Steam box

Very cool, or should I say hot? I’ll keep this in mind; I’m sure I’ll need it someday! Thanks for posting.

-- Robb

Thanks for this tenontim. Good to know it’s possible to have luck bending wood with a quick and easy solution like this.

-- David - Houston, Texas.

Very nice I added it to my favorites.

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

I like your instruction, it’s a quick read with lots of relevant info. I’m using this to learn to bend.

-- Thuan

Very nice. I have always wondered how to do this. I will keep it in mind.

Thanksf or the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

The simpler the better.
A note of caution, metal gas cans are great for heating the water, but it is vital that you use
a never-been-used to store gas or any other flammable liquid can. Buy it new for that extra safety margin.

-- Still learning everything

Great. I might have to do this in a couple of weeks. I just need quick and dirty right now, but I am thinking in the future I need to look into something more substantial.

Thanks for the post, really good information.

I have seen one steam box used for long (4-6 hour steaming) that ran a line back to the can from the drain hole. This recycles the HOT condensed water back into the can so it can be boiled and used again. Not something you need to do unless you are bending stuff to go in a ship, or you just want to have a little fun. If you make this addition, I suggest you put a pressure relief valve somewhere in the system just in case.

-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA

Thanks for the pictures. I’ve got a Turkey Cooker that looks about right for the heat source.

A great idea,

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I can’t wait to get my shop up and running so that I can use your bending info….....looks like great fun! Thanks tenontim. Can you post some pics of your projects using this method?

-- Forget the health food, I need all the preservatives I can get !

Calgirl, the Bow Arm Morris recliner, listed on my projects, is the one I use it for the most.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

Thanks for an interesting post.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Thanks for the mini-tutorial.

Thanks for the ideas. I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time. I have a can I can use, now I just have to figure out a heater.

-- Michael R. Harvey - Brewster, NY - RusticElementArt.com - SpaceAware.org - AnConn.com

What about reconducing the drain water to the can: just a pipe and one more hole in the can? I think it will make a difference. Thank you for your comment.

-- Alejandro Moreno, CANARY ISLANDS

I had thought of that, Alejandro. Sometimes, for me, less engineering is better. I didn’t think the amount of water that would be returned to the can would be worth the extra effort to do the plumbing. If I had the steamer going for several hours a day, it would be a good option to have water boil off slowed down. Thanks for the suggestion.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

good read tim ,
learning more all the time ,
thanks .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart