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Ted Bowland, BC, CA
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Re: Steam bending simplified

So the plastic pipe is not the best solution for a steamer.... it softens just as the wood does.
We always used metal pipe. What I think was well casing ie: about 1/4 in think by 6 in pipe with one end welded closed with inlet fittings welded on it and the other end with a hinged cover welded on.
In the boat business you find yourself needing to bend up to 3 in of oak so up to 2 hours is needed for steaming. With this more extreme bending a relief valve and pressure guage is a must.

So my thought related to Matthews job here is that with a little time spent on the steamer for his next steam job you can eliminate the laminating requirement all together and bend one piece.

Ted

posted: 4:41 pm on August 31st