Bending wood for furniture...tips, tricks and techniques.

The craftsmanship on this is just astounding. This isn't just a piece of furniture this is a work of art. Most people will sit at that table and never have any clue how much skill, knowledge, and hard work went into building that.

As a young man around 40 years ago my father took me to a local lumber jack and horse show in the hills of Appalachia Kentucky. That was when I was introduced to wood turning. It was a treadle style wood lathe with a sapling as in your video. The craftsman was building tables and chairs all from hand tools starting with logs he used no nails, screws, or glue. We watched for hours! I was very impressed! Thank you for reminding me of a great day with my Dad.

I’m an experienced woodworker and have made many laminated forms as well as steamed. I have nothing but praise for your methodology; it’s exactly how my processes have evolved. It was quite late on that you confirmed that your walnut was air dried - that’s quite important as kiln dried timber can/usually does take bends and steaming quite differently. Separately to the methodology is the design. That’s very personal but I, personally, think your base is very elegant. Sturdy but not chunky. To my eyes. I’d have that in my house. Good clear guidelines so that people can quite easily follow your process.

Good job. No annoying background music, excellent presentation, clear instructions and remarkable workmanship

A true master makes their craft seem easy. Somehow this appeared to be a breeze to fabricate…you’re a genuine virtuoso.

Love the 4 paw inspection your assistant gives your work. I can hear the thought process. "This material would make a very nice box for me to sit in, but I guess it looks ok as a table too."

The quick grip clamps were probably the coolest thing about this whole project. Okay, and the cool toys this guy has, and okay he's got a sense of humor too, and...

This was so relatable to woodcrafters. The frustration, risky cutting, and quality humor.

Keith, this build is absolutely gorgeous!! The wood-bending is what brought me to this video. It would be awesome if you could do a tutorial on making a reusable form/mold for extra large, round and tapered concrete planters. I only find videos on planter molds that are squared or rectangular.

I can only imagine the satisfaction of that completed table only to have to do another one! Great job on both!

That's what I'm talking about!!! You are the champion of woodworking videos with that kind of narrative!!!))) Thanks for the art of both woodworking and narration!!?

That walnut is just beautiful! I know it's no longer popular, but I still LOVE it!

Damn Son, that was amazing. Hopefully your clients appreciate your craftsmanship. You are an inspiration.

This is amazing! New woodworker here. I hope to someday start making stuff as beautiful as this

Another CLASSIC from the great KJ! Thanks for sharing with us man! LOVE IT!

I work in the Commercial Casework industry... with 20 years in milkwork. I consider myself a millwork specialist. I do not have a degree in wood products but have definitely worked on some amazing projects and had the pleasure of learning from wood workers whom worked in mills longer than I'd been alive... I must say you're work is impressive. Clean shop and well taken care of machinery are essential to success or avoiding problematic process or even injury. I just wanted to commend your work and relay you are a true craftsman in my eyes. Look forward to watching future projects you may do and share for all the wood working community. Btw... I bet that walnut splinter hurt... oak is worse in my opinion... My old boss would see me digging a splinter out and he'd say: "you trying to steal wood again?" Love that joke.. take care and God bless... Jesus was a carpenter... your doing the lords work my friend!

You, sir, do exceptional work, and your humor is relatable and on point. Well done.

Wow, what a spectacular piece of work! Loving it so much and I am addicted to your videos. Thank you.

Another great work!! You know what! Your video clips have made me feel impressed a lot! Thanks for having me watch your marvellous work.

I am very glad that you decided to restart your youtube journey. I love the way you add a little humor to your vids. Keep up the great work.