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> Hi All- I am about halfway through building the Greenland boat from Bob
> Boucher’s video. It’s now time to do the steam bending of the ribs. I will
> not be able to use an open flame to boil the water for the steam bending,
> and will have to use an electric hot plate. Will a hot plate be able to
> produce enough energy to boil a gallon or so of water? Has anyone used one
> to do this? Also, does anyone know of a place on the ‘net where I could
> shop for one? I hate to go to the stores this time of year... Thanks in
> advance- Jack Gilman
Try a wallpaper steamer - the thing you use (or some people use) to get wallpaper to loosen its grip on the wall. They usually have an external tank that holds the water, a hose leading from the tank to the steam end. The steam end is usually rectangular with holes in it - like the sole of an iron - plug it in, fill it up with water, give it a few minutes and steam away. You can rent commercial ones in South Carolina for around $15 per day or buy a cheaper one at Wal Mart. The commercial ones work very well - they'll steam the skin right off your hand.
Carl
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