MASTERCLASS WITH TIM KOPETZKI
Learn the fundamentals of steam bending from a third generation Swiss joinery specialized in bending wood from architecture to furniture.
Steam bending
Tim Kopetzki is a master carpenter and workshop manager at Winkler Holzbiegewerk in Switzerland – a third generation joinery fabricating a range of works from large scale exterior pieces, down to unique, organically shaped furniture for the home. As their website confidently states, “we bend solid wood into shape.”
Utilizing a range of tools from large scale mechanical fixtures for bending architectural millwork, to simply twisting steamed wood by hand, Tim walks us through the science behind steam bending and the process and considerations you need to make to be successful in your own shop.
Lessons in this Masterclass
Lesson 01 | Steam bending Theory
Introduction to the theory and practice of steam bending – from wood selection and preparation, to the bending process and careful drying, in order to achieve high-quality, dimensionally stable results.
Lesson 02 | Hot Iron
With the Hot Iron, steamed wood can be bent into a variety of organic shapes. This technique introduces a wide range of design possibilities.
Lesson 03 | Freehand Bending
Tim shows how you can make your own steam box and how you can finish inlays with freehand bending.
Lesson 04 | Hand Bending
The process of hand bending wood with various jigs requires the right choice of material, preparation, and fixing for successful results.
Lesson 05 | Finishing Techniques
In this video, you will learn how to analyze and avoid mistakes when steam bending wood and how to finish the bent pieces with oil, stain, and more.
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Lessons in this Masterclass
01 | Steambending Theory
02 | Hot Iron
03 | Freehand Bending
04 | Hand Bending
05 | Finishing Techniques