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To: King Prout
"... steam bending would have been better, but I dunno how..."

Lots easier than you might think, especially for a thin project like yours.

Use a piece of plastic plumbing pipe, (PVC or CPVC), of the appropriate length and diameter for the project. Set it up with a little pitch to drain the condensate out, and appropriate bridging to elevate the workpiece above the trickle of condensate. Seal one end with a glue-on fitting. On the other end, make preparations for the stock to be steamed by preparing a tube to introduce the steam from a standard teapot. Seal that end losely with a rag.

After the piece has been steamed for the required length of time, remove it, (Hot!), and apply it to the bending form immediately, with quick clamping action. I would suggest experimenting with short sections to determine steam times and workability timing.

2,507 posted on 11/08/2005 8:39:17 AM PST by NicknamedBob (If I were not a husband and father, I might be wealthier, but I wouldn't be richer.)
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To: NicknamedBob

Hi, BOB!


2,517 posted on 11/08/2005 9:41:55 AM PST by Pippin
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To: NicknamedBob; sionnsar

re: steambending info - THANKS!

too late for this project, but will/may prove useful for others.


3,077 posted on 11/09/2005 4:30:58 AM PST by King Prout (many accuse me of being overly literal... this would not be a problem if many were not under-precise)
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