Creating a Bentwood Box
Creating a bentwood box is a long, involved process. Follow David as he starts with a big, beautiful cedar board and transforms it into a bentwood box.
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The box is measured and marked on a solid cedar board,
then the first cuts for bending the corners are made.
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The initial cut is shaped by carving to
provide relief for the bending.
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Closeup of corner relief cut.
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The inside of the box is textured
with an adze.
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Each corner is steamed to soften
the wood fibers for bending.
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After steaming, each corner is carefully bent,
clamped into position and allowed to dry.
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Once the box has dried in it's final shape,
the outside corners are cleaned up.
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The bottom is routed to provide a tight fit with the box.
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A cedar board is scribed to fit the box.
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The bottom is glued and clamped to the box.
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The outside of the box is sanded smooth in
preparation for further carving and decoration.
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A top is crafted, and the inside is carved out
for a tight fit over the box.
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The basic structure of the box is complete.
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The outside design is begun.
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All outline painting is complete.
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The box is complete, ready for delivery.
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