Multi-port steamer

[Nichols]

At 08:49 AM 3/13/01 -0500, you wrote:
>John asks:
><<What is a multiport steamer?
>
>I have heard of the Sgt. Steamer, but consider it just too
>
>expensive, for all the use I would give it.>>
<SNIP>
>    Years ago, I made a steamer for key bushing work. 
>   I had wished for an insulated hose which I might attach and have steam 
>available in more areas, but have not solved the cooling/condensation/water 
>splatter problem.  Anybody got any ideas on that angle?  (wouldn't it be 
>great to be able to remove a soundboard for repair and reinstallation with 
>new crown?) . 
>Regards, 
>Ed Foote   
> 

Hey Ed,
	Sounds pretty neat!  Must be neat to have a brain, and all. And... willing
to share such a crafty contraption. For many years I've used the old
pressure-cooker-with -a -hose technique, and have steamed a lotta wood
stuff with a box and perfed pvc pipe. Condensation likes gravity, racks
seem to take care of that. I had a wood-bending job that required building
"sheaths" of steam, to bend just a portion of the work. Loads of fun. I
like the hammer iron for steaming with a damp braided cloth strap, (so
far), but am just now experimenting with a new toy that showed up on the
list a while back.

>Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 22:38:05 -0500
>From: Greg Newell <gnewell@ameritech.net>
X-UIDL: 617033f3f9ac44c1a8fca728a82eee05
>Try this
>http://www.eurekaco.com/whatsnew/steamer.htm
>Greg Newell

Found it at Sears for 79 bucks. So far it's great fun, but won't last whole
set of bushings, I bet. (on one load) Seems like it could be set up for
multiple shots, though, 'cause the steam is very well pressurized. Lotsa
nozzly thingys, too. (Doesn't look as cool as my 1929 Flash Gordon iron
with the fins and everything!)  

Thanks for the idea, I assume you'll take responsibility for the rash of
garage roof repairs, no?
%^)

Later,
Guy





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