How to steam bend wooden boat frames in plastic bags instead of a traditional steam box

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How to steam bend wooden boat frames in plastic bags instead of a traditional steam box

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Shipwright Louis Sauzedde shows us his trick for steam-bending frames using plastic bags rather than a traditional steam box. The frames are steamed right in position on the side of the boat so that no heat is lost and the frames can continue to steam even after being clamped into position.
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@henriquedcunha 2 ай бұрын

I have only built plywood and fiberglass boats in the past, but I'm willing to give this metod a try anytime soon. Crazy to see what the internet is capable of: one guy halfway across the globe posts a video and, 10 years latter, here I am, mesmerized with his technique.

@TaterSchuld 10 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the older generation sharing their knowledge with modern technology, especially with a trick as slick as this.

@theoriginalemptysauce 10 жыл бұрын

Good find, Tater. Thank you for passing along this reminder that partisanship is alive and increasingly higher technology can't replace people. Only a person could have invented or discovered Sauzedde's steambag technique. High tech stuff is very useful for connecting people and sharing knowledge. I'm glad Sauzedde made this informative video and posted it where other shipwrights can watch and learn. He's brilliant! Sauzedde-Saucedo. Think there's a connection? There must be because we're both geniuses. ;-)

@pillarshipempireemployee0142 4 жыл бұрын

@@theoriginalemptysauce technology can't replace people *yet*

@rakentrail 4 жыл бұрын

I did quite a bit of steam bending of oak planking when I was younger and found a real advantage to adding fabric softener to the water. about a cup to 5 gal.

@NoChrReq 2 жыл бұрын

what's the reason to do so? what's the advantage one gains by adding fabric softener? could you explain please?

@rakentrail 2 жыл бұрын

@@NoChrReq The old boat builder I worked for always said it helped soften the fibers. All I can tell you was we bent 5/4 oak fairly easily with not much more than clamps.

@DC--zr8gw 4 жыл бұрын

I tried this, just this weekend and it works like a charm! Bought a little wallpaper steamer to generate the steam (C$79.99) and the wood (which was kiln dried) bent without a problem! Thank you for the idea!

@ExploreNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын

your films inspired my son and I to build a 16 foot wooden work skiff. Came out great!

@DemoMan101 9 жыл бұрын

I never comment on any videos, at least for the last 6 years +. But I felt it warranted to comment on this and say that it is an excellent idea. I'm a very very novice boat builder, but I was seriously struggling with gunwales and steaming large pieces to fit different curves. I feel the method you show will let me bend wood to my imagination now as opposed to my imagination bending around the wood. Great video, thanks again.

@robertborthwick9871 7 жыл бұрын

Scrimber

@SDR3645 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertborthwick9871 ok

@robertbeverly1508 8 жыл бұрын

You are one of the best producers of this type video I've seen. You're idea is genius and your explanations are wonderfully precise. Great videos!

@sherry866 6 жыл бұрын

Omg !!!!!! I have been wondering how wood is bent for boats my entire life !!!! That was So Cool. I didn't know anything about a Steam Box, and you've simplified and MASTERED this new concept !!!!! I love it and you explained it PERFECTLY !! THANKS 👍👍👍😇🙌🙌🍻

@5ivestring 9 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a easy way to steam and bend wood, and this by far the simplest. No boxes to build, just plain simple. Thanks

@missnebulajones 6 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I ran across this video! We substituted aluminum foil for the plastic bags, just crimped the ends to make a tube, and it worked great! I was getting discouraged but now I’m very excited about this project :)

@csmrfx 9 жыл бұрын

I hope to use this method. I applaud your creativity and am humbled by your generosity, thanks for sharing!

@HovingtonInstruments 9 жыл бұрын

This is one I'll keep in my Tips and Tricks book... Thanks for sharing Louis.

@fishhuntadventure 5 жыл бұрын

Not that I’m a jerk - I’m not - but there’s VERY FEW guys that do wood work and building that really impress me. Most are rehashing other people’s stuff and often not very well. Their voice overs try to sound knowledgeable and expert but they make many assumptions and errors. This guy is neither assumptive nor pretentious- he knows exactly what he’s doing and probably (rightfully!) wasn’t surprised at all that this worked fantastic. A very big thumbs UP!

@alanhill4334 10 жыл бұрын

Louis, Thanks for this. I've just used it to steam bend a laminated stem. Worked an absolute treat.

@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos 10 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Alan send us some pictures tipsfromashipwright at gmail

@mcjok88 4 жыл бұрын

Lou, fabulous job passing down the knowledge. You present so well.

@DanLeeBoatbuilding 10 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea! I'll be trying this next time I'm steaming, plus it takes up a lot less space in the workshop than a steam box. Thanks for sharing!

@ssmith9469 8 жыл бұрын

I'm using this (and some of your other info) for an Albury 19 runabout I'm building. Works great and simple. Thanks for sharing all these techniques.

@rjp985 8 жыл бұрын

That is a brilliant idea and easier than the old school method.I've watched many planks get steamed and this is A+.

@ptabz3112 4 жыл бұрын

That is an amazing idea. not only is it more efficient in terms of preventing the heat loss, it is also more portable. For anyone doing steam bending occasionally, instead of having a big steam box that you have to store when not in use, you can just roll up the bag which occupies lot less space. I hope you can team up with a company like fastcap so a lot of woodworkers can use your method. Thanks for sharing!

@philboyer2036 6 жыл бұрын

This is a very innovative way of steaming. I have used various methods in my boat building but this is so simple but excellent.

@MRrwmac 8 жыл бұрын

That is an excellent idea! Get the wood bent, cool it and then very little of the recoil is bent to put in place! Very cleaver! Thanks!

@Blakeneyd 8 жыл бұрын

Genius! I've been wanting to try bending wood but thought I would have to get or build a steambox - this is a much easier solution. Thank you for posting it!

@hollickrichard 8 жыл бұрын

+Blakeneyd and then you have to store the box and as you advance in projects that box invariably becomes too small for you this however saves you from all that brilliant idea.

@jancloddlafront9185 5 жыл бұрын

don't work as well, but if you're satisfied... In steambend does the heat or the water does the trick? I think the steam carries the heat to the wood. the hotter the better as why the steam box. the more steam pressure the better heat penetration. Fortunatly he hardly bends the wood.

@rexthepotter13 9 жыл бұрын

THE best steaming idea i have see tonight, i been looking for a cheap and easy way and it looks like i found it. thanks rex from Louisiana

@TheRandomMechanic 7 жыл бұрын

i like how you used an old metal 5 gallon eagle gas can on a propane burner to make the steam , very simple , i am going to have to try this . nice work .

@donaldwalls3365 5 жыл бұрын

I have seen a lot of the steam bending and I really like that way of doing it for that type of bends. Great job

@markandrews6054 3 жыл бұрын

5 years late to the party, For anyone who is wondering where to get long polythene steam bending sleeves for the wood such as those used in the video above on the boat gunwales, use "polythene layflat tubing". Look for it on eBay it's absolutely dirt cheap - over 100M under a tenner incl delivery. Comes on a very long roll. After you cut it to the required length to crimp the ends use gaffa / gorilla tape. You can reuse the sleeve again and again.

@michaelgalasso8558 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@markandrews6054 5 ай бұрын

@@michaelgalasso8558You're welcome. My pleasure.

@guyvangenechten6484 5 ай бұрын

Very very Nice job as always!!!💯👌❤

@RickMcQuay 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. One of those ideas that in retrospect you wonder why people don't do it all the time.

@mathieulamaure1487 2 жыл бұрын

Lou, you are just a genius.

@KevinRMoore 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I've been watching a lot of videos on traditional kayak building and they all talk about the short working time from the steam box. Going to commit this one to the old brain

@daleskidmore1685 7 жыл бұрын

This was a great tip which worked for me. I used a roll of vacuum food bag and steamed the wood off the boat as it was fibreglass, but hanging alongside it. Got the food bag idea from Mike Yurth's channel. Thanks Lou.

@Tangeloor 9 жыл бұрын

This is twenty different shades of BRILLIANT - and is a real game changer!

@maxdraxx 9 жыл бұрын

This is great thanks! Been looking for a way to steam bend a home made snowboard in a tiny workshop!

@StephenSmith-yp7to 9 жыл бұрын

I watched this and then applied it to steaming ribs for an Albury 19-9 runabout. 3 ribs at 3/8" thick, douglas fir. It worked great. Thanks for posting and sharing.

@deanwright2230 2 жыл бұрын

What type of bags did you find was it poly tubing and how many microns hold up with the steam? I've been speaking with poly tubing companies but they can't confirm

@zachariahharris2795 7 жыл бұрын

Very clever. I'm working on a cradle and using steam bending quite a bit. I can't wait to make a boat!

@MrG0RD0 8 жыл бұрын

Now your looking at a proper pro, good tip and very good listening,

@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos 10 жыл бұрын

It's just 6mil polyethylene melted together, but it can even be bought in tube form!

@jean-valerythoraval4591 8 жыл бұрын

+Tips from a Shipwright Hi, and thank you for this great video... i'm planning on using your (or this ) technic for bending bamboo, however i can't seem to be able to find those plastic bag in tube form anywhere on the web, could you give me the keyword you've used to find some online, or maybe even a link? thanks in advance

@skubydrule 8 жыл бұрын

Try "6 mil clear poly tubing"

@drpeejay54 6 жыл бұрын

Tips from a Shipwright c

@mre2577 6 жыл бұрын

genius! merging tradition with innovation... another great video, thank you!

@RubberTrampingAmerica 9 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I also love your steamer, the old gas can and all. Very cool.

@spidennis 8 жыл бұрын

I love watching this guys's work!

@walterreutersr.3331 9 жыл бұрын

Great tip. I have a desire to build a cedar strip canoe this fall and your tip will be of great benefit. Thank you very much.

@rossthompson2875 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Louis a great idea. I had a couple of goes with a wall paper steamer and it didn't go well so wrapped kitchen foil around the bag and it worked perfectly :-)

@aronbechiom565 4 жыл бұрын

This is the man I want to learn boatbuilding from !

@TimsBitsnPieces 4 жыл бұрын

What a great idea and no need for a steaming box.

@andreqeen2417 5 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure the best instruction is on wood prix.

@cpeterson877 5 жыл бұрын

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@carmelinakatzman1863 4 жыл бұрын

@Raji Kanufa Agree!

@ralphcaruso6310 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, you are a Master Boat Builder.

@jeffwatts4264 5 жыл бұрын

what a great idea , and so simple too , allows you to keep the heat in the wood while your actually bending the wood , how long do you heat the timber before attempting to bend ?

@TheMowjo 10 жыл бұрын

Great Idea! I think they could be vacuum food sealer bags on a roll, they come in lengths from 6 to 12 metres long, and if you have a food vacuum sealer you could seal one end,,

@JeffWestNW 10 жыл бұрын

Might that restrict the flow to the sealed end? If so, perhaps permissible if the sealed end is a straight(er) shot.

@bobd. 5 жыл бұрын

Genius! You are the master that is for sure Lou.

@littlestworkshop 7 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic idea, layflat tubing as you mention in another comment would be perfect, I use that stuff for packaging small parts.

@boatworkstoday 10 жыл бұрын

That's pretty slick Louis. Going to remember that one ;-)

@doradosurfcharters 8 жыл бұрын

simple but smart well done guys!!!

@mdeshon 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this tip to the world.

@garyharrison9145 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! I'm going to try this while constructing the sides of an acoustic guitar! Seems pretty straightforward!!!

@kmonnier 8 жыл бұрын

seems curvy to me...

@heritagebw 10 жыл бұрын

Great and simple idea. Can you tell us where you get the bags for this?

@tokemaster9933 7 жыл бұрын

Jed Lavoie buy an industrial bag sealer (they're not big, they're made for cereal bags and stuff) and a long roll of plastic.

@Angus_McGyver 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I was just wondering if I could do that, and here you are already doing it.

@TheLonegerd 7 жыл бұрын

This method has been used for years in Essex (UK) by Rick Cardy when replanking Thames sailing barges. Bends a 3 inch thick plank like butter.

@stevewaterhouse3025 Жыл бұрын

thanks Lou !

@johnbecay6887 6 жыл бұрын

genius comes in many forms

@alejandrozapata2665 7 жыл бұрын

Pure Genius and so jovial.. A unique master, you are. Thank you.

@artvuilleumier5702 10 жыл бұрын

My grandfather used to do something like this with old canvas firehoses ... steam bend let cool and then fasten ...

@jimdodd3462 8 жыл бұрын

Neat trick, and great presentation !

@davexb6595 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent technique and excellent video.

@lerch122 9 жыл бұрын

a smart idea,i have built a 27 foot boat but I can still learn a lot

@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933 4 жыл бұрын

A whole new level of awesomeness.

@spookyii3481 10 жыл бұрын

Truly a master craftsman.

@anamericantoreview1132 8 жыл бұрын

awesome so see some methods used in boat building. nice post

@bobbyg072777 8 жыл бұрын

Sir, you are a genius.

@GILLEBRATH 10 жыл бұрын

You Sir, sure know your stuff. Thank you for sharing this Idea.

@ChrisCSunshine 8 жыл бұрын

That is genius! Excellent idea, wonderful!

@alanmctavish3628 3 жыл бұрын

I like it when you stop & think about something.

@paulwharton1850 7 жыл бұрын

You're soooo clever. Great to watch.thanks.

@NathanNostaw 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Great technique.

@ciaranamhain 6 жыл бұрын

Genius as usual Louis

@hugehelp 4 жыл бұрын

yeah! you are a true master at work! This will help me with my builds!

@wood5382 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea, and nicely eplained!

@johnryan2193 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the bags ? Great idea ,thanks for showing this method .

@donalheffernan8270 7 жыл бұрын

I was just getting wound up to suggest that you explain what happens to wood when steamed and why it bends easier, and then in the last sentence Lou says "when the lignum melts----". I shoulda known better than to question the master!

@Neighbour_Al 7 жыл бұрын

I just had to get over the shock of seeing a gasoline can sitting on a burner :D Clever indeed!

@zirconzircon8861 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! Glad I found it. I'm about to build a small rowboat from Glen-L plans and I wanted some way to bend the chine logs and inner and outer sheer. One thing, though ... I wish you had a better closeup of that container and its fittings that you boil the water in. Also, did you buy the bag ... or make it?

@BigFiveJack 5 жыл бұрын

That is such a GREAT idea! Thank you for all your videos!!!!! What's the source for the correct plastic bags please?

@cindasana 10 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Wow I love clever problem solves like this. Well done!

@kg6tgr 9 жыл бұрын

what a great video. I learned a lot and like your idea. Thanks for the post!

@rowill2968 7 жыл бұрын

I wish I could like this twice :)

@woolywonders5546 3 жыл бұрын

You sir are a genius!

@Primitive-Hunter 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding idea!

@gordon6029 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you.

@satishkanuri 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea sir..

@SVTapatya 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Reckon that's gonna help me a lot. Thanks!

@ruegalfonso 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing. Very practical and clever idea...!

@gordon6029 7 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@RobertSwindell 7 жыл бұрын

That will work great for chairs! Thanks

@ebphinn 8 жыл бұрын

I am wondering where you find long plastic bags

@rowanperry2228 8 жыл бұрын

6mil polyethylene sheets melter together (hardware store)

@derekhallett6946 8 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/Elkay-Plastics-T1-10060-Density-Tubing/dp/B00AQ4F514/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1470853860&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=6+mil+10+inch+polytubing

@rongosselin9217 8 жыл бұрын

WOW, I love it ! Thanks for sharing! Ron

@rickhawkins2971 6 ай бұрын

Great idea

@tomharrell1954 5 жыл бұрын

That was just so easy!!! Brains over brawn! Great tip

@mrbamfo5000 4 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea.

@530eman 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea...!!! Where do you get those plastic bags...? Thank you sir

@johnsandoval347 10 жыл бұрын

So... That's it... Gonna do it this way from now on. I especially like the fact that you can continue to steam after the rail is placed on the form. My old improvised way was to wrap the section in wet cloths and lay them on top of a long bed of coals and then run like hell to the form dripping boiling water, steam, and oweas all the way...