Bending 4" Kiln Dried White Ash for a 27" Circle | Engels Coach Shop

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It always cracks me up to watch new "expert" woodworker channels do steam bending. It usually takes them at least three failures to get through their heads that it's not a sprint, it's a marathon with a sprint at the end to get the wood set before it cools. After three failures, they start looking at a longer steam time. After fourth or fifth, they finally examine the grain! I imagine that Dave makes it look easy because his "hurry up" learning days are long gone. It's always a pleasure to watch a master craftsman/artisan work without looking like he's working!

I’ve watched you do this process numerous times, it amazes me every single time … 🇺🇸👍

This man seems like one of the most decent people you could ever meet.

That's amazing that you can bend something that thick on that small radius.

I don't know what's more impressive - the carts this gentleman builds, or the tools he creates to build them with. I'm reminded of a simple saying my uncle once had hanging in his shop, "man - the toolmaker".

Those who aren't subscribed to your channel are the ones who haven't seen your videos yet. You're always amazing.

Your videos are the highlight of my week. Thank you for keeping the past alive.

I'm 71 years old and watching you work makes my back hurt!

Your organization to make this bend is really fun to watch.

Your steambending never fails to fascinate me!

Hi Dave, and Diane, I didn't think that the spreader was done, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Making new wheels is never boring to watch, or even repair for that matter. The bending is very interesting, and scary, I think of how it was done in the 1800's. Thank you for sharing, and take care.

No matter how many times I watch you steam bend wood, it always 'looks' impossible. Having that steel band on the outside, keeping the wood in compression sure does make a difference! Inch and a half thick wood, on a 24 in diameter form... 99% of woodworkers would say "Impossible!" Never tire of these.

I love this channel

My greatest wish is that you find an apprentice to take over the shop when you retire. It makes me sad to think all of this might be lost some day. 😢. As always, sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other 😷

This video answered some questions I had that go back to when I first started watching your channel 3 years ago. Pays to stay tuned! Thanks!

Since I was a boy 70 odd yrs ago have been fascinated by Cartwrights Wheelwrights, Coopers, one day in the next world I can be one.

I remember Dave saying that cracking sound was part of the mechanism

That was amazing 👏 👏

Another awesome video by the master craftsman.