How to Build a Steam Bending Box

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How to Build a Steam Bending Box

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I have always wanted to try wood bending. Particularly steam bending, so I purchased a Steam bending kit from Rockler and in this video I build a steam box to use with the kit. Next Week Will be my first Steam Bending Project!
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@LaneyShaughnessy 11 жыл бұрын

Build a Steam Box... The first step into the new venture of bending wood. Stay tuned for next weeks project. My first attempt at Steam Bending

@tmoliver2926 9 жыл бұрын

John Bump avoid kiln-dried lumber... the kiln-drying process is to detour the lumber from warping... it also hinders the bending process.

@eddierudolph7694 9 жыл бұрын

Laney Shaughnessy I would love to see a video of this box in action, have you had any luck with it yet

@manepalimeronepal 8 жыл бұрын

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@MS-gn4gl 7 жыл бұрын

wrong type of steam there mr. scammer.

@miguelangelbalaguer5297 6 жыл бұрын

Laney Shaughnessy good job Brother. . . . Thanks. . . . And keep doing this. . .

@kennethfrater26 7 жыл бұрын

I have a professional Carpenter for 40 years & recently a keen model boat builder, but not the fibreglass type, only timber, so I'm going to build a steamer now, great video, regards Kenny , Dundee, Scotland

@neptuneisbleeding 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks a million for making this. It's exactly how I would want this to be as far as materials, time and fuss-free construction. And you're a good teacher because you are capable, unassuming and funny (for me at least - I had a laugh about the weather stripping). Bravo.

@davidcunningham5986 7 жыл бұрын

5 Star kudos to you Laney. Succinct, humourous, clear. Just bought that Rockler device on Amazon. Will combine formed wood, metal acid etching, welding and artistic flare in support of the creative impulse. Thank you for your forthright demonstration ...

@athiker7209 11 жыл бұрын

Wow Laney, that box is the cat's meow! I like how you made the legs. Another thought, between steaming procedures, this thing could be modified as a rabbit trap! And I still like the keekers, who think this would be good for hot dogs for a large crowd. Have a good one!

@waynemiller3998 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen and made steam boxes but like the way you did this one am going to build one just like yours Thanks for the idea.

@garytate5063 9 жыл бұрын

I look forward to building the very same box with the Rockler steam kit. Thanks for the video.

@MrKaebee 6 ай бұрын

this is a easy project, as explained in a way that i understood, thank you

@LaneyShaughnessy 11 жыл бұрын

Rick, on the door of the box is a vent hole and in the rear of the box is a "Drain Hole" so the water and condensation that builds up has a place to run out.. So the plastic tray was there to catch the drain water.

@yvonlarocque4858 6 жыл бұрын

wesome yours is the same as mine...had for bout 4 years now and it works awesome...i used a hot plate revamped to 240 volts to heat a large kettle of water so it lasts longer...i can steam up to 1.5 inch peaces of lumber...ive also built a bending table with bearings to bend peaces to a circular configuration witch worked great for me...awesome vid...thanks for sharring

@marcoantonioposadarodrigue3394 7 жыл бұрын

so clear and complete , dont have any dubt , thanks a lot , now i can get my own box steamer from myself , I really apreciate you .....my challenge is to built classical guitars . you are the bigger

@laurencomstock7364 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! I’ve been wanting to do this as well but want to see the steam generator in action before I buy one. Thanks for the video. Very helpful! , Lauren

@sadiemoon8230 7 жыл бұрын

very good video, helps so much am using a steam shower generator that the people didn't like in their shower said " it mad them hot " huh ???? anyway, am building an o gauge railway inside my log cabin house that will run through the chimney with an arch bridge in front of the tunnel for a siding or to allow passing trains to not colloid with each on the main line, also i do a lot of custom projects for folks that require bending this will really help in those projects, the simpler the better in explaining things works so much better for people like me that have see and feel what there trying to build it's like " plan it as you go building. " and for the most part it comes out really nice, thanks Kevin

@rugman01 7 жыл бұрын

I just bought this same kit can not wait to build it

@KellySWood 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! Looks simple and very easy, Thank you

@colinhunter750 4 жыл бұрын

Nice simple, clear instructions. Good video.

@DrPhilDeardorff 7 жыл бұрын

I was considering picking up a used pressure cooker (with good gaskets of course) and then using my outdoor turkey fryer stand and my bottled gas to heat the water inside the cooker. A hose for the steam would then connect to my box. Your plan looks a bit less involved....I need to rethink my original idea. Thanks!

@canecho48 2 жыл бұрын

I read that the box don't have to be watertight to prevent pressure build up ,the steam bending process consist on saturating the wood fibers withs a hop vapor with out being under pressure.

@martinda49 9 жыл бұрын

Just found your site , your very clear an easy to follow

@AreaG41 10 жыл бұрын

I came here for Valve's steambox! Lol. Nice job btw!

@hellsbaby127 10 жыл бұрын

Surely there needs to be an air escape to prevent pressure building up? and also prevent pressure blowing steam back into the steam source, traditional steam boxes just use rags to block the majority of steam escaping. Another point would be to watch that the steam doesn't bend/warp the box itself, steel tube works well. I like the idea using the wall paper stripper as a steam source.

@stevenreynolds2580 8 жыл бұрын

In the uk we have walpaper steamers that are the same as the steamer you showed, would just have to buy brass connector and good to go, thanks for sharing

@LaneyShaughnessy 8 жыл бұрын

+Steven Reynolds thank you for watching and taking the time to comment...

@KingDeStefano 10 жыл бұрын

Very informational and definitely good knowledge. I am going to get into wood working and was wondering how to build one of these. Thanks so much.

@shadeylady8993 7 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot from this video. Thank You Lane.

@kellyr5270 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome...new project to add to my wood working...TY😁

@CaptainJM562 11 жыл бұрын

Looks like a very useful tool for your shop. I have always wanted to make a bent hook hat rack. This would be the perfect way to start. Can't wait to see what you make. I know it will be great!!

@49rtsmith 10 жыл бұрын

You did an excellent job on your presentation. Well done.

@ha-y-in6938 5 жыл бұрын

12 inch 6ft pvc pipe a few holes tap a dowel through those holes, pvc caps. One cap cut 1 inch hole attach 1 high temp hose to the other cap seal on. Drill a .25 drain hole lowest point. Steel can water. You see where I'm going.

@mattprofewhitney5638 5 жыл бұрын

I just made mine and it turned out great 😊👍👍 thank you much for the video.

@bobclutton6523 7 жыл бұрын

nice job, well presented, easy tounderstand --- Thank you from Queensland Au

@SuperCarguy101 7 жыл бұрын

Very well done indeed. Looking forward to future videos. I’m hoping to start making walking sticks and canes. Maybe a Shepherds crook.

@diarchangel 9 жыл бұрын

I love that you included a blooper. Nice work and thanks for the tips. Do you think plumbing the steam entry from the bottom gives any advantage/disadvantage since steam rises?

@jusstkenn1794 Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you for making this!!!!

@LaneyShaughnessy Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you for Watching!

@rayhawk08 10 жыл бұрын

just starting out it is nice to have all the advice I can get thank you laney

@TheCaoimhin2 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the great teaching videos! Thank you. Do you have any thoughts, now that you've had it for a few years, on what lumber to use? Do you think it matters? Great work.

@harryscoffield6479 10 жыл бұрын

I made a steam box recently, i found that having the top removable a big help, also a few small leaks are not really a problem. Bending the wood is the tricky bit, anything above an inch is quite difficult. I am keen to see how you get on. I made some double bow Windsor rocking chairs, what are you planning to make?

@ccccen 10 жыл бұрын

very good box and can make it longer,cool

@tonypcp1 10 жыл бұрын

Very simple and welldone, congratulations

@Rich32262 5 жыл бұрын

I just finished by box but didn't make the hole for the thermometer. It occurred to me, if I see steam coming out of the indicator hole I drilled in the door, it's at about 212 F since that's the temp water converts to steam. So why a thermometer? Thanks. Great video as are your others BTW.

@whitetail600 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video and tips Laney! Just wondering, what is considered optimal temperature to achieve for bending wood approximately 1" in diameter?

@joemalham7154 11 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the straight forward presentation. Thanks!

@joeackley4844 10 жыл бұрын

I have wondered about how to do this for a wail thanx very helpful

@franciscojaviersaravia3416 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. This video help me with some projects i´ve to do to the university

@kennelson7591 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect will be making one of these for straightening sticks will work a treat, thanks for the idea great video....

@BerkshireIdeas 11 жыл бұрын

If you do encounter leaks, rather than using tape to seal - which will eventually fail - you can try an old boat building trick and just force some fine sawdust into the area that is leaking. As the wood expands it will seal itself.

@goad125 10 жыл бұрын

I was looking around and have a question about bending wood. I built a steam box. Please excuse my lack of proper terms . I am wanting to bend a piece of wood for sides of a "box" basically a heart shape....I want the front and backs to fit into the sides that I bend. Can I put a dado into the sides of the wood to be bent so that the front and back fit into it so that I can have them even....??

@bertlamontagne2513 5 жыл бұрын

Très bon travail, très bien expliqué ,je vais faire exactement comme vous !!! Merci

@angellreyes6596 10 жыл бұрын

Great instructions, & very good info, am interested in making 25" wine-like barrels & this video is very helpful. Expect to catch up on the follow ups, any advise greatly appreciated.

@jlowman318 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video

@howardjohannssen4607 5 жыл бұрын

Well done, building my box next week, thank you.

@shamong9 11 жыл бұрын

Laney, How come your thermometer does not read, pine, maple, walnut and other woods? I hope you like this.

@behradgorgani 11 жыл бұрын

at school we used fir plywood and lined it with paper thin copper sheets. works great. nice video by the way

@ewayne1527 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. My only question is should you line the box with plastic or epoxy? Obviously the box is wood so it’s going to absorb steam too.

@LaneyShaughnessy 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome News Rick!! Congrats! also check 5:20 - 5:30 where I mention the drain hole

@StuartChignell 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Laney. Just what I was after. I've got a bunch of steam bending projects to do on my channel but I've never done steam bending before.

@j.j.springer1099 6 жыл бұрын

round plastic tube 12 inch dia. by 8/10' with caps whole in caps for steam in or out

@bertlamontagne2513 5 жыл бұрын

Bad idea , to hot for the plastic, i saw a video Of this !!

@TheAWilloughby 11 жыл бұрын

lol, when not using it for wood bending projects, you could steam vegetables or try steaming some bbq. i think this project will go on my to do list.

@cubanoriley 10 жыл бұрын

Great instruction and information

@charlesearl3994 Жыл бұрын

That was a great video

@quilikestrel 10 жыл бұрын

Good idea!. Can you show us the machine you have behind the steam bending box please?. Saludos desde Ecuador.

@idawillis5997 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration on the steam box

@cejkwo100 11 жыл бұрын

Very good idea, have to give it a try

@Oakydokes 9 жыл бұрын

Laney, do you have a follow-up video? Couldn't find one in your library.

@Boomers_Bud 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laney. I have thought about trying this quite a few times but I just don't seem to get around to it. Sound familiar to all of you wood workers out there? Thanks for the great video Laney. Derek

@MarcHumer 7 жыл бұрын

cutting triangles or any other kind of "landscape" into the raisers from the upper side will increase the steam even more to circulate around your wood. :-)

@jasonhankins5270 10 жыл бұрын

Cool film, like the box. Will build one before too long. Well done, you have another subscriber in me.

@jamesreid4082 10 жыл бұрын

Really helpful. I'm just about to make a 6m version of it

@BackyardWoodworking 11 жыл бұрын

Nice project ,If you have an old wallpaper steamer that will work also. Thanks Laney Roland

@tomscott3476 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great explanation and a good design.

@artloyj 7 жыл бұрын

hey man thanks for your step by step info - - - - very pro - very clear!!!! keep 'em coming ej south texas

@romulohernandez2044 4 жыл бұрын

Felicitation. Muchas gracias por compartir.

@dustenbrown7648 11 жыл бұрын

Cool, I was always told that I guess ya learn something new every day. Thanks

@LynnHewell 11 жыл бұрын

Also, I like the dw705. I have the same miter saw.

@allencohen7663 6 жыл бұрын

This was very informative. Thanks for the info

@Rio51458 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laney

@joesoltren126 10 жыл бұрын

I would like to thank you for showing how to build a steam box do you think i could use a pressure cooker for steam ?

@amingilani 9 жыл бұрын

Great Job

@nikolaossakalis3563 10 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thank you.

@clarenceedwinbaker4508 9 жыл бұрын

this is just what I need ,for my Oak rocker arm rest`s I`m building , my arm rest are 23and 1/2 " long , by 3 " wide by 2 and 1/2 thick ,with a 2" drop ,could you make something like that for me ? how do I get a hold you ?

@LaneyShaughnessy 11 жыл бұрын

It was just the size i had in my shop Steven, you could go with thinner... I would probably recommend no less the 3/8" dowel..

@kirkinbommer 11 жыл бұрын

Generally no, but there is something called the Mpemba effect that you can look up if you are interested. I think it was on Mythbusters, too.

@juancarloscuntin5265 9 жыл бұрын

Gracias por los vídeos, son de gran utilidad. Existe la posibilidad de traducirlos a español

@moldprintsrl 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Laney - any chances you can make a detailed video of how to build a basic gothic window frame : ) Basic two wood planks bended at the top ?! Thanks for yr uploads Cheers

@thomasjones2757 2 жыл бұрын

And what temperature did you use for bending guitar side’s approximately 2 mm in thickness

@jimstools3937 7 жыл бұрын

Nice i'm building one that's 5' long 6"x6" inside that should work. my question is can you bend purple heart strip 1/4" x 1/8" around a circle?for a inlay?

@matthewkleinmann 9 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Do you know if the steam system you bought has a heating element or just runs the line voltage through the water to heat it?

@LaneyShaughnessy 11 жыл бұрын

So far it hasn't.. The plan recommended exterior grade lumber, but I didnt have any in the shop... if anything happens to the box, I will repair it.. but so far so good, knock on wood.. nothing gone wrong yet