On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:07:55 GMT, "Nancy Drew" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>hi
>
>can anybody tell me how or where to find info on shaping/curving wood?
>
>tks
>
Taunton Press has a good book called "The Complete Illustrated Guide
to Shaping Wood."
You may find the following site of interest!
http://www.chrispye-woodcarving.com
Good luck!
Jim
"Nancy Drew" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> hi
>
> can anybody tell me how or where to find info on shaping/curving wood?
>
> tks
>
>
Nancy try the site below, it might be helpfull!
http://www.chrispye-woodcarving.com
Good luck!
Jim
"Nancy Drew" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> hi
>
> can anybody tell me how or where to find info on shaping/curving wood?
>
> tks
>
>
thanks morris.
i should have realized suggesting a paint job wouldn't go over too well, but
i'm a newbie at this.
i've followed your advice and posted under the subject heading "what would
you use to build this with" if anyone cares to take a crack at it.
tks
"Morris Dovey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Nancy Drew wrote:
>
> > I want to try to create some furniture based on early 60s/70s
> > designs, many of which were build from plastics and very
> > curvy. i don't know too much about woodworking, so i guess
> > the first thing i'd like to know is what kind of wood is
> > recommended for furniture? i plan to paint the furniture when
> > done, so warmth of wood shouldn't be an issue, but strength
> > and ability to shape would be.
>
> Your question is a difficult one to answer because there are so
> /many/ choices. I was about to answer that nearly any hardwood
> would provide adequate strength - until I remembered that I've a
> fir (softwood) piece in my own living room.
>
> I think a good approach might be to find pictures of what you
> like; and then post pictures to
> news:alt.binaries.pictures.woodworking with a query to this
> newsgroup as to what wood(s) would work best for that particular
> piece. Most of this group will probably not be terribly excited
> by the idea of painted furniture - but don't let that bother you.
>
> > I'd also appreciate it if you could point me in the direction
> > of a good article of shaping wood.
>
> There're people here with good experience with steam bending and
> wood lamination. I'm not one of those people so will invite
> response from someone who has that experience and/or can suggest
> good reading.
>
> Again, you can make life easier for everyone (including yourself)
> by sharing pictures of what you'd like to make. Otherwise
> you'll find yourself with thousands of times more information
> that you could ever use...
>
> --
> Morris Dovey
> DeSoto, Iowa USA
>
Nancy Drew wrote:
> i should have realized suggesting a paint job wouldn't go over
> too well, but i'm a newbie at this.
It's not a problem. As you work with wood more, I predict you'll
find beauty that begs not to be hidden with paint. (-:
> i've followed your advice and posted under the subject heading
> "what would you use to build this with" if anyone cares to
> take a crack at it.
I saw. You've picked a /serious/ project. If I wanted a chair
like that I'd plan on making several to develop my skills and
techniques. I think I might try some 1/4" birch plywood for my
first attempt - though I'm not /sure/ that'd be the best starting
point.
I did a google search on "plywood bending" and found 27,900
references like
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Bending_wood.html -
I'd suggest repeating that search and reading everything that
looks like it might be applicable.
--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto, Iowa USA
thanks for the info, dave. i'll check amazon.
"David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> there are lots of woods to choose from. just a partial
> list: oak, cherry, pine, mahogany, maple. You use what
> appeals to you and of course consider the appropriateness of
> the species to the style of the project. ie a "high tech"
> piece would look bizarre if made of knotty pine! :)
>
> as far as references:
> "The Complete Illustrated guide to Furniture & Cabinet
> Construction" by Rae, Taunton Press
>
> Nick Engler's "Woodworking Wisdom" is handy. Rodale Press
>
> If you go to Amazon you can search for any woodworking topic
> and get a nice list of books, some of which you can search
> inside of to preview their worth. You must register a
> credit card with Amazon to utilize that feature, but it's
> well worth it!
>
> dave
>
> Nancy Drew wrote:
>
> > hi morris.
> >
> >
> >
> > a little bit of both. i've just bought a new house and want to
design/build
> > my own furniture. i want to try to create some furniture based on early
> > 60s/70s designs, many of which were build from plastics and very curvy.
i
> > don't know too much about woodworking, so i guess the first thing i'd
like
> > to know is what kind of wood is recommended for furniture? i plan to
paint
> > the furniture when done, so warmth of wood shouldn't be an issue, but
> > strength and ability to shape would be. i'd also appreciate it if you
could
> > point me in the direction of a good article of shaping wood.
> >
> >
> >
> > tks
> >
> > "Morris Dovey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >>Nancy Drew wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>can anybody tell me how or where to find info on
> >>>shaping/curving wood?
> >>
> >>This is a fairly good place for finding info on shaping/curving
> >>wood. Most of woodworking deals with selection of wood, shaping
> >>it, or finishing it. Do you have a particular question or are you
> >>looking for some good reading?
> >>
> >>--
> >>Morris Dovey
> >>DeSoto, Iowa USA
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
there are lots of woods to choose from. just a partial
list: oak, cherry, pine, mahogany, maple. You use what
appeals to you and of course consider the appropriateness of
the species to the style of the project. ie a "high tech"
piece would look bizarre if made of knotty pine! :)
as far as references:
"The Complete Illustrated guide to Furniture & Cabinet
Construction" by Rae, Taunton Press
Nick Engler's "Woodworking Wisdom" is handy. Rodale Press
If you go to Amazon you can search for any woodworking topic
and get a nice list of books, some of which you can search
inside of to preview their worth. You must register a
credit card with Amazon to utilize that feature, but it's
well worth it!
dave
Nancy Drew wrote:
> hi morris.
>
>
>
> a little bit of both. i've just bought a new house and want to design/build
> my own furniture. i want to try to create some furniture based on early
> 60s/70s designs, many of which were build from plastics and very curvy. i
> don't know too much about woodworking, so i guess the first thing i'd like
> to know is what kind of wood is recommended for furniture? i plan to paint
> the furniture when done, so warmth of wood shouldn't be an issue, but
> strength and ability to shape would be. i'd also appreciate it if you could
> point me in the direction of a good article of shaping wood.
>
>
>
> tks
>
> "Morris Dovey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Nancy Drew wrote:
>>
>>
>>>can anybody tell me how or where to find info on
>>>shaping/curving wood?
>>
>>This is a fairly good place for finding info on shaping/curving
>>wood. Most of woodworking deals with selection of wood, shaping
>>it, or finishing it. Do you have a particular question or are you
>>looking for some good reading?
>>
>>--
>>Morris Dovey
>>DeSoto, Iowa USA
>>
>
>
>
thanks guys - my local library happens to have a copy which i've placed on
hold...
"David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> yes! that's the one who's title eluded me this morning.
>
> dave
>
> Phisherman wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:07:55 GMT, "Nancy Drew" <[email protected]>
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>hi
> >>
> >>can anybody tell me how or where to find info on shaping/curving wood?
> >>
> >>tks
> >>
> >
> > Taunton Press has a good book called "The Complete Illustrated Guide
> > to Shaping Wood."
>
Nancy Drew wrote:
> I want to try to create some furniture based on early 60s/70s
> designs, many of which were build from plastics and very
> curvy. i don't know too much about woodworking, so i guess
> the first thing i'd like to know is what kind of wood is
> recommended for furniture? i plan to paint the furniture when
> done, so warmth of wood shouldn't be an issue, but strength
> and ability to shape would be.
Your question is a difficult one to answer because there are so
/many/ choices. I was about to answer that nearly any hardwood
would provide adequate strength - until I remembered that I've a
fir (softwood) piece in my own living room.
I think a good approach might be to find pictures of what you
like; and then post pictures to
news:alt.binaries.pictures.woodworking with a query to this
newsgroup as to what wood(s) would work best for that particular
piece. Most of this group will probably not be terribly excited
by the idea of painted furniture - but don't let that bother you.
> I'd also appreciate it if you could point me in the direction
> of a good article of shaping wood.
There're people here with good experience with steam bending and
wood lamination. I'm not one of those people so will invite
response from someone who has that experience and/or can suggest
good reading.
Again, you can make life easier for everyone (including yourself)
by sharing pictures of what you'd like to make. Otherwise
you'll find yourself with thousands of times more information
that you could ever use...
--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto, Iowa USA
yes! that's the one who's title eluded me this morning.
dave
Phisherman wrote:
> On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:07:55 GMT, "Nancy Drew" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>
>>hi
>>
>>can anybody tell me how or where to find info on shaping/curving wood?
>>
>>tks
>>
>
> Taunton Press has a good book called "The Complete Illustrated Guide
> to Shaping Wood."
On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 16:39:03 -0700, Larry Jaques
<novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> calmly ranted:
>On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:07:55 GMT, "Nancy Drew" <[email protected]>
>calmly ranted:
>
>>hi
>>
>>can anybody tell me how or where to find info on shaping/curving wood?
>
>Your nearest branch library. Look for books on steam bending
>and laminating wood, Nancy.
>
>Also check the www.katools.com and www.carbatec.com sites
>for EXTREMELY AGGRESSIVE tools, or get a nice, quiet little
>draw knife, spoke shave, and some rasps to have a go at it.
>
>G'luck!
Oops, make that http://www.carbatecvic.com.au
and add www.arbortech.com.au
--
- Tom Mix Died For Your Sins -
--------------------------
http://diversify.com Comprehensive, Sin-free Website Development
hi morris.
a little bit of both. i've just bought a new house and want to design/build
my own furniture. i want to try to create some furniture based on early
60s/70s designs, many of which were build from plastics and very curvy. i
don't know too much about woodworking, so i guess the first thing i'd like
to know is what kind of wood is recommended for furniture? i plan to paint
the furniture when done, so warmth of wood shouldn't be an issue, but
strength and ability to shape would be. i'd also appreciate it if you could
point me in the direction of a good article of shaping wood.
tks
"Morris Dovey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Nancy Drew wrote:
>
> > can anybody tell me how or where to find info on
> > shaping/curving wood?
>
> This is a fairly good place for finding info on shaping/curving
> wood. Most of woodworking deals with selection of wood, shaping
> it, or finishing it. Do you have a particular question or are you
> looking for some good reading?
>
> --
> Morris Dovey
> DeSoto, Iowa USA
>
yeah, i realize it's a pretty complicated piece. i'll definately start out
on something simpler and try to work my way in that direction.
tks again for your help!
"Morris Dovey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Nancy Drew wrote:
>
> > i should have realized suggesting a paint job wouldn't go over
> > too well, but i'm a newbie at this.
>
> It's not a problem. As you work with wood more, I predict you'll
> find beauty that begs not to be hidden with paint. (-:
>
> > i've followed your advice and posted under the subject heading
> > "what would you use to build this with" if anyone cares to
> > take a crack at it.
>
> I saw. You've picked a /serious/ project. If I wanted a chair
> like that I'd plan on making several to develop my skills and
> techniques. I think I might try some 1/4" birch plywood for my
> first attempt - though I'm not /sure/ that'd be the best starting
> point.
>
> I did a google search on "plywood bending" and found 27,900
> references like
> http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Bending_wood.html -
> I'd suggest repeating that search and reading everything that
> looks like it might be applicable.
>
> --
> Morris Dovey
> DeSoto, Iowa USA
>
how do you want the wood shaped??
I use mostly chisels and guoges for very complex shapes (horses), I
also use rotary tools for small work and a great newer product called
microplanes (not sureforms!!) are great for long curves and rough
shaping. Simpler things can be done with a router or other shop type
equipment.
Tell me what you want tomake and I'll let you know what I would do.
Chris Pye is an excellent referance- His book on "tools and materials"
great, but he has a definate preferance for chisels over other means.
Remember the end product of the process is all that matters in an
object, unless your zen about process...
-Frank
"oldsalt" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Nancy try the site below, it might be helpfull!
>
> http://www.chrispye-woodcarving.com
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jim
>
> "Nancy Drew" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > hi
> >
> > can anybody tell me how or where to find info on shaping/curving wood?
> >
> > tks
> >
> >
Nancy Drew wrote:
> can anybody tell me how or where to find info on
> shaping/curving wood?
This is a fairly good place for finding info on shaping/curving
wood. Most of woodworking deals with selection of wood, shaping
it, or finishing it. Do you have a particular question or are you
looking for some good reading?
--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto, Iowa USA
On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:07:55 GMT, "Nancy Drew" <[email protected]>
calmly ranted:
>hi
>
>can anybody tell me how or where to find info on shaping/curving wood?
Your nearest branch library. Look for books on steam bending
and laminating wood, Nancy.
Also check the www.katools.com and www.carbatec.com sites
for EXTREMELY AGGRESSIVE tools, or get a nice, quiet little
draw knife, spoke shave, and some rasps to have a go at it.
G'luck!
--
- Tom Mix Died For Your Sins -
--------------------------
http://diversify.com Comprehensive, Sin-free Website Development