Bending Plywood To Make a Lounge Chair |

[@HomeMadeModern]

CHALLENGE RULES How To Enter: Make a project using some form of bending wood (bent lamination, steam bending, kerf bending, etc.) Track your progress and share final pictures on Instagram using the hashtag #RocklerBentWoodChallenge We encourage you to also share a video on KZbin (though that's not a requirement). Entries must be submitted by October 31st, 2019 at 11:59 pm PST. Your project can be as large or small as you want. You can include other materials beyond wood. The only hard and fast rule is that your project should incorporate and feature some sort of bent wood. Prizes Include: 1st Place- $500 Gift Card 2nd Place - $250 Gift Card 3rd Place- $125 Rockler Gift Card Winners will be chosen by Mike Montgomery, Chris Salomone, and myself a few weeks following the challenge's close and will be announced on the Modern Maker Podcast and on Instagram. Also, Rockler has offered a discount on their Steam bending Kit to coincide with the challenge. Here is a link to the challenge page will also includes a link to the discounted Steam Bending Kit - www.rockler.com/bentwoodchallenge I highly recommend using the JUMPROPE app for making videos to enter in the challenge. You can use short clips and photos from your phone and then export seamless videos with captions for posting on Instagram and youtube. Here is a link to download the jumprope app. apps.apple.com/us/app/jumprope-discover-how-to-do/id1265394316?amp%3Bmt=8&ls=1 Links: Ergo Kiwi Knife: ergokiwi.com/ RZmask: rzmask.com/ and use the Promo code: HOMEMADE to get 15% off your first order! 1/8” Plywood: www.homedepot.com/p/Utility-Panel-Common-1-8-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-106-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-833096/100543684?keyword=.106+plywood&semanticToken=21100000011_201908311428391017042_lc8r+21100000011+%3E++cnn%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cnr%3A%7B7%3A0%7D+cnb%3A%7B3%3A1%7D+st%3A%7B.106+plywood%7D%3Ast+oos%3A%7B0%3A1%7D+pt%3A%7Bplywood%7D%3Apt+rt%3A%7B.106%7D%3Art+dln%3A%7B547828%7D+qu%3A%7B.106+plywood%7D%3Aqu My cohosts videos: Chris kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6i6dJ2Xadutbq8

[@jameshumphrey9939]

knee pads ! :)

[@LuxusHomeCreations]

I buy my glue from richelieu.com by liongrip which is their own brand. Its commercial glue and not cheap retail and yet I pay around 53$ for 5 gallon my friend;)

[@dejupp]

you talk to much. no talking. no music.

[@ModernBuilds]

The King of Winging It!! That came out really awesome!!

[@sadman2090]

Cool project, good job explaining directions too. You’re one of the few channels I’ve seen that explains every detail of what you did.

[@ashilling9283]

My expectations are high for design when I visit your channel. Once again, not disappointed. Looks comfortable too. Awesome! The Uyeda Chair. Getting an ErogKiwi too. Thanks, Ben!

[@AroundtheHouse]

Such a unique build. I appreciate all the work you put into it. Looks so good.

[@u12345green]

Everything is clear there without words. And he talks non-stop. It is necessary to watch without sound))

[@Dutchshedwoodshop]

I love working with plywood. You can endlessly make things with it. in any shape. Thanks for sharing. i love this project.

[@HomeMadeModern]

I agree!

[@davidbloem8122]

Your sense of esthetics dude. Amazing feel for beauty.

[@64bosely]

Really cool chair! Very creative. Just a suggestion for comfort and decor. Maybe add a small pillow with Velcro straps as a cushion for your head/neck.

[@dnomyarnostaw]

I thought a headrest would be good, but Velcro strips on the wood would look tacky.; How about a "pillow" in two halves, one side padded, the other just fabric, that would fit over the top of the chair like a hat.?

[@unrvled]

Its cool that you're doing Kerfing and Mike is doing steam bending. gives us the chance to see different techniques.

[@CasualBuilds]

Ben, thanks for showing all of us this technique. For all those saying it looks uncomfortable, I'm not sure that comfort was the end goal for this video. Per the description, "...possible to use inexpensive materials... make curved and hi end looking furniture". Personally, I'd very much enjoy lounging in this chair. Keep up the great work, Ben!

[@philliptoone]

5:04 I've heard of some people using salt sprinkled between the layers to create grip between the layers ... but I've never done this myself.

[@michaelhansen6977]

I really like your chair. I honestly didn't understand the forms you were making until you used them. Very cool and efficient design.

[@bareegogingenandre]

To obtain smother curves use a long thin piece of wood as a ruler. Just like the boatbuilders on the loft. Make the plywood and the space between the mdf, 2 inches wider and nail the plywood to the MDF at the edges. Forget about the opposing MDF. When the glue&plywood is Ok, cut it 1 inch from the edge. Sand the edge and you are done.

[@luisbezerrak6727]

hi, by opposing mdf you mean one of the mdf sides?

[@BruceAUlrich]

Turned out cool! I really like how you iterated with the mold as you went, eliminating the pinch points.

[@HomeMadeModern]

thanks Bruce! yeah I prefer just adjusting as I go rather than trying to predict what will work before hand

[@seanpalmer8472]

For the final (outermost) layer, I would use wacky wood. it's flexible enough on its own that you wouldn't need to do any kerf cuts. This would give a much nicer "finished" look (i.e. no visible kerf marks).

[@RickMeasham]

Sean Palmer or at least flip the final piece so the kerfs were on the inside of the lamination

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Ben, beautiful chair! 😍👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@Power5]

Nice work, looks great. Your local clamp seller was happy you made this chair. My only critique is the feet. Would have loved to see the edges cut so they sit flat on the ground. I just see that edge chipping and breaking eventually.

[@Kg98914]

Your woodworking project room is nicer than my living room.

[@h4mmy753]

You made a full-scale template from 2x4's and MDF... but taking into account the thickness of the plywood "would be too much work" lol.

[@spikespiegel9767]

_ David _ laying down the law

[@patrickrosington1174]

Have you seen his work. Its half assed

[@richardboatwright4919]

The thickness changes throughout the lamination process anyways

[@danthemakerman]

This is very doable, nice technique and love the design.

[@slightlycrookedworkshop]

Ben is all about making lounge chairs...never disappointed in the designs.

[@MondoRockable]

Very nicely put together. I like your use of blocks on the molds to clamp your piece. Well done.

[@SouthernStyleDIY]

Such a cool looking chair. It’s awesome to see something so cool come using simple tools and materials too (as if that’s not most of your projects, but always appreciated)

[@ChrisPage68]

Ben - how heavy was the chair? As a wheelchair user, I've thought for a long time that plywood used in this way would be a great low cost method of providing lightweight wheelchairs in countries where more expensive options weren't available.

[@johnjax3111]

That’s a great idea! A quick search didn’t really come up with anything. If you’re interested in seeing something like that happen contact a local college with an industrial design program. It would make a great senior project. In the meantime, I did find a cool 3D printed concept.... www.behance.net/gallery/37333125/GO?tracking_source=search%7CPlywood%20wheelchair

[@toddelliott3239]

The opening in the chair would be great for newspapers and periodicals, or even a rolled up throw blanket.

[@JoeMinock]

Vacuum bags would have come in really handy!

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes! I am intrigued by them!

[@shawnaxo4370]

All this chair needs is a cool paint job with bright colors or a amazing artwork that wouldn’t take away from the chair unique shape but only add to this amazing design and just make it pop or more eye catching.

[@dt2419]

Shawna ! Just my opinion but I think that would ruin the look, I just think the modern sleek look goes much better with bare wood instead of a flashy paint job

[@shawnaxo4370]

Dylan Thomas Hi and yea I totally agree maybe adding color or designs might destroy the look you were going for.

[@LollyPoppi]

This mic on the left at the start and end of video... Eurk. Best chair in any case!

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Ah,..e. Tequila! I love this project. Nice build Mister.

[@larryjepeal4409]

There is such a thing as 1/8" bending plywood and "wacky wood" both in 4x8 and 8x4. When I use wacky wood I put a layer of 1/8" ply or veneer on top to make a finished look, they save a ton of time.

[@bleedinblue5675]

11:30....haha...YUUUUUUP!! Great ending to a great vid...many thanks !

[@jamesnichols7583]

I would love to see a concrete version of that chair

[@franciscoortega9508]

OMG, that could be interesting, and too heavy hahaha

[@PetruzzioPonti]

@@franciscoortega9508 ..and very healthy for your kidneys.

[@franciscoortega9508]

@@PetruzzioPonti really?

[@PetruzzioPonti]

@@franciscoortega9508 just kidding

[@franciscoortega9508]

@@PetruzzioPonti lol

[@juanrusso2423]

I love your job. Excellent project and execution. Congratulations. big hug from Argentina

[@Geeksmithing]

This was clearly a lot of work, but it really paid off! Nice job you too!!:)

[@jhinds5747]

Thank you recommending this app btw its just what I was looking for to boost my business. 😭👏🏾👌🏾😊

[@SEBTECHDIY]

Wow! This one is really impressive! Great challenge this year! Nicely done! 😏

[@thevagetarian3604]

Nice end result, looks great and pretty simple. But for your own good, please wear a mask when cutting MDF. This wood may be cheap but you don't want to be cheap with respiratory protection when cutting this stuff

[@lovelifedrawing]

Super cool!

[@cdinusha1]

Fanstastic final result, really cool curves and aesthetic!

[@christopherjames5192]

Great project! Thanks for the video and for the diy app recommendation!

[@JolienBrebels]

I love it! I can't wait to see all the entries!

[@JohnMadeit]

It looks great. I've got a few ideas for the challenge. I'm gonna start of with a very simple one tomorrow.

[@ak49]

2 much work and 2 easy to mess things up. Good work.

[@stephenpridgeon7372]

Might be worth mentioning that MDF is basically soft and hardwood sawdust bonded together with a formaldehyde based adhesive. Formaldehyde is carcinogenic and so avoid breathing in the dust particles. Cut outside if possible and wear a dust mask. Great engineering and very interesting video though. Might even give it a go myself..

[@Vivky2.0]

dude, that looks so cool!!

[@briannewton3535]

Loved this video. I have not done kerf bending yet, though i want to give it a go with plywood and timber (pine) too. It was great to see how you worked with the formers too. Thanks.

[@lacrosseman02]

My left ear really enjoyed the monologue at the end.

[@JENNISWISS]

so great design👍👍👍

[@HomeMadeModern]

thank you!

[@ericvelasquez1282]

I finally understand what the gap in the middle is for, although I prefer cognac

[@MebelDIY]

Классно 👍👍👍

[@spencercunningham4327]

Simple. Elegant. Thanks! I really like it.

[@dadygee]

To avoid movement in the glue joints; sprinkle some table salt on.. works as sand on ice.

[@mojogaloka3993]

Beautiful project thanks for sharing

[@Lishchynskyi_Y]

Классная задумка и такая же реализация.

[@sandrabonfim7758]

Espetacular...!!! Seus trabalhos me inspiram muito a realizar os meus... 👏👏 Obrigada por compartilhar seus talentos!!!

[@tn9274]

like the chair, simple and looks comfy

[@laknarasim]

love the built and cup of coffee at the end ! :-)

[@dannyiwan7566]

Great project, looks like a lot of hard work but great chair

[@klinch1]

truly very nice result yet too complicated for anyone to DIY

[@StreetKingz4Life]

This is a mission accomplished, well done!🤩🤩

[@HomeMadeModern]

thank you! this is one of my favorites

[@askaldesign]

beautiful

[@sherryu]

That is gorgeous! I have no idea how you figured out all those forms. Amazing!

[@normanritchie1238]

Wow! That looks so awesome!!! I going to try making something similar to that some day.

[@frubs1495]

So helpful! Thanks for posting

[@robertolobato6859]

Congratulations! Well done.

[@poormomlife8585]

Absolutely my fav.!!!!

[@archivebr5497]

I'm going to try that with red carbon fiber and epoxy .

[@samwhite1975]

Dope project dude, love the chair... Please, please wear a mask when working MDF. The risk to later life respiration issues simply is not worth it.

[@nipun2735]

Even the ads are interesting 😀 Next level of content

[@eddieboy7549]

troubles opening up that bottle ... congrats and good job

[@indianindian5279]

I like your hard work and your communication in work very good keep it up

[@jeffcarter1310]

Wow! I think I just found my favorite channel!

[@ragtie6177]

Fantastic video! The chair is awesome

[@Nickporter17]

Hey Ben your intro audio is missing. Looks awesome tho!

[@JaredShue]

Sounds like it is only on the left audio channel

[@Eric.Morrison]

Since we're on the subject, it would help if you added a compressor to your post-production and increased your gain ~10dB

[@Claudiozee]

Great work. Have you thought of cutting the 'legs' so that they would fall parallel to the floor? My OCD side is coming out here

[@jsobie7457]

This is awesome if you have an arsenal of clamps!! i think i have two so it would cost a fortune for me to buy clamps to do this chair.

[@brunosvlog24k]

Great job, bro! (and Sis)!

[@vooveks]

It's good for a prototype maybe, and I like the techniques in a way, but I think the initial template needed the curves to be a lot smoother and finished, then you've got kerf bending, which I think just doesn't produce a nice finished look on furniture, especially something that's not painted and where you can see the edges really obviously. In the end, you've got an 'art' piece of furniture but without the quality of finish needed to make it an 'art' piece of furniture. It looks 'high end' from a distance...

[@bahardin3992]

beautiful chair, skillfully done, good workmanship... but need to ask, is it stable (sideways), won't it easily topple sideways..? maybe could do with extended members at bottom, for more stability??

[@Newsvalley]

Awesome creations.

[@huntingtreasure8855]

that glue if it gets damp or wet from water just comes apart should of used resin mix and it would make it very strong

[@creachriss2943]

Waou j'adore ! Quel boulot ! Bravo super idée !

[@kinangeagle133]

For some reason, this chair looks great for a GT style sim racing rig

[@rudimunk7030]

Wheres the pressure for the middle part during the clamping?

[@Sanna-na]

Useful and aesthetic

[@mmmmmmm8706]

Can you get that 1/8th plywood wet to bend it? Not steam, but just soaking it? That turned out great! How long did it take to design the templates? Do you have any tricks or tips on that part? Also was really awesome to see the entire process done by hand as opposed to cnc. Super cool to see it by hand end to end.

[@mehranfreeman6192]

Awesome 👍 Thank you the girl to help him alot

[@MrWhisper05]

Отличная работа !

[@mkushin]

Very cool! Turned out great.

[@cesarce149]

Que creativo, esta muy bonito el proyecto 👍🏻

[@vedeledev]

Would it help the overall structural integrity of the chair if you added some bolts countersunk into the wood?

[@IrvingNolasco]

Woah!!! 🤩🤩

[@jamesrankin9833]

Very cool!

[@duchi78]

Briliant job! how many layers of 3mm plywood did you use? what was final thickness

[@MultiTechnicalWorks]

Really amazing 😍🥰 really love this ❤️ will you please make some different design in this format...

[@sazennonumber]

Wow. A thing of beauty.

[@Roseofsharondecor]

Great team work. Very nice

[@magatsu82]

beautiful design, nice video

[@mylittlescienceproject]

Bent plywood by Ben 😎

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes! going to revisit this soon

[@mylittlescienceproject]

@@HomeMadeModern really awesome, wish I had the tools or space to do this. I always wanted to make bent wood furniture. Nice job!