Bending Wood With Heat

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Bending Wood With Heat

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You can easily make tight, permanent bends in thin pieces of wood simply by heating one side! Nick walks you through the technique as he demonstrates an ingenious fixture that serves as both a heat source and a bending form. This shopmade jig holds propane torch as it heats a short section of plumbing pipe. This, in turn, heats the board as you bend it.
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@Guysm1l3y Жыл бұрын

Really cool trick! One thing people should take note of: be wary of using galvanized pipe and getting it too hot. Metal fume fever is not a fun time.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Good point -- no, great point. I'm putting together a comment that will be pinned to the top of this video comment section, and I'll be sure to include this.

@LitoGeorge Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion - if I may add to dealing with the fear of forge fever concerns: the galvanising effect can be removed by a commonly available household item: vinegar. Give the pipe a good soak in the vinegar for several hours/ days if required until it all just eaten off. 5% vinegar is just fine, it will just take a bit longer. Acid can be a wonderful thing.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

@@LitoGeorge Great tip; thanks. By the way, the propane torch keeps the pipe at 400 to 450 degrees F. The zinc oxide gas that causes "forge fever" or "metal fume fever" does not begin to form until the zinc reaches 392 degrees F, and does not form in great quantities until 787 degrees F, the melting point of the zinc coating. Vaporization occurs at about 1600 degrees F, within a few hundred degrees of the low end of welding temperatures. All of which is to say that at the (comparatively) low temperatures needed for this wood bending technique to work, this is something that can be dealt with with good ventilation as well as vinegar. Or, you could just buy black (uncoated) pipe and fittings and not have to worry at all.

@jimbayler4277 Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion: Use Black Pipe, like what's used for gas lines.

@Grunttamer 10 ай бұрын

leave the vinegar in the kitchen and get some muriatic acid@@LitoGeorge

@dcmirk Жыл бұрын

I love this guy. He's easily my favorite woodworker on KZfaq.

@robotsongs 10 ай бұрын

No love for twoodfrd?

@stefanandersson9616 8 ай бұрын

Mine too. Could'nt help start thinking of a torch from burning wood (a fan? what about the smoke? and so on...).

@mellissadalby1402 7 ай бұрын

Extra bonus points for the doggie with the paw. My dog does that to me too!

@professor62 Жыл бұрын

Nick, every time I watch one of your vids, this retired professor comes away with one overarching thought about you: “The man is frickin brilliant!” 😉

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

I'll be sure to let my wife know. She has a somewhat different opinion...most days.

@greyspot00 5 ай бұрын

This is the best woodworking channel. Others are great, but his vibe is perfect. It's like your slightly dorky (but cool in his own way) uncle showing you things in his workshop.

@SpencerLuxBurton 5 ай бұрын

Agreed. I treasure this channel and this man.

@brentjenkinsdesigns Жыл бұрын

Hey Nick. Thank you for your kind and thorough diligence in order to bring further educational & inspiring ideas to the rest of us. I never fail to learn from you. Thank you kindly. 😊

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@scottstark1867 Жыл бұрын

I'm still fairly new in my woodworking journey and watch several KZfaq channels devoted to the craft. You, sir, share tips, tricks, and techniques that I've never seen elsewhere that unfailingly leave my mouth agape. Bravo.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

@svartholstjornuson6215 11 ай бұрын

I stumbled across your channel, by chance, and it's incredible. Unquestionably great work, dude. Clear angles while filming, with concise descriptions of the steps required-along with other reasons-make these excellent videos very approachable.

@WorkshopCompanion 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@wimvandenbosch6657 Жыл бұрын

Being a mechanical engineer, I am a very rough wood worker 😢. Watching a master applying and sharing his skills is really great. Simple to the point instructions really help my understanding of this subject. Thank you.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@daydaymarceaux 8 ай бұрын

I love this guy's videos so much. He explains everything in a way that it's so understandable. And he goes into detail of what he's actually doing

@MariusRiley 7 ай бұрын

: I'm not a serious woodworker/craftsman, but I am a serious math and science nerd. And I gotta say that this is an amazing video, colossally informative and also easy to understand. I mean for serious. Very way, sir.

@WorkshopCompanion 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

@nomadben 5 ай бұрын

There are few things in life that are more satisfying than a truly great teacher. Thank you Nick!

@DivineMisterAdVentures Ай бұрын

That's some fantastic info - a rare real MATERIALS THEORY for Wood.

@user-mc1rp5mp9l 3 ай бұрын

Hi nick, I watch your video on bending timber, after my brother asked me to build a ukulele from a kit he had purchased, realising he needed a “shit load “ of tools to build it as he put it. I’ve also just been made aware you have worked at shopsmith. My granddad had a shopsmith woodworking machine back in the 1950’s which I spent many hours building stuff. Love your work.

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@e.h.9990 10 ай бұрын

Great video and great presentation! Even the adorable dog can‘t resist watching and listening closely!

@WorkshopCompanion 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@murphyjay9084 Жыл бұрын

great job. youre the best wood scientist!

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Thanks. But think there are easily a couple of hundred folks at the U.S. Forest Products Laboratories that deserve that title more then me.

@jethropebs Жыл бұрын

As always, you've done another amazing instructional video Nick! This is among my most favorite channels on youtube and I thank you for the amazing content!

@Charlielizard Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Love your patience and attention to details which you hand over to us. Brilliant woodworker and teacher. Thank you so very much. 👍🏼✌🏼

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@terryflynn9350 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely concise descriptive video.and a very attentive dog.

@jimp7015 Жыл бұрын

You, sir, are amazing. Once again you've demonstrated a technique that seems to be beyond every other woodworking channel. And thoroughly and clearly explained, as usual.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@raydriver7300 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick and Bella 🌞

@clubbedsandwich1128 8 ай бұрын

I subscribed to this channel from watching the shorts, and this is the first time watching a full video. That introduction with the South Park art made me chuckle lol

@WorkshopCompanion 8 ай бұрын

Welcome.

@JoJo-cy4tb 6 ай бұрын

why do i get favorite/most memorable high school teacher vibes from this individual

@chrisp7957 Жыл бұрын

Good info. Pet Travis more. Thanks

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

I think Travis would object to that -- he's the genus behind the camera. Bella is my canine co-star.

@chrisp7957 Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion lol tell Travis I said sorry and pat that dog on the head next video. You made me laugh, thanks

@Albylion 10 ай бұрын

I am in no way a woodworker, not even a hobbyist. But this is probably one of the top five people I respect and admire.

@WorkshopCompanion 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kid words.

@jawn137 Жыл бұрын

Rad. Everyone needs a dad like you

@bg8fairpoint610 7 ай бұрын

Great attitude great instruction education and entertainment even for a non woodworker thank you

@WorkshopCompanion 7 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

@kadaverf 8 ай бұрын

I think you are a really good teacher. All the best from Holland Max

@WorkshopCompanion 8 ай бұрын

Thanks from Ohio.

@Jack-es9xq Жыл бұрын

not something I'll ever use but it was a pleasure watching it explained.

@Skoden_lures Жыл бұрын

Great video. I love your bending iron design. I am a Luthier and I use this technique as well. I do the sides in a Fox side bending machine and any fine tuning is done on the bending pipe. For smaller instruments, the pipe is all that I use. I'm glad I found your channel.

@J-D248 Жыл бұрын

😍 Love the dog!! So cute!

@rifficide Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a series of videos of Nick showing us how to make that dulcimer.

@TadTheTinker Жыл бұрын

Very useful info here!

@bastiangallegowilliams7080 7 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing the ways of the wood, greetings from Chile

@WorkshopCompanion 7 ай бұрын

Most welcome from Ohio.

@Crusader1089 Жыл бұрын

I find these videos so relaxing. I'm interested in wood working but not a hobbyist, but its really nice to just listen to expert experience

@alanpowell24 11 ай бұрын

My favourite mad Professor!

@sapelesteve Жыл бұрын

Nice done & demonstrated Nick! I made an Acoustic guitar & had to bend the sides using the steam technique. Really big learning curve on that one! Give Bella a big pat on the head for me! 👍👍🐶🐶

@dswiss2103 8 ай бұрын

Best woodworking channel going. So much knowledge, no clickbait. Keep it up.

@WorkshopCompanion 8 ай бұрын

That's the plan.

@Alfredoif 11 ай бұрын

This is what brings freshness to youtube content. He blends tech, didatics and mastery of the vintage art of woodworking. Well done good sir for the top tier content, keep it up!

@WorkshopCompanion 11 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

@marcfrst2332 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful project. Now I can also achieve such beautiful bends in wood. Fantastic, I am very happy about this tip. 👍👍👍👍👍

@WorkshopCompanion 5 күн бұрын

Glad to be of help.

@krenwregget7667 Жыл бұрын

I don't do much wood bending, but this is a very clever, inexpensive jig to make if I wanted to. Thanks Nick!

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@kilmorequay 11 ай бұрын

Love your workshop

@chainchompDX 5 ай бұрын

I'd just like to say thanks for helping me improve my craft. Always love learnin something new.

@JokersVsZombies 5 ай бұрын

I want to hug this guy

@henrysara7716 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick. Big fan of your books here. Keep it up.

@vinwillcock612 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant video

@krummiesfamily6469 7 ай бұрын

I wish Nick could be the instructor for everything I learn...

@tobymaltby6036 11 ай бұрын

Bella deserves her own show !!

@WorkshopCompanion 11 ай бұрын

So she keeps telling me.

@arboristBlairGlenn 11 ай бұрын

Good edit

@gregwright2059 Жыл бұрын

Loooove the content especially the animated Nick in the intro lol

@garrybooker 7 ай бұрын

Wow, I learned a lot in this video. I was thinking I needed to build a stream box, but this seems really straightforward. Definitely worth a subscribe!

@WorkshopCompanion 7 ай бұрын

Thanks...and welcome.

@glencrandall7051 Жыл бұрын

Well told Nick. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Same to you and yours.

@shar935 6 ай бұрын

I love the hammer trick at the end... very coooool.

@WorkshopCompanion 6 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@Jherrild Жыл бұрын

You can tell he's a pro at roughly 4:30 based on the repetitive facial movements he makes while focusing on the wood bending. Every really skilled artisan I've watched work has a 'flow face' that they make when they're focusing- I assume because they're so focused/engrossed in their work that they stop paying attention to their facial muscles 🤣

@ianking-jv4hg 10 ай бұрын

..and thank you for your tuition.

@stevehousden2699 7 ай бұрын

First one of yours I've seen. FANTASTIC!

@WorkshopCompanion 7 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@ogreunderbridge5204 4 ай бұрын

This is without doubt the best ever wood shop class lesson I ever got to so far ! Your pdf shop looks very nice too. I will spend some time here :))

@WorkshopCompanion 4 ай бұрын

Make yourself comfortable.

@Beakerzor Жыл бұрын

thanks for giving us the scoop!

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. And I'm sure you can show yourself out...;-)

@TheMarbo74 7 ай бұрын

Great video. I would recommend attaching a thermocouple with a small display on the pipe to get repeatable temperatures. Cheers!

@WorkshopCompanion 7 ай бұрын

I just use an infrared thermometer. Stuff on the pipe can get in the way.

@oakhurstaxe6392 11 ай бұрын

One tip not emphasized... Once you have it bent, keep it in bent position until dyed off and cool, otherwise it will straighten out quite a lot. His tip about keeping it moving while in contact with hot pipe is 100% gold, that is important. If you are lazy, or don't want to use flame, you can get violin bending iron. Works same way just vertical with different radius bends in it. Good video. Wish I had this when I first tried violin sides!

@cocoxcocoa 7 ай бұрын

Wow, this is exactly what iv been needing to see! I have had a design iv been wanting to make for years that involves a tight 1.5" bent radius, and the only thing iv been able to find online about bending wood is lamination or steam bending.

@losingfreedomisnofunFJB 10 ай бұрын

I found more info than i was looking for, learned more too, thank you.

@WorkshopCompanion 10 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

@lesblack413 Жыл бұрын

Well done Nick. Always a pleasure to watch your videos and get your tips. I also love the expression on the Bella's face. She seems to be hanging on to every word you speak. Reminds me of a song I've heard: "I wish I was half as good as my dog thinks I am." Cheers from the Sunshine Coast of Queensland in Australia.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Ah, the home of the kelpies. Cheers back from the banks of the Stillwater River in Ohio, where I have the only kelpie for miles around.

@TheMid-KnightRider 7 ай бұрын

Kudos to you, sir. You are a humble yet formidable "Master Craftsman" with a treasure trove of knowledge as well as being a remarkably succinct and concise educator. Much appreciation, mate. 👍😎

@WorkshopCompanion 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for th kinds words.

@jamespaulsell9385 27 күн бұрын

Another good video, and a great assistant.

@WorkshopCompanion 26 күн бұрын

Thanks and agreed.

@952bj8 8 ай бұрын

This looks a lot like the setup I used to make guitars back in the '70s, propane torch and all. I used a piece of 3" diameter copper pipe, which conducts the heat much better than steel. It also helps to soak the wood in water before bending and using a wet sponge to keep it moist and prevent burning.

@Israfel36 5 ай бұрын

You are a talent desperately needed in this weird time. This was great.

@WorkshopCompanion 5 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@MCsCreations Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Nick! Thanks a bunch for the tutorial! 😃 I'm definitely going to try it at some point! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@johnquinn456 10 ай бұрын

You speak well EASY to understand Keep talking

@WorkshopCompanion 10 ай бұрын

Will do.

@SuperEfren23 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this lesson, your passion for your craft has reinvigorated my interest in learning how to woodwork.

@WorkshopCompanion 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, and good luck!

@CarpeDiem601 10 ай бұрын

I like this guy.

@kcg3927 Жыл бұрын

Great content... I wish you had been my shop teacher. But we could have been in class together...lol

@jeffhildreth9244 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I have been using a pipe and torch jig I built in 1965 when building dulcimers. It continues to be used for guitars. My tube's ID is exactly that of the propane bottle so slides in.

@WorkshopCompanion 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@ellendesmet308 11 ай бұрын

First video I watched on this channel; you have a very clear, patient, precise and cool way of explaining and showing things. I like!

@WorkshopCompanion 11 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@sebakrol3433 8 ай бұрын

what a lovely assistant

@ArchEdge Жыл бұрын

"I NEED A SCOOP!" ..... says every woodworker who just wants to try bending wood 🤣

@anonymousaccordionist3326 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking of making a door harp using this method.

@liquidrockaquatics3900 5 ай бұрын

Dog food scoop!

@torstivuorma2905 11 ай бұрын

..this doc is awesome.. 😁 …thanks for your good and clear teachings.. 👍👍 …greetings from Finland 🇫🇮

@WorkshopCompanion 11 ай бұрын

Thanks from Ohio.

@johnford7847 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, Nick. Thank you very much.

@bronconisto710 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad I found your channel 🎉 love the dog

@brushmasterspaintingfranchise 9 ай бұрын

if all your videos are like this you are an amazing human. like the best uncle or grandpop to live. Thank you

@WorkshopCompanion 8 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

@georgeksirakis8898 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this explanation, God bless you

@WorkshopCompanion 11 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

@fauseth 7 ай бұрын

I love this guy.

@MasatoKay 5 ай бұрын

Recently found your channel, thank the lord I did

@josephfisk466 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic content. I believe I get more value for your videos than all the others. Every time I feel stumped one of your videos seems to pop up and solve the issue at hand.

@WorkshopCompanion 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

@christianwithers7335 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. One of the best woodworking channels on YT you also bring a different slant in a saturated market, but 5/21 of a litre 🤔🤓😵 I have never heard anyone use fractions with metric! I thought Americans would say fluid ounces (US fluid ounces at that) 🇬🇧🇺🇸

@christianwithers7335 Жыл бұрын

Ahh you use 238 ml as the closest to a US half pint !!

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

@@christianwithers7335 We call it a "cup." Here in the States, it is the most commonly used measurement of volume for cooking and baking.

@dougaltolan3017 11 ай бұрын

Converting a cup to metric and humourosly missing the point... True comedy genius.

@Bart-Did-it 10 ай бұрын

Bro made himself into a South Park character

@mrpoulton7253 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for adding metric in your videos.

@WorkshopCompanion 10 ай бұрын

How could we not? Two-thirds of our global audience thinks in meters.

@VVVidmO 11 ай бұрын

Stumbled in here on accident. But hell i have no bloody clue bout wood working and yet ya had my attention all the way. Great stuff my good man.

@alexandrcifer76 10 ай бұрын

You, sir, are amazing.

@weldabar Жыл бұрын

Oh man that scoop! I didn't think you could really do that with wood. It's got my creative gears rolling.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

That was the idea.

@peterszutu555 8 ай бұрын

Very good instructions. I have viewed a KZfaq video where the luthier had built a mold, positive and negative, that had heat source. He stuck in a piece and voilà one side of the guitar is formed.

@kateandang2264 2 ай бұрын

Wow amazing and perfect.. Good idea

@WorkshopCompanion 2 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@erichblosch8387 6 ай бұрын

Cool stuff to learn. But I like the dog appearing from time to time. Wonderful companion❤

@eliseveldt 5 ай бұрын

just discovered your channel. love it

@sral128 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your superior content 🙏

@justinnewman13 10 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic presentation. You should be a professor, if you aren’t already

@WorkshopCompanion 10 ай бұрын

University of Cincinnati. Taught Wood as an Engineering Material and craftsmanship.

@quirtdrozario856 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this.

@ConstantinePreston Жыл бұрын

If you were never a teacher... you should have been! A truly excellent video! Many thanks.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Spent many years teaching wood as an engineering material at the University of Cincinnati. Most welcome.

@pazmaniaoh6341 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@barry.w.christie Жыл бұрын

Yet another simple but brilliant tool ... it just bends wood you say, but the very ability to bend wood can create stunning works of art ... absolutely superb 👍

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Thanks.