Steam bending has long been employed to build boats, ships and wagons, even toboggans and snowshoes. A time-honored method of manipulating wood, steam bending will be a fun and rewarding addition to your woodworking skill set.
To begin your wood-bending experience, you’ll need a few basic items: an inexpensive steam generator, an easy-to-make plywood box and medium density fiberboard (MDF) to make a form. Bending wood takes patience and practice; a simple round mirror frame is the perfect place to start.