Swingman said:

"Greg G." wrote in message

Can anyone tell me the method Sam Maloof uses to create the curved,
7 rail backrest slats on his signature chairs?

With his penchant for free-handing things on a bandsaw (thus removing
various fingertips as well), I have imagined he might cut them from
solid stock. But could it be that he uses a more conventional method
such as steam bending?

Everything I've seen points to the former (bandsaw) ... I've seen many
pictures of him doing exactly that with solid stock.

I've seen video of him freehanding various parts, unsupported, and it
made me a little queasy. I tried to cut a cylinder of wood, a long
time ago, that took off like a spinning top. Left me WAY more
appreciative of my intact fingers... and the potential for disaster on
a bandsaw. (3tpi - 1/2" blade - makes for a fine meatcutter.)

I think I'll try steam bending instead. I worry about consistancy,
however - They have to match up pretty well.


Greg G.