Andrew Langrick. I made mine from 4 inch inside diameter schedule 80 PVC approximately 6 six feet long. How did you make the bag, just tape it or did you buy one already sealed. Toggle navigation subscribe. I've decided to build a steam box to help in bending planks for the model I am building. A steam box is most commonly used to steam wood so it becomes more pliable. Originally steam boxes were designed to use for boat applications, making the large boat timbers easier to bend. You can probably find many uses for a steam box for yourself, and here’s how you can build one. After trying PVC pipe as a steam box I found that it would not withstand the heat from the steam. It sagged badly. I replaced it with a wooden box made from 4 1”x4” boards nailed together. With a hinged lid on one end and a block of wood capping the other. There should be a way to load and empty the steam box that doesn't require the user to wait for the steam to reach its peak production or allows the wood to be soaked in water. Water is old steam and like old milk, not very useful. It takes live stem to make the Build A Steam Box For Bending Wood Key steam bending process work. Easy To Use - The steam box should be stable, and its.

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