your videos and I thank you for sharing the knowledge, I really appreciate it.

@barryduckworth5224 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for taking the time to explain what you're doing and why. I may never make or repair a wagon wheel, but I've seen you do several things I can apply to other things.

@rushd45 4 жыл бұрын

Love it - he even shows us how to sweep the floor! It's all part of the process.

@Crewsy 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. The sweeping technique that is studied by thousands of people who desire to be half the sweeper that Dave is.

@gordtemple764 4 жыл бұрын

I often find the person sweeping up is the boss

@maggs131 4 жыл бұрын

Might be weird of me but I bet your shop smells heavenly after all that cutting and routering.

@tpniefer 4 жыл бұрын

Not weird at all, Maggs. When my wife visits my shop that's the first thing she always comments on.

@Mishn0 4 жыл бұрын

Unless it's oak. I think oak smells sour.

@maggs131 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mishn0 oak does have a rumpy smell lol. Cedar smells nice from a distance but its deadly when working or sanding it

@StanislavG. 4 жыл бұрын

@Scott Page USMC concrete smells like urine to me for some reason :)) But then again, some people absolutely hate the smell of metal grinding. Also, if you were spending a lot of your childhood in a countryside as me, chicken crap probably smells nice to you too :)

@joshjenkinson1929 3 жыл бұрын

Wood in general I’ve found to smell nice. Elm is a bit of a stinker, mind.

@brewbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. no fancy editing or gimmicks, just straight up knowledge. This is what KZfaq is for. I'm just now beginning my journey in steam bending and this helped me out a ton. Now, I don't have nearly as cool of a setup as you, but I think I can take your pointers and make do with my piece together setup, and better my chances.( I've already created a pile of mistakes) and your video pin pointed a lot of the reasons for that! 😂 Again thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge I truly appreciate it!👍🏻

@sysfx 4 жыл бұрын

Start a Foundation for the Preservation of Traditional Craftsmanship and Practices. That is exactly what you, your workshop and your videos are about.

@glenn9229 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, I really appreciate the tips. I'm just about to dip my toe into steam bending and your wonderful videos have given me a lot more confidence to give this a go (and no doubt saved my wallet from some pain) . Thanks so much for your valuable time and knowledge.

@jeffclark2725 2 жыл бұрын

Still amazed at him being a one person operation and making great progress on each project , Start to finish

@TheAndyJBall 4 жыл бұрын

the skills of any person os to make a simple 'mundane' task interesting. and you sure can do this Dave. This reflects your knowledge and experience fully, a real artisan doing what he loves. another winner Dave, thanks

@davidadaur5163 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video. I have never bent steamed wood but I think when I try your tips will be a great help. Thank You. David

@zorroonmilkavitch1840 4 жыл бұрын

wow what a great individual someone who's been through the mail and back and is willing to save Mankind from the grief that he suffered through I mean come on the man is continuing the world onto its path through education there is no greater Endeavor then this what a great individual

@keithbrowning3899 4 жыл бұрын

I have passed your video on to the Acorn to Arabella boatbuilders who have had major problems trying to bend Cedar - it just kept cracking and they eventually abandoned and gone back to oak.

@jakleo337 4 жыл бұрын

Stephens advise giving skills are great Taking is another story. Great channel and content nonetheless.

@colm7837 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, eye opening, i had no idea about the temperature , must get a thermometer. no idea about the pressure either, think i might soak my oak lenghts for a while, had not consider killen dryed being an issue. Thanks again, love the scenery in the intro 👍

@axerxes3981 2 жыл бұрын

I just happened across your delightful video by accident. But it's always a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work!! Thanks for sharing....and best wishes..... Ax

@seantap1415 4 жыл бұрын

This and Tips From A Shipwright are my two favorite channels... Cheers.

@anthonywilson4873 4 жыл бұрын

Got to Be Dave here and Leo on Tally Ho

@seantap1415 4 жыл бұрын

@@anthonywilson4873, I like Leos channel a well

@Sleddogracer 3 жыл бұрын

my failures pretty much had all 10 reasons to fail - lol - love your videos

@tpniefer 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Dave. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. So many things are quickly passing into lost arts.

@arnhemseptember2009 4 жыл бұрын

Priceless advice again. Love to see your expert routine you have developped over the years.

@thegreyoutdoors7860 6 ай бұрын

My first steamer was a complete failure. Now I know why...it was 7 out of ten reasons....lol. I'm building a replica conestoga wagon to tow behind my motorcycle..collapsible of course. Thanks for the tips. Saves a lot of money for me and saves things flying through my shop...lol.

@keithhunter3499 2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure to watch a proper craftsman,thank you 👍🇬🇧

@FrBobLaceySD 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping this topic alive!

@deanehill9730 4 жыл бұрын

Learnt a few tips there. A retired builder friend is attempting to steam bend a steering wheel for my 1909 IHC Auto Buggy. It is just one piece of timber , steam bent with one finger joint. Not an easy task so far.

@tropifiori 4 жыл бұрын

Very nicely explained. I tried steam bending laminations for an archery bow. I had everything steamed glued and clamped and left it on the bench. Well the glue went everywhere and the whole job was glued solid to the bench the next day. It took quite a while to bust the form and parts of the bow off the bench. All the broken pieces burned nicely in the wood stove. Frank

@lourias 3 жыл бұрын

What an interesting setup you have created. I liked how you kept the wood corralled in the ends of the metal strap, then lassoed the the ends upon removal from the mold, then finally secured them with a wood frame for transport and storage!

@TomLeg 4 жыл бұрын

My reason for wanting an Engels Coach Shop t shirt is to meet fellow fans in weird places. I went to see Apollo 13 and chatted with a guy nearby ... I mentioned Scott Manley's youtube channel, and he was already a fan. It's those connections that are fun.

@metubewot 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave again, for a wonderful demonstration of how to it and make it look easy.

@BigKatz 3 жыл бұрын

This man is a genius. This video is better than “master class.”

@tonyrum5808 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all that you do. You simply make it look so easy and it is not!

@WayneCook306 4 жыл бұрын

And again i will say it another great job and video.. Thank you Dave

@Collings1 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That is simply just AMAZING!

@dnomyarnostaw 4 жыл бұрын

A terrific contribution to the University of KZfaq. Well done. PS - I just referenced this channel, in a wooden boat building channel, called Acorn To Arabella, that are removing failed Cedar Planks that broke after steaming. Cedar is coniferous. And their bending techniques were quite basic. Interesting.

@datampajoohan6895 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm very happy to learn from an experienced craftsman like you. Thank you

@HockyOne 2 жыл бұрын

In Sweden we've been steaming and bending planks of pine and even sprouce for boat building for hundreds of years. My 19 footer built in 1962 is in excellent condition. And I don't think they considered "used" water not wet enough.

@henryward7739 4 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos every Friday night I’m a traditional coach painter in the uk and I have just started building my own cart and this video has helped me loads to steam the backrest for the seat

@danbreyfogle8486 4 жыл бұрын

I never knew about not bending conifers, I have never tried to bend wood but if I do I'll make sure it is a hardwood. Great information Dave, thank you for presenting it in a concise format.

@xXJasonardoXx 3 жыл бұрын

By far the the most info on steam bending I have seen in one video. You sir are a master.

@sjp52047 4 жыл бұрын

Well said. I've seen people try to steam bend on youtube without metal bracing, and were surprised when it didn't work. Back when I was doing this in my woodshop, II used a 6" PVC pipe with screw plugs on the end to get the temp up and the pressure that was needed. Eventually I drilled a steam vent in one end for obvious reasons. Too much pressure. Still, I like your set-up. Thanks for the video. Regards, Solomon

@johngray8606 3 жыл бұрын

Hola Dave, great video as always. Each time I watch your videos I can count on learning something new. Many thanks from an old Scotsman spending his last years in Argentina. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@johnday7362 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Engles. Now I need to find a steamer for bending wood. I guess I'll find one somewhere... I also need to find a project that needs bent wood. Well it seems all I really have is a desire to improve my woodworking skills.

@SublimatedIce 4 жыл бұрын

Cedar around here bends very well. Traditional wood used for the ribs on the cedar and canvas canoes. Built one a decade ago; lots of fun. Love watching your videos, seeing your skills and hearing your wisdom.

@gmilla2825 4 жыл бұрын

I may be wrong, but I think you’re confusing the construction techniques. I know of cedar strip construction, and then wood and canvas, which would usually used a steamed hardwood for the ribs.

@oldschool6345 4 жыл бұрын

Call it unintended fortune. You may have never intended to educate but you sure have. I have mentioned before about protecting your library. I would even go so far as to say the whole of your body of work in video could be used as educational material. You explain yourself well, explain what you show well. On top of that you're a pleasure to watch as you work. Directly, efficiently with real genuine craftsmanship. Very hard to find what you have created. Thanks for sharing

@paulk8152 4 жыл бұрын

Always wonderful to watch. Would it is a great medium to build with. The airplane I make my living in has All wood wings.

@paulelliott2651 4 жыл бұрын

So excited! I couldn't get to your store fast enough! The Borax wagon is art and now I get to wear it. Love your channel and believe you are a true American badass! Thank you, Dave!

@465maltbie 4 жыл бұрын

Very good presentation, like so many things the work is in the preparation. Most people who are not going to bend wood for a living skimp out on the fixturing. Your description was very good thank you for taking the time to share. Charles

@chuckwilson1176 Жыл бұрын

this is a great video, but one point i would like to add, as an engineer. water boils at 212 depending on the atmospheric pressure. the way one gets up to 260 degree steam is to design your system like a pressure cooker, that is, design the wood stave tube to be able to withstand higher pressure. you would need to look up a engineering steam table to find the pressure inside the tube to reach 260 and then install a pressure relief so you dont go boom. lol.... just an input for folks. cheers

@Joburgbass 4 жыл бұрын

I love to see a good craftsman doing his work with such ease and confidence. Thank you for sharing.

@aerosmith59983 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that was quite the lesson. I am impressed with your setup, obviously as you stated it took trial and error. You have a new fan.

@gilcore5245 4 жыл бұрын

This sort of stuff is what it as all about. BEAUTIFUL!

@fletcher3913 4 жыл бұрын

I've never bent wood and most likely never will, but I enjoy learning and watching a craftsman at his trade.

@BrianEltherington 4 жыл бұрын

At last. Got my Engels Coach Shop bling coming. Thanks Dave!

@anthonywilson4873 4 жыл бұрын

Makes sense running under pressure raises boiling point of water and higher temp steam, and gives better penetration of wood plus additional additive of ammonia. Thanks really enjoy the skills demonstrated learning all the time.. tony

@patrickcolahan7499 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. No doubt learned over trial and error. Thanks again.

@TruMaverick 4 жыл бұрын

Ancient Boat Builder: Back in my day that's what all we had. Floki: 10 reason i build boats

@FredCDobbs-mj7hn 4 жыл бұрын

Each week, Friday video with Mr.Engels is the frosting on the cake.

@hoodooguru1450 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, great editing and delivery of the information. It reminds me of watching "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" when I was a kid! Keep up the good work.

@ungratefulbastard8166 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool instructional video , from a very down to earth gentlemen, with important historical documentary . Thank you . !

@rgmoore 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the episode Dave. Thank you for sharing!

@CampingYurts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Steam bending us a dark art with much conflicting info. Hands on experience over time us the best way to really learn. I’ve found temperature is one of the big reasons why bending fails. You have to get the wood hot, over 220f. I have bend wood at 190-200 though. Some people recommend not soaking wood. I have found I get less failures when I soak. The wood I bend though is only 5/16” thick You can bend soft woods. It won’t bend as easily as hardwoods and you MUST have vertical grain wood. The Doug fir I have used will loose its shape over time. It’s not ideal, but works for my use. I now use Alaskan Yellow Cedar to bend my Art Nouveau style roof poles for my yurts and it works really well.

@meruertmeyer8017 3 жыл бұрын

I once heard that early natives made snow shoes from tamarack or larch which are conifers because it bends better

@Tom68070 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is the video I have been waiting most of my life for. I am not interested in building wagon wheels and such but I now feel confident in trying to do my own bending once I have the proper equipment secured. I have liked and subscribed your video because I want to learn more about bending. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us. Please don't take videos down there is no telling how many people you will help over time. You should feel very good about that. You are a master at what you do, all your mistakes and time have paid off.

@steveshoemaker6347 4 жыл бұрын

This old man thanks you very.....Much...Take care now,see you on the next one...l hope..!

@davidharris6581 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. I find this stuff fascinating! Thank you again for going to all the trouble of sharing it.

@colemanadamson5943 4 жыл бұрын

Proverb:22:29:"Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men." (mean = men of little value, importance) Thank you for allowing me to see your work and hear your advice. God bless you.

@timziegler9358 4 жыл бұрын

What a pleasure it is to watch you work. Thank you and best wishes.

@cliveramsbotty6077 4 жыл бұрын

mate you're a legend. your work will last forever.

@WorkshopCompanion 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@daveayerstdavies 4 жыл бұрын

As far as I understand it, the function of liquid ammonia in the softening/plasticization of wood is due to its solvent characteristics for both lignin and polysaccharides in the structure of the wood. It isn't just a surfactant that allows penetration of water, it temporarily alters the chemistry of the wood to allow it to bend.

@rockytopwrangler2069 3 жыл бұрын

..Awesome video and information ....Thank You !!.. ..... Stay Safe and God Bless .....

@caseygriswold8617 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Most people share things you should do. Some of the most useful knowledge comes from people who share what you shouldn't do, or things to look out for. Thanks for sharing.