Bending Wood (Fine Woodworking On)

Wood is usually considered a stiff, unyielding material, but over the centuries, woodworkers have found some ingenious ways to bend the wood to make what they wanted -- whether it's a delicate violin, a flexible pair of skis or a graceful, comfortable chair. In this collection of 35 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine, craftsmen explain basic wood-bending methods and how they've put them to use in their shops. They also tell how you can make the tools and acquire the skills you need for successful bending in your own projects. Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine's first ten years into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.