Project editor Jay Cork has taught classes on bending wood with steam. Truly, no one is more full of hot air. Some wood ...

Native Americans commonly used green ash for bows and arrow shafts because of its strength, hardness, high shock resistance, and excellent bending qualities. Today, it is frequently used for tool ...

Folkform has created a chair from two planks of ash wood to challenge traditional wood-bending techniques. The Plank Chair's legs and seat are made from straight offcuts, which reference its origin.