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Bending bonds and handles for Devon stave baskets

Posted on December 29, 2020 by stevetomlin

The handle, rim and bottom bond for the Devon stave basket are made from freshly cut ash coppice. I use small diameter poles which are cleft into four pieces and then shaped with a drawknife while clamped in the shavehorse. … Continue reading →

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Steambent Staircase Bannister

Posted on February 18, 2011 by stevetomlin

The next project I’m working on with Charlie Whinney is a steam bent oak staircase banister. Three 200mm wide strips will curl their way up the three flights of stairs replacing the existing boring straight pine version. The model shows … Continue reading →

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Gilded Curly Shade

Posted on November 13, 2010 by stevetomlin

Today I finished work on the large gilded curly lightshade for Charlie Whinney.  The 50 steam-bent wooden coils were stretched over a spherical framework and pinned in place using cocktail sticks as miniature dowels.  My instructions on placing the coils … Continue reading →

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