Solid and laminated wood bending

William Cornwall Stevens • 1948 • H.M.S.O.

Author: William Cornwall Stevens
First published: 1948
Publisher: H.M.S.O.
Subjects: Wood bending

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This technical manual provides a comprehensive look at the methods for bending solid and laminated wood. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the structural and material techniques required to shape timber into complex, curved forms.

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Solid and Laminated Wood Bending was authored by William Cornwall Stevens and published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office in 1948. It emerged from the rigorous research conducted at the Forest Products Research Laboratory in Princes Risborough, where Stevens served as a leading expert in wood mechanics. The text was intended to provide a comprehensive technical manual for the timber industry, distilling years of experimental data on the physical properties of wood during the bending process to standardize industrial practices in post-war Britain.

The design of the book reflects the utilitarian and instructional aesthetic typical of mid-century technical government publications. Its clear, process-oriented diagrams and detailed empirical findings were highly regarded by engineers and furniture designers of the era for their clarity and precision. By focusing on the structural limitations and potentials of both solid and laminated materials, the work became a foundational reference for practitioners seeking to master complex curvatures in modern woodworking and architectural applications.

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