Steam Bent Tray in Ash

During this course you will fabricate, pre-finish then assemble the component parts for a circular tray using air dried ash.

The focus of our first few days together will concentrate on steam bending the tray sides, using pre-made two part moulds. This will offer the opportunity to discuss, demonstrate and experience many aspects of this technique first hand. Including: mould design & fabrication, compression bending straps, timber selection and drying.

Then you will use a combination of hand tool skills and the router table to cut grooves for the tray base and shape the handle to fit, before sanding and finishing. You'll have a fabulous, functional tray to take home to use and the know-how to explore steam bending for future projects.

Cost £480