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Offline Aries

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steaming question
« on: July 13, 2015, 10:30:02 am »
After steaming and recurving or reflexing a piece how long do you leave it in your jig?  How about osage specifically. 
Thanks for your help guys.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: steaming question
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2015, 10:37:22 am »
I leave heat treated or manipulated wood on the form over night. I want to be sure it is completely cooled, inside or out. I'd hate to pull out what I just put in by stressing it too soon.
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Offline Aries

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Re: steaming question
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2015, 10:44:33 am »
I failed recently.
I steamed about 4 inches of reflex into some osage and after it was cool to the touch( about 40 minutes or so) I took it out and ended up with only 2 inches of reflex. :-\
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: steaming question
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2015, 10:55:58 am »
It's often prudent to leave it overnight... it's too tempting to fiddle with stuff too early... glue ups or heat bending.
Mind, nearly all bending needs an allowance for spring back.
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Offline Aries

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Re: steaming question
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2015, 12:59:15 pm »
Thank you guys for the information I appreciate it
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: steaming question
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2015, 01:19:14 pm »
Like has been said, overnight is fine.
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