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Default Newbie trying to Steam Bend Oak 1" thick x 3" wide

On Sun, 24 Jun 2007 02:19:52 GMT, Brian Nystrom
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wrote:

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A good alternative steam source is a Wagner Wallpaper Steamer. They're
~$50 and produce enough steam to run a decent sized box, at least big
enough for the stock the poster is asking about.



Talking of alternatives - nobody mentioned the cold water method in
tihs incarnation of the wood bending thread - which is reputed to turn
planks to spaghetti:
add ammonia - soak overnight.

Disclaimers:
1) not tried it.
2) may take some of the beef out of the wood.

Brian Whatcott Altus OK