tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post4000702312961152994..comments2024-03-20T22:43:17.866-05:00Comments on Chair Notes: Hot StuffPeter Galberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-89313058289472029892014-04-29T14:16:15.082-05:002014-04-29T14:16:15.082-05:00Bill,
the thermometer I am using is precise. I'...Bill,<br />the thermometer I am using is precise. I'm not sure if a meat thermometer, meant for contact would work as well measuring ambient temp, just a thought,<br />PetePeter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-28454392559708813722014-04-29T14:10:35.945-05:002014-04-29T14:10:35.945-05:00Oh yeah, a digital meat thermometer would work, I ...Oh yeah, a digital meat thermometer would work, I think.<br />BillBill Palmerhttp://www.williampalmerdesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-69994389163885030862014-04-29T09:13:22.004-05:002014-04-29T09:13:22.004-05:00Bill,
yes, I insulated the piping on this one as w...Bill,<br />yes, I insulated the piping on this one as well. I think that you will find that the insulation will make a visible difference. The thermometer belongs to a friend, but I'm sure a quick visit to Amazon will find one. the brand name is frio temp. It has a metal wand for the sensor.Peter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-88401655340513129922014-04-29T09:01:22.437-05:002014-04-29T09:01:22.437-05:00Hey Pete: Where did you get the digital termometer...Hey Pete: Where did you get the digital termometer. Not to split hairs(yeah right) but you also had me use pipe insulation from the steamer to the box.<br />My latest experiment was to build a smaller box,ran the steam hose into a reservoire which then fed the box( can't remember where I got that Idea...oh yeah..you!). My temps were close to 200 and the balloon backs bent beautifully(3). I'll insulate the box to see if there is a difference.<br />Best, BillBill Palmerhttp://www.williampalmerdesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-9607723099543977952014-04-29T07:58:06.290-05:002014-04-29T07:58:06.290-05:00i know this for a fact from losing about 8 c-arm ...i know this for a fact from losing about 8 c-arm bends before I figure out the problem. - the steam HAS TO escape. <br />It seemed to me that if the box was sealed and therefore somewhat pressurized that it would "push" the steam into the wood better. so after I would close the box I would wrap it in saran wrap to seal it. I could not get it to bend. I thought it was the wood. I tried three different logs. still catastrophic failure.<br />one day I didn't have any saran wrap and guess what, the wood took the bend. so the moral of the story is don't worry about sealing the ends of the box. if the steam is coming out of the ends of the box then your doing it right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-48813503134678917432014-04-29T07:47:34.820-05:002014-04-29T07:47:34.820-05:00I have not had a chance to do the comparison. For ...I have not had a chance to do the comparison. For now, I've simply cut the distance from the steamer to the box and added more insulation to the piping to make sure that the maximum amount of moisture stays vaporous. With the success of the steamer as is, it will most likely be some time before any further experiments.Peter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-58116903931048681502014-04-29T07:05:29.314-05:002014-04-29T07:05:29.314-05:00G'day Pete, did you ever get around to compari...G'day Pete, did you ever get around to comparing the wet steam verses the dry steam bending method and which are you using here, see you in OZ, MimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-75893653651838657812014-04-28T18:41:03.414-05:002014-04-28T18:41:03.414-05:00Brandon,
yes, some steam escaping is good, otherw...Brandon, <br />yes, some steam escaping is good, otherwise you will be relying on conduction instead of convection. I think that you will find that the extra 15 degrees makes a difference. I do have a hole in the lower side to drain and the door leaks a little. Let me know if the other steamer makes a difference.<br />Peter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-61998434456016080942014-04-28T17:36:02.025-05:002014-04-28T17:36:02.025-05:00How important is it to contain the steam? Are the...How important is it to contain the steam? Are there any holes in your box to vent? I spent hours trying to seal my steam box from any steam release after breaking 3 continuous arms, all rived from a green white oak log. I'm beginning to think maybe I WANT some steam to escape. I plan to add a steamer also, as I'm only able to get the temp to 195. Maybe that's my issue.<br /><br />Thanks for being a great resource.Brandonnoreply@blogger.com