Earlex SS77USSG Steam Generator, 1.3-Gallon Capacity, 12' Hose, Steamer for Wood Bending, Steam Box for Wood, Portable Steam Generator, Steam Wood Bender

Restoring 120 year old windows, so I have a lot of putty to remove. Saw a video whit a guy using one of these as well as some of the big restore shops using a big steam box. After the nightmares of putty removal as a kid with all the cracked windows, I decided to try this method.Couldn't be happier. Takes about 10-15 minutes total on a 24x24 window to remove all the old putty. No more broken glass from digging at the putty or overheating it with a heat-gun/torch. Got 3 -4 windows done per tank.It does tend to spit a little hot water and you have to be a bit careful on the wood so you don't dig in or scrape it to bad.Would help to have some sort of handle available for the end of the hose as it can get warm - I just used a big plastic spring clamp.

I bought this for my personal sauna because the steam generator fell apart. I looked for a replacement and every one I found had bad reviews. When I found this and I saw somebody else tried it for a sauna I thought I would too. Best sauna heat I've generated so far. Heat is not as wet but super hot. I just cut a hole in the sauna to fit the hose and it worked great. Highly recommend.

Great products worked as intended however I do not receive any instructions how to build a box with the product as shown. But a garbage bag works pretty well in a pinch would recommend for most Woodworkers

came on date promised in good condition. used multiple times to bend wood. it worked very well for what i needed.

I used this for my nuracover sauna and right out of the box I could tell from the build quality it was durable it was really easy to use and it gets really hot and gets my sauna hot within 5 mins depending on the water level definitely great value for the price

I bought this steam generator 2 years ago. It was "on sale" so I thought, "why not, I will eventually give it a try." Two weeks ago, I was inspired to build a trout landing net which required steam bending thin (1/8th inch) strips of walnut, birch, and yew wood. Out of the box and ready to go, I only needed to study the manual that came with the steam generator then construct a steam chamber. I was off and running! There was nothing difficult about this process. Other than being extra cautious (it never hurts to be careful) about potential over pressurization, I simply plugged in the steam generator, checked my timing parameters, then proceeded to work on another craft project while I waited for the steam process to take place. Fifteen minutes later, my first strips were ready to clamp to the jig. The wood was like butter and molded easily around the template. I left the steamed wood clamped to the jig for 24 hours (although I recently learned that it's not necessary to wait that long), then completed the gluing up process (messy, but the excess glue sands off easily). The result is the attached picture. I can only say good things about this steamer. This was my very first attempt at steam bending; and it worked! The kit includes everything you need to set up your system. The only thing you need to do, besides building your steam box is drill a hole for the fitting that connects the steam hose to the box. The manual includes a very nice set of instructions for building your own steam box out of plywood. I made mine out of PVC, and while the PVC warped a bit from the intense heat, it was still satisfactory. I plan to build a similar box out of 3/4" marine plywood; other people use galvanized stove pipe and even stainless steel if you want to get fancy. As true for any project using steam and tools, be sure to study the warnings and precautions described in the manual. You will be dealing with 212 degree steam so wear gloves when you are removing your steamed wood or are in contact with the system while it is in operation. The Earlex Steam Generator has opened up a whole new world of wood crafting for me, and I thank them sincerely for a product that has allowed me to get started with a very effective unit at a very reasonable price.

I used this steam generator with a steaming box I built, and it seemed to work fine. In about 15-20 min it was producing adequate steam. However, the carrying handle on top is a little tight for my hands, which caused me to lose my grip. The unit fell about 2 feet onto a concrete floor, and one of the brittle plastic corner-feet shattered into pieces. I think the machine can still be used, but I'm afraid it may be prone to further damage.

I bought one for my son to use for his woodworking. I bought a second one for myself. It works well and puts out a lot of steam.