How to Build a Steambox (10 things you should know)

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Have you ever wanted to steam bend wood? Or build a wood steambox? In this video you'll find everything you need to know to build an efficient steambox
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@JimmyOnions1 3 ай бұрын

This was the best "how to build" video I've ever seen. Quick, clear, and awesome. Thank you!

@tomwinters4367 4 ай бұрын

Clear and concise. Everything you need to know in one well thought out and informative video. Thank You !

@tjlaroidesign 4 ай бұрын

This is so much easier than every other video ive come across; simple, honest, easy. Thanks!

@user-so9pg1vv7s 10 ай бұрын

The steam box in the work table goes crazy, can’t wait to get mine going🎉

@TheEffoff 4 ай бұрын

3:12 bonk

@detroitfan009 5 ай бұрын

This video is exactly the info I was looking for, and right to the point! Great video!

@neverz653 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information. You are appreciated.

@adrianpoesiat 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You’ve illustrated how to wonderfully. This explains a lot.

@brendonhowbert9330 Жыл бұрын

Very informative! I'll be downscaling this type of setup for wooden pipe stems. Thank you. :D

@WyldeWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@andyboybennett Жыл бұрын

It looks like your helper contributes a lot!@

@timgwaltney5770 Ай бұрын

Great tips. Thank you

@jamesschwamberger7958 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Now it's time for me to get to work.

@jameshuntley428 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@aarontravieso7784 10 ай бұрын

What do you think of using a sort of "float valve" as they use on pressure cookers to avoid the steem explosion?

@notasleanstillasmean3593 Жыл бұрын

Cool. Think a steam box will be my next project. Will make one to take barrel staves so will be a bit smaller.

@Mooseslife 5 ай бұрын

I knew. It! I saw the shape when you were bendi g it and said it looks like my toboggan!

@davidblair7686 10 ай бұрын

Looks great, think I’ll try and build me one.

@jessewales5664 8 ай бұрын

Awesome. Video 🎉🎉

@liquidrockaquatics3900 2 ай бұрын

Quick FYI: there are multiple types of flue pipes available and the single wall galvanized is (by your own admission) inferior as it transfers heat AWAY instead of containing it. Instead, you can buy double wall insulated flue pipe for tankless water heaters (they can’t use plastic; BTU’s are too high) to eliminate some of the hassle.

@Author_Alyssa_Taylor Жыл бұрын

Hello -- I'm a woman and complete amateur for woodworking. Thanks for posting this. I need to make my box much wider as I want to make a top for a hand made desk. Two 14 inch wide planks. Sounds like I have some work ahead of me!

@WyldeWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Wow! That is one heck of a job. It might be easier to cut them into strips 1st to help with the bending and the size of the steamer you need. Then you can glue them back together.

@fishhuntadventure Жыл бұрын

The lignin exerts 100-150lbs of initial resistance after steaming for each ~1 square inch of end grain. As it gets wider the resistance increases but not in a linear fashion. Not sure which direction you intend to bend the planks but … I’m not confident that bending wide planks is going to be a successful practical approach especially if the species is not within a limited group of woods where the grain/fibers are not interlocked.

@SnahLhug 11 ай бұрын

It's a big project. 14” wide jig for bending is gonna be massive, too. Clamping is gonna be a nightmare, not just because of the force needed, but also making it sturdy enough. Holes drilled in the bench for steel bars with clamps on top could work.

@IJA9002 2 ай бұрын

How long should I leave it in the form to cool and maintain that shape? Super helpful video by the way👍

@DReyn0 5 ай бұрын

thank you

@leecrook6918 8 ай бұрын

Excellent, really great video.....only need to bend a length of oak beading so for the steam generator will probably use a wallpaper stripper......has exactly the same continual steam set and threaded connector. Do hardwood species need longer steamimg?

@DalyMalcolm 7 ай бұрын

Cool 👌

@christopherweber3373 2 ай бұрын

Great video thanks for the instruction. I'm trying to straighten whiskey and wine berral staves. 1 inch thick by up to 4 inches wide. Do you thing this method would work for that? I was originally using a jointer and planner but I feel that I am removing too much material and want to keep that beautiful char and wine stain of the oak. Thanks again!

@fgbestwayInc 21 күн бұрын

Can this be used to straighten wood boards and how long it would take the wood to dry to used for building a project? Thanks

@LangeloScuro Жыл бұрын

OMG, this was like an awesome mini flashback video loaded with great information!

@WyldeWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thanks!😁 I knew you'd recognize it😂

@stevethomas211 Жыл бұрын

Got a question. I was thinking of using a Hot water tank. with that idea you have a way of filling the tank and a way to let the steam out. I have a burner that use propane. I am asking, would this be a way to bulid it, with your idea on the box. Please get back with me. Great video.

@matthewmcbride3201 2 ай бұрын

How long does the wood take to set, after its held into place

@ForwardEngineering 2 ай бұрын

the kid banging his head killed me lol

@DjAlanBarratt Жыл бұрын

You kinda made a thermos flask

@HeliRy Ай бұрын

Awesome stuff! Quick question, any idea if cedar steam bends very well or just it just snap regardless? Such a brittle wood when cut thin 🤷‍♂️

@WyldeWoodworks Ай бұрын

Cedar is definitely more difficult to work with but I have been able to do a few pieces of cedar

@bradrodgers4308 3 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried to bend TimberTech pvc decking with this/steam box?

@AdamRosenberg_fatfrog Жыл бұрын

Can you make a t-shirt of your Caution sign exactly like it is? I would buy that immediately.

@ss8tzb 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! How did the spray foam handle the heat? Have you used it repeatedly?

@WyldeWoodworks 2 ай бұрын

I've used it a bunch and the spray foam holds up just fine😁

@ss8tzb 2 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks!@@WyldeWoodworks

@miroslawmoczyrog 8 ай бұрын

I wonder if a insulated aluminum duct would do the job?

@aaronplatz3032 7 ай бұрын

Hey dude cool set up. Is bending 4x6 treated posts possible? Cedar probably. For a.rocking hammock or other such ideas? Maybe even 6x6 posts?

@WyldeWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Chances are the lignin in the wood will be too dried out in anything construction grade. You might have some luck if the green treated post is still really wet when you buy it but I would bet not. A better option would be to either buy a green post and treat it yourself after you bend it or cut it into strips and do a bent lamination. Hope that helps!

@aaronplatz3032 7 ай бұрын

ty it does@@WyldeWoodworks

@jgar8563 Жыл бұрын

What temp does it have to be ?

@laurenbayless2792 2 ай бұрын

I built this steam box and when I did a test run, one of the walls of the wood cracked when the temperature started rising. I would assume it was just the wood expanding. Can you tell me if I was supposed to use a special wood?

@WyldeWoodworks 2 ай бұрын

There are a bunch of reasons why it could crack when bending. But yes, some woods will work better than others.

@alexnicholson9329 Жыл бұрын

Was wondering if u still remember where you got the stove pipe from, or at least the measurements, because I'd love to make a steam bending box myself and Im having trouble finding a big enough pipe

@fishhuntadventure Жыл бұрын

??? Any hardware store or stove shop…

@alexnicholson9329 Жыл бұрын

@@fishhuntadventure It looked too big for that (UK based too so idk what it's like elsewhere)

@SnahLhug 11 ай бұрын

Try some vent duct, the ones they use for fast food places. Should be similar, galvanized, probably last a good while. Use glass fiber insulation if you know how to deal with it (experience w gloves, eye protection, glass dust). But this PU foam is ok, too. Easier to work with.

@michaelmedeiros2143 7 ай бұрын

How long do you recommend leaving the piece in the fixture before taking it out to dry?

@WyldeWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

I leave mine in for a week or 2. It can help reduce the spring back

@haileaanderson4214 3 ай бұрын

Do you have any blueprints or measurements to follow?

@WyldeWoodworks 3 ай бұрын

No sorry I don't. It's not too hard of a project though

@zackpierce6541 9 ай бұрын

You mentioned 45 minutes per inch of material, is that for the thickness or height?

@WyldeWoodworks 9 ай бұрын

Thickness

@bohbro 9 ай бұрын

I’m looking to bend some 6x1 hardwood decking plank to about 10’ radius. Is this possible do you think?

@WyldeWoodworks 9 ай бұрын

It depends on the orientation you're talking about. If you're bending it in the direction of the one inch thickness, then yes. That should absolutely work. But if you're trying to bend it in the 6 inch direction, I'm not sure. I would guess no. A big factor there is getting wood that isn't too dry.

@bohbro 9 ай бұрын

@@WyldeWoodworks thank you! Yes I’m just bending through the 1inch thickness. The wood I’m using is an Indonesian hardwood called kwila and come pre-oiled. I’m wondering if the oil content will make it harder to bend. Any idea? Cheers

@WyldeWoodworks 9 ай бұрын

@bobroh I don't know for sure but I wouldn't think the oil should do any harm. If the lignin in the wood is dried out too much It won't take a bend as easily but I bet it would still work. Good luck!

@bohbro 9 ай бұрын

@@WyldeWoodworks brilliant. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated. Cheers.

@StAsshole 4 ай бұрын

I’d reroute the condensation back into the steamer tank..

@jennessalynam7682 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You have another child? 😄 How many kids do you have? 🤔 Or is this an older video that you're just now sharing? Great video thanks

@WyldeWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Its mostly old footage. I have a 4yo and 10yo. Ive learned a ton since I first built it

@jennessalynam7682 Жыл бұрын

@@WyldeWoodworks Oh ok I was wondering. I knew about your two girls. Just thought maybe you had another that you were hiding till now lol Thank you for the clarification and again thank you for sharing your experience and advice. Love watching your videos. I don't miss a single one or any of your shorts either.

@WyldeWoodworks Жыл бұрын

@@jennessalynam7682 Awe thank you so much!😁

@StAsshole 4 ай бұрын

Why not just use a pvc pipe?

@adamconnor1898 4 ай бұрын

Wrong kind of steam box. I was looking for SteamOS.

@fishhuntadventure Жыл бұрын

4:33 but then you need electricity

@trolleyproblem7195 Жыл бұрын

Cool stuff. I mean hot. I mean good. Anyway... A really useful and little-known video on wood bending is kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9aAfriY1dSUc30.html. "Top 10 reasons steam bending fails" is a glass half empty way of saying "top ten tips to make it work". He's a thirty-years-experience-bending-wood kind of guy, so well worth a listen.