martindale
15th January 2014, 08:29 PM
G'day All,
I am recently retired and looking to broaden my woodworking skills. I have a reasonably equipped workshop and have far more enthusiasm than talent!
I attempted to build my daughter a sun lounge using steam bent 20mm staves of Tassie Oak from plans in a US Magazine.
They suggested using Red or White Oak. While I am aware Tassie Oak isn't Oak, it was the best straight grain timber I could find.
After steaming the first 6, I split 5 and the other is about to split.
The sun lounge turned into a quite respectable coffee table.
I would appreciate any guidance in choosing a timber that I can steam and bend or any other suggestions.
Cheers
Martin
I am recently retired and looking to broaden my woodworking skills. I have a reasonably equipped workshop and have far more enthusiasm than talent!
I attempted to build my daughter a sun lounge using steam bent 20mm staves of Tassie Oak from plans in a US Magazine.
They suggested using Red or White Oak. While I am aware Tassie Oak isn't Oak, it was the best straight grain timber I could find.
After steaming the first 6, I split 5 and the other is about to split.
The sun lounge turned into a quite respectable coffee table.
I would appreciate any guidance in choosing a timber that I can steam and bend or any other suggestions.
Cheers
Martin