tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493681473159888383.post5386357918568101104..comments2024-03-13T07:41:06.281+00:00Comments on Bowyer's Diary: Very Interesting!Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654835987876553254noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493681473159888383.post-80163712465354563292016-08-27T08:01:22.166+01:002016-08-27T08:01:22.166+01:00Cheers, I'll have to try that, but it's pr...Cheers, I'll have to try that, but it's prob only good on small cross sections. A walking stick is a bit slimmer than a bow grip.Derekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654835987876553254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493681473159888383.post-53773340802067714502016-08-27T00:31:59.683+01:002016-08-27T00:31:59.683+01:00Hi Del , I used to spot steam a section like you d...Hi Del , I used to spot steam a section like you do , until I had a conversation with an old friend who makes walking sticks .<br />He recommended wrapping the section with a wet(damp) cloth ( I use a facecloth size of an old towel wet and wrung out) and then wrapping that in tin foil. then just heat it with the heat gun .<br />Its a lot less messy and can be a lot more specific . If the foil is well sealed all steam gets forced into the wood reducing the time needed to steam . It also means you don't have to be as specific where you add the clamping force as the steam point is the weak point <br />It was a light bulb moment for me - hope it helps :-)Woodmannoreply@blogger.com