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Double Helix Plant Stand

comments (4) November 12th, 2010 in Reader's Gallery

mishad mishad, member
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Double Helix Plant Stand

Photo: Michael Danchak
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This stand uses quartersawn white oak for the base and lacewood for the top, with holly inlay. The base is a bent laminate using spiral stair techniques and was done as part of a course at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Peter Fleming and Tom Hucker, instructors.


Design or Plan used: My own design - Michael M. Danchak
posted in: Reader's Gallery, modern, accessory, white oak, bent lamination
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mishad mishad writes: Thanks for the feedback.

The "pole"in the middle adds stability in the downward direction. I discovered that I created a "spring" (duh) and needed something there. I'm experimenting with three spirals, but still need something to resist the downward force. Good comment on the spiral inlay - only reason was not to blow through the edge to make it complete.
Posted: 4:10 pm on December 19th

aafosse aafosse writes: Are you planning to make another? I really like the design but there are 2 things that stand out to me. 1. The pole in the middle. Maybe use 4 spirals. 2. The base spiral seems to end at the top instead of continuing into the top.

Again, wonderful work, just some thoughts that came to mind.
Posted: 3:04 pm on November 24th

mishad mishad writes: Thanks. This was a lamination bend, not a steam bend. A book I found useful is "Woodworkers Guide to Bending Wood"by Jonathan Benson.
Posted: 9:00 am on November 13th

John_Schaalje John_Schaalje writes: This is really beautiful and unique. I like the double helix and the inlay. I have been wondering where to find more information on steam bending helixes, do you have any suggestions?
Posted: 3:44 pm on November 12th

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