today we're gonna build this wall mounted steam bent coatrack.
For this project I'm using freshly cut white oak and I'll have to prepare some
strips measuring about 70 inches by1/4 by 5/16.
In this video you will see me using different machines but don't worry if
you only have a small table saw or a bandsaw in the shop it will be enough
for this project
we are almost done with the strips and now it's a good moment to add some water
in the steam generators and heat up the steam box
My steam box reached 95 degree Celsius or approximately 200 Fahrenheit
and it's a perfect moment start steaming
For every inch of material thickness it takes about an hour to soften the wood
in our case it is 5/16 so 15 to 20 minutes should be enough
one of the major factors of the successful bend in the woods selection
the best result will be achieved with a freshly cut wood with a high level of
moisture in it if your local supplier has only dried wood
I suggest to put it in the water overnight before steaming. Try to use
open grain wood species like oak or ash
now it's a time to remove all freshly bent spirals from their jigs, make some
repairs if needed sand it and put the oil finish
my drum Sender helped me to remove the majority of the machine marks so I start
with 120 degree and go up to 180. If you cut those strips on a bandsaw I suggest
to do some sanding before steaming while it still flat.
Generally I put three coats of the natural oil finish. First time I apply a good amount
of the oil and then let it penetrate into the wood. About ten minutes later I
use another cotton cloth to eliminate any excess of oil. On the next day I
repeat the same process for the second coat and then for the third one
now you can drill the holes for the hooks if you haven't done it before
and mount the coatrack on the wall thanks for watching