http://www.flutedbeams.com/home.html
I have no affiliation with this place but thought that this might be helpful or at least fun to look at.
http://www.flutedbeams.com/home.html
I have no affiliation with this place but thought that this might be helpful or at least fun to look at.
"To me, there's nothing freer than a bird, you know, just flying wherever he wants to go. And, I don't know, that's what this country is all about, being free. I think everyone wants to be a free bird." - Ronnie Van Zant
That is very cool... nice to see someone find a niche and make cool products for it.
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Kinda wish I had not read this post
Very interesting and it looks like it would be great for project that has been in the back of my mind for a while. I have a large Saman (Fijian Koa) carving from Fiji that should be displayed on a rotating base. This product would be perfect for creating a circular base.
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Popular Woodworking (I think) has an article in the current issue or on their blog about working with this stuff. Cold bend hardwood.
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