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Chairmaking Process-Bending the rails |
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| Bending the wood. The back and arm rail are then placed in a steambox. They may sit in the steambox for up to an hour to become pliable. Then they are quickly bent (within a minute) around a wooden form to make the shape for the back bow and arm rail. Pegs hold the bent rail in place, and a wedge is added to achieve the proper curvature. The rail then cools on the form. |
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