In this video, I walk you through how to build a steam box to bend wood for woodworking projects.

How to Make a Steambox for Bending Wood: A steam box is a handy way to heat wood so that it becomes more pliable than it is at room temperature. Once pliable, you can bend the wood into …

The video above shows how to make a wooden steam box that uses ice instead of water for insulation. This makes it easier to control the temperature inside by adding more ice or removing some as needed.

In our classes, we use two different styles of steam boxes. One style is a plywood box the other is a PVC tube. Our biggest steam box is a 13-1/2” x 13-1/2” x 73” plywood box. It is very simple – butt …

Aug 11, 2016 · Instead, I built a down-and-dirty steam box. To build the project, I used four 6-foot cedar fence boards and cut them down to about 5 feet, so I would have a few scraps long enough to cap …

Sep 19, 2025 · Steam bending wood doesn't have to be a hassle! Find out how to create a steam box for your at-home workshop!

In this video I'll show you how to build a simple steam box and an easy way to create interesting twisted wood.

Mar 4, 2019 · This means my next project is going to be that I have to build a steam box. The plan for my box is a simple plywood box that will be roughly 7"x 7"x 48" long with stainless steel rods passing …

Construction Creating a steam bending box is simple and consists of butt joints, glue and screws. 1Cut the 4x8 sheet of ply into four equal widths approximately 145mm each, this will give an internal …

Dec 1, 2007 · A propane-powered turkey fryer filled with 3 to 4 gallons of water will produce enough steam for most projects. Keep the interior of the box to roughly 7 in. wide by 7 in. tall. That’s large …