Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jamesh76 on May 01, 2020, 04:41:11 pm
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4" only 4" ends I found were pvc. Also, should there be an escape on top for air?
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is that a steaming set up?
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if it is a steaming set up you could turn some blocks of wood for a tight fit in the ends, thats what i did.
just make the "door" side a little loose or turn a short taper on it.
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You don't want a "sealed up" steam chest there should be lots of flow. A balled up rag is good for closing off the ends. Not tight.
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I have a steam tube similar to that I just use duct tape to make end vents like DC said you need lots of flow other wise just a bunch of moister on the stave it won't get over 212 Deg so duct tape is no issue !
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Thanks guys. A balled up towel seems like easiest to do. Should I drill a couple holes in top?
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Here is my steam set up. I do one limb at a time. I use a wallpaper steamer which works very nicely. Fill it up and plug it in. No worries about burning the wood. I drilled some holes in the bottom to let the condensation drain out. I made a rubber seal to slide the bow through. That way I don't have to worry about taking rags or foil.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=64137.0
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Very nice
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Ends with 1/2 bath towel steam rolling pretty good.