Project for a Project - Making a Simple DIY Steam Box

[@WeirdSeagul]

I am a big fan of how you overengineer everything.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Matthew! What I lack in design I just make up in over engineering😂

[@Bennyboy-dog]

That was so well said at the end. Worry: Can you do anything about it? If the answer is "no" then don't worry about it. *Really simple message.* Love the steamer too! Thanks for everything and all the very best for the new year to you and your family.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Benny! And May you and your family have a wonderful new year too!

[@BruceS42]

I totally agree, Benny. We've been living our lives here, avoiding the constant panic porn. We have friends doing the same, appreciating the good things, especially the good people, and not stressing about things we can't change anyway. Our weather changes a lot (Colorado), but whatever it is, I try to enjoy it, because all my attempts to change it have failed. Life is good. Homesteadonomics is just one more thing to appreciate and value.

[@littlewhitedory1]

Great thoughts about the new year! I agree, keeping a positive outlook is a great way to get things moving in the right direction. Please keep doing what you do Joe, it’s appreciated by this guy in NY, and so many others! Thanks for a great years worth of interesting content!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! I’m praying we all have a more positive and prosperous 2022! Stay warm up there in NY!!

[@sethcat6232]

I really dug that last 4 or so minutes of this video. The rest was great as well.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Seth! We live in a crazy world and I feel many people have lost their ability to discern amidst the fear that is constantly spread. But I also feel more folks are getting up courage to turn think for themselves and make the best decisions for them that they can. And having a little bit of light to look to can kinda keep their heads and spirits “above water” to continue making the swim to the other side. (Hopefully that made sense🤷‍♂️😂)

[@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

Happy New Year Joe, I hope your wife loved her landing net, I think you underestimate the specialness of her gift as it started with one of her most special gifts which is your heart.

[@homesteadonomics]

Well, the terrible thing is that I still haven’t finished it🤦‍♂️ Got caught up in all the other things we have going on. But I’m hoping to finish it real soon!

[@homesteadonomics]

….oh yes, and a happy new year to you as well!

[@aksalaman4689]

Nice steam box, looking forward to the net build. Thank-you for your service, stay safe!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!!! I was hoping to have it done by Christmas but luckily my wife is patient😀👍

[@markwhair]

Thanks for your inspiring projects and message. Striving to have gratitude, vision, and faith are so important! May Heavenly Father bless you and your family in the coming year.

[@homesteadonomics]

And thank you Mark! May God Bless you and your family in this new year!

[@adelacoburn1396]

That steam box is a great project and making a landing net is an awesome gift. Nope it's a great message to be shared. Have a great New year and thank you for sharing this project.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Adela! I hope your kick off to the new year is a great one as well!

[@MrJamezGamez]

Amen to that. We will beat this NWO. I have made so many new friends through this dark period than I have in my life. Its brought me closer to types of people I thought I would never make friendships with. Also by the way I like the shirt 'Hold the Line'.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes I feel you! Unfortunately it seems to take a dark time like this to wake people up to that fact that people and institutions that they once trusted are FAR from being as noble and well intentioned as they once seemed. Although it seems painfully slow for many folks to realize…I do think more people are seeing it each day! And I’m glad you liked the hold the line shirt. There’s another one of those kinds in the video if you look closely😉

[@RatelLaw]

Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you for checking it out Michael!

[@rickbrockthedog8017]

Great project and I hope it comes out well. I'd love to see the end result. Awesome message and oh so true. Hope you and the family have an awesome year!

[@homesteadonomics]

Well it’s taking much longer than I anticipated🤦‍♂️…..but I’ve got the fishing net all glued and clamped up right now. Once it dries I’ll get it sanded, drilled, finish coated and strung for the net. Hopefully just a couple more days. And may you and your family have a wonderful new year as well!

[@chadh2330]

Thanks and god bless your family it is a better place in life with you and you family!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Chad! May God Bless you and your family and I’m praying we all have a much better new year!

[@TheCajunHomestead]

Awesome project. Love your videos. In the 1980s I had a friend that made Cow Hide Chairs and had a steamer to bend the back boards, similar steam box but he used a brand new 5 gal round fuel can and had a burner under it. It work great for many years, never blew up.

[@homesteadonomics]

I saw a couple folks doing that method as well. I think they soaked the wood and stem formed it around the heated can too. Pretty cool!

[@stevelinbergbaby135]

May you, & yours have a healthy, happy, & safe New Year👍💨

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy New Year to you and your family as well!

[@randyketcham3840]

Thanks for the video. Also appreciate your message. God Bless and Be Safe!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Randy! And May God bless you and your family as well!

[@espnmk]

Thank You Joe for bringing us along and sharing your tips and tricks thru out the year and years. to you and your family have safe and happy new years... 2022!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And May you and your family have a happy and prosperous new year as well!

[@blackberryhideout5793]

I like this build very much! Looking forward to seeing the steam box in action in future projects and the fishing net. Two thumbs up!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Sis!

[@darrell3368]

Happy New Year and Gods blessings for you and all your family

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy new year to you as well. May God look over you and your family and provide protection, comfort and many blessings!

[@ROSARIOFLORESG]

hello dear friend 👋going to see your new video .... how interesting this projected! 👌👍 ..... a steam box that well it will be very interesting to see the continuation of the network I wish you have a happy New Year's Eve holidays a lot of health and family harmony I wish you and your appreciative family a happy new year better than the one that ends🌵🌻👩🏻‍🌾🇲🇽

[@homesteadonomics]

Rosario, my neighbor to the south! I wish you and your family many blessings in the new year as well!!!!

[@pohjosenporo]

You speak English very clearly. You do your job skillfully and carefully. I appreciate your channel.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you🙏. I appreciate the kind words and May you have a blessed new year!!!!

[@dessertman1181]

I really enjoyed your words of wisdom at the end of the video all the best in 2022 To you and your family God bless

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And May God bless you and your family in the coming year as well!

[@tclodfelter8789]

Happy New Year to You & Yours! I hope you have a Safe, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!!

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy New Year to you and your family as well!

[@mattiefattie3895]

Thank you for the positivity.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Mattie! Glad you liked it😊🙏

[@leisurelylogan]

Great End of Year/Start of a New Year message! I hope the new year is full of joy, love and more videos.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Logan! I also hope this new year is filled with joy and love for you and your family!

[@sarahaugustine4185]

Happy New Year to you and your entire family.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And a happy new year to you and your family as well!

[@helenmachelen4200]

Thank you for your new year message

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Helen!

[@dangoras9152]

Good speech brother... Happy new year to u and ur family.....keep it up

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Dan! Happy New Years to you and your family as well!

[@philcoates8349]

Well said. Happy New Year to you and your family. I truly enjoy your videos.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Phil! I wish you and your family a blessed new year!

[@lanec5672]

Well said Joe & great job as always! There'll come a point we'll know it's time to react & react accordingly. Until then, regardless of what happens, we're ALL in His hands.. a 'believer' couldn't ask for better odds! Best Wishes & Happy New Year... Maranatha!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And yes He is! I couldn’t agree more that He will provide wisdom and guidance for us to know when and how we should move forward with future predicaments. I wish you and your family the happiest and most blessed new year!

[@henrypuyi5485]

Joe love the steam box. Loved the message. Happy New Year! Bear Down! My brother. God Bless.

[@homesteadonomics]

Hey Henry! May God Bless you with the very best in this new year! Joy, hope and encouragement in this crazy world we live in. And perhaps as a bonus, the UofA might start having sports success again…..but I’m not going to hold my breath for too long😉

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Never heard of a steam box before. Learned something new. Happy new year Joe!

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy new year to you guys as well! Great seeing your tanks overflowing into the cistern too!

[@alisinwanderland]

I have been wanting to build a steam box, and this video shows me how this can be possible. Very excited to give this a try! Thanks for the step by step process, and best of luck with the build of the present for your wife. Happy New Year!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And a happy new year to you and your family as well!

[@peterlisyak5396]

Hope you and your family have had a great festive season and we can all look forward to a great 2022

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Peter! And a happy and prosperous new year to you and your family as well!

[@robertbenson9070]

Thank you for the new year!!! I agree. You definitely inspire me.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And a happy new year to you and your family as well Robert!

[@vallesan]

Happy new year! 👍

[@homesteadonomics]

Happy New Years to you as well!

[@vallanvhaylock6118]

I was blown away by your speech at the end of your video people need to hear more positive things like this against all the propaganda that's out there Thank you 👍🏿

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Vallan🙏 we live in interesting times and I can see lots of folks have gotten very caught up in the constant worry and fear of it all. And we gotta find a bit of light to look towards in order to keep our heads up!

[@kiowagarageworks2190]

Thanks for the props Joe! Excited to see your progress! As always great video! Happy New Year to you and the family. I wish you all the best in the new year.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Scott! Hopefully I didn’t mispronounce the ‘Kiowa’ to awfully🤦‍♂️😂 And a happy new year to you and your family as well!

[@moisesmartinez6693]

Excelente herramienta de trabajo 🙂 gracias por compartir saludos y felicidades excelente Año Nuevo 😌👌

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And May you and your family have a happy new year as well!

[@moisesmartinez6693]

@@homesteadonomics a usted Sr 😃👌👍

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

❤ Thank you for another amazing year 2021. See you next year! Mark (& Teresa)

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Mark and Teresa! And a happy new year to you and your family as well!

[@samiralbalushi4611]

Happy 😊 New Year to you and all your family and friends ❤ 💕 😊

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy new year to you as well Samir!

[@garykidd4468]

It might help to have a trap at your weep hole for the condensate. You would need a pressure relief valve to go with this but it would let you have control over the pressure in the box and would make the wood saturate somewhat better and maybe faster. I'm not an expert in wood bending but I have extensive knowledge with steam production and control. What your doing is good enough, this might be something to look into to have better control over the process. Thanks for leaving us with a positive vibe this year. I'm in Tennessee and white oak would be hands down better than red oak for steam bending. Red oak is the more durable but white oak is more flexible. In rocking chairs you want the runners to be red oak and the body to be white oak.

[@homesteadonomics]

Well these are all awesome tips that you!!! I agree, the relief valve and trap at the weep hole would help a lot. I think I could cut a vertical slot on a threaded bolt to act as a rough pressure valve if I simply had the slot shallower towards the head. That way the threading of the bolt in would gradually close that opening a bit. And I also appreciate the info about the red versus white oak too!!!

[@markrjones]

What an awesome build, Joe! Looking forward to seeing the landing net. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Mark! And a happy new year to you and your family as well!

[@albertaal6579]

I'm at the beginning stages of planning a steam box build. I really like your simple design concept, and the smart use of seals and hardware. I'll be using some, or likely all your ideas for my build. Thanks for sharing this. Now I have to go find your fishing net build video :)

[@denisebrown7643]

Brilliant timing, I was just about to google how to build one, thanks! Love your videos and projects, keep them coming :-)

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Denise!

[@awgunner429]

Make an adjustable vent hole near the front of the steamer box. With the pressure buildup and only having a weep hole, the back of the box will be hotter than the front. adding a vent will flow the steam to the front, giving a more even heat.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you…, that makes total sense. I think I remember seeing something like that in on of the image searches. But just totally forgot to add it. But it seems that it would help with the pressure and heat flow.

[@StMyles]

🤔 Interesting… thanks for sharing the info.

[@007darryl]

Aman brother. Well said.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Darryl! 🙏

[@patsternburg8737]

Amen on the end of the video!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! 😊🙏

[@toronado455]

Happy New Year! 😊

[@homesteadonomics]

Happy new year back to you!

[@jamiescott5461]

Happy New Year, thanks for the great videos!

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy new year to you as well Jamie😀🎉

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

Great job and cheap to make

[@BushImports]

You all have a great Happy New Year.

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy new year to you and your family as well LJ!

[@khamsibq]

Happy new year from Saudi Arabia

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy new year to you as well!

[@douglasharley2440]

sadly, nobody ever got rich selling news that everything is awesome, which it is. peace

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, that is true indeed. The media has to sell what benefits the industries that support them. Happy new year to you Douglas! 😀👍

[@hopechannelcat5462]

happy new year. words of wisdom. thanks

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And a happy New Years to you as well!

[@mmx3662]

What a great Project for a Project! LOL!!! :) Can't wait to see the finished "landing net"! Awesome gift! Have a safe shift and Happy New Year! 🙂

[@homesteadonomics]

Maybe you’ll just have to give it a try this next summer on a camping trip😉👍

[@gregmize01]

Happy New Year!

[@homesteadonomics]

Happy new year to you and your family as well Gregory!

[@jeffersonzanettedossantos3478]

Boa noite amigo! Feliz ano novo!!. Sou de içara, SC, Brasil!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! Happy New Years to you!

[@ConcreteLand]

I thought for sure you were going to take your hand off with that saw!!

[@homesteadonomics]

I hope I don’t do anything like that 🤞😂

[@JBNetBreaker]

Encouragement in the right direction is scarce these days, people tend to feel judged. So, thank you for the message, may the Lord Jesus bless you, protect you and give strength to continue building!

[@thomasmckelvey8961]

VERY Cool, Joe!!! Happy New Year!!! Edit: Great message at the closing Joe, God bless you & your family!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Thomas! And May God Bless you and your family in this coming year!

[@me-sm7cu]

Try birch for steaming. We used it to make snow sleighs in Northern Alaska. Really enjoy your work. Thank you.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! The first thing that came to mind when you mentioned sleighs and Alaska was Dick Pronnekes home made sled in his ‘alone in the wilderness’ documentary. Seriously the documentary/movie/show that I have watched more than any other!

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, may I wish a great year to come in 2022 to you and your family. I have loved your videos from 2021 and look forward to the videos to come in 2022

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you John! And I wish you and your family the best 2022 that we can possibly have!

[@danieloliver20]

Cool steam box, Lol... my electrician uses one for custom bends in pvc conduit. I'm looking forward to your fishing net project, then seeing it in action! 🎣 Happy 2022! 🥂🍾

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Daniel! I can’t wait to see my wife using it on a big ol’ lunker trout during our next camping trip! And a happy 2022 full of prosperity to you and your family!

[@TheKandyGuy]

Happy New Year 2022 & be well and safe to you and your family....!!

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy new year to you as well Anura! 😊🎉

[@branchandfoundry560]

Hey Joe, thank you for this project video! I'm going to make a Walnut bent lamination mirror frame for my wife. I'll make a video on it, but it's a ways down the road right now. Good info & ideas here to make my steam box! Also aaamen to the power of positive thinking!!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Well if anyone can do a project like that I know it’s you! I think your wife will love it! And the steam box is really basic. I want sure if my seals were going to be good enough. But in hind sight there is so much steam pushed out that you could probably get almost comparable results without the extra seals. Maybe just a towel to hold in the steam. Happy new year to you! I’m hoping and praying it’s going to be a much better one😂🙏🤞

[@Fly0High]

Didn't even know bending wood was a thing! Nice video.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! It’s a bit new to me as well. But I’m excited! Already thinking of other projects to use it for!

[@biologistjim4905]

Amen Bro‼️ keep it up 👍

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! Happy New Year to you Jim!

[@Kingiod]

С Новым годом!🎄

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And happy new year to you as well!!

[@ohske]

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year 🎁✨🎊🎉🎈

[@homesteadonomics]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you as well Ohske! 😊

[@ohske]

@@homesteadonomics 🙏☺

[@fredhughes2637]

I made this same box years ago and it has lasted very well

[@homesteadonomics]

Great to hear! I’m hoping to get a lot of use out of it!

[@JB-mf1zc]

Happy New Year Mr. Joe and family, I really enjoy your videos! Like your Hold the line Tee shirt also. Thank you for mentioning God in your videos! When you were explaining the signs of the times these scriptures came to mind. Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 2Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Thank you God Bless!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you John! And I love those scriptures you pointed out! I have been a believer my whole life but these past two years have put things more into perspective. I went from saying a daily prayer before this craziness happened to praying multiple times a day. I’m still far from where I want to be but I’m seeking His guidance more and more….versus just trying to pave my own path and occasionally seeking His wisdom. I wish you and your family the very best in this new year! God Bless you too🙏😊

[@johnb7889]

Running water, indoor plumbing, electricity, heating and air conditioning, lights that come on with a the flip of a switch, band-aids, cracker-jacks, music through speakers, toilet paper, pizza… Need I say more? We are blessed beyond belief! Never ever take what we have been blessed with for granted, and yes, prayers do help! God is good! How about a nice rocking chair with that steamer? Gotta think about when you get older and are reaping the benefits of all your hard work (yes, we notice that gray hair starting to pop).

[@minutemark]

Happy New Year!!

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy new year to you as well Mark!

[@minutemark]

@@homesteadonomics Thank you, Joe!

[@midei]

Really curious to see the building of that fishing net. Happy New Year to you and your family and, as usual, thank you very much for sharing with us.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, it should be an interesting build for sure. And if it comes together nicely then I’ll likely make one for my father in law, my daughter, a couple buddies….heck I might even start selling them! Of course I could be putting the cart before the horse😂

[@Ledcke]

Super cool

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@michaelclark2458]

God bless you brother. I truly enjoy your videos. As a believer once I got exposed to post-millennialism by those like Doug Wilson and Jeff Durbin it totally changed my outlook this last year from being overly fearful of what’s next/prepper type to becoming more confident in Christ and start building for my children’s future rather than dwelling in rapture escapism.

[@buddyreed2623]

In your last video, you showed the box and said to guess what it is. I had no idea. In this video when you said it is a steam box, the first thing that came to mind was that it would be used to make a bent wood rocker. It seems I was wrong about that as well. This fishing net will be interesting. Have good days!

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, the fishing net is the first project slated for it. But I’ve got many more ideas that keep popping up as well😉👍

[@James-vf7kp]

Great video, Happy new year

[@homesteadonomics]

And a happy new year to you as well James!

[@cleokey]

Nice job

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Alan!

[@tclodfelter8789]

Love the steam box! Very impressive!! I guess now you'll be designing the jigs to curve the wood?

[@homesteadonomics]

Well, the first jig is drying tonight. This Net project got a bit of a set back…..haha… but atleast it should be done in 2022… I’ve got a whole year😂

[@tclodfelter8789]

@@homesteadonomics Or UNTIL the BOSS is ready to FISH!!! LOL

[@MakeitGoode1]

Fantastic project! I love the look of bent wood pieces, and have considered building one of these myself. I’m curious to see how it stands up to repeated use. Cheers!

[@homesteadonomics]

It’ll surely get pretty haggered over several uses. Expansion and contraction in the steaming and drying process will certainly bend and twist the wood as well. But I think they all look the part after being used for a while….’character’ if you will😉👍

[@benclark4417]

Love your ending

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Ben! 🙏😊

[@catgynt9148]

Another great build for your shop and our consideration. I saw that you coated the outside of the steam box with a finish; did you do the same inside with a water seal product? Perhaps a flap of rubber or aluminum at the weep hole could protect your work bench and redirect the moisture. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your artistry and craftsmanship has been awe inspiring and insightful. Wishing you and your family another blessed new year filled with peace, continued prosperity, good health and opportunities for happiness. Greetings from NE Ohio. Peace brother.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! Yes, perhaps something to kinda divert the steam and condensation would be great! And May you and your family have a happy new year as well!

[@dragonrider9051]

Man if I ever run back through Arizona I have some live end slates of black walnut I'd love to drop off and see what you could do

[@homesteadonomics]

Well I wouldn’t turn them down! My wife keeps bugging me about interior projects using beautiful wood!

[@LeverActionLarry]

Keep Crushing! Love your videos, you are a great role model for young men!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! I greatly appreciate that. If perhaps I can “sew even one seed” that changes a young man’s life for the better than that would just be incredible. 😊🙏

[@j.ericswede7084]

Brilliant simplicity. You just fueled a few new projects of my own! Excellent advice on the hourly fear mongering from those who think they are powerful in this World. God is always Sovereign and He always wins in the end. And behind the scenes, believe it or not- #PatriotsRemainInControl

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you J Eric! I’ve got many projects slated to use this as well! And I very much agree that God has His plan, even if we don’t currently understand why all this is taking place. And I also believe that the truth will win out in the end, much like the 1930/40’s atrocities. The people perpetuating this insanity will be held accountable eventually. And hopefully like those times, “Just following orders” also will not hold up in court.

[@Flashbax]

Joe, how do you get time to do all these projects? Can you provide any tips from one father to another? After my usual daytime job, home chores and then play time with my two kids who are under 8, I feel I don't have any spare time. I watch your videos meditatively but also feel a little useless. 😂 Happy new year, mate!

[@homesteadonomics]

Well, all I can say is that you are doing it right. Family has to come first. I’m very much the same. When I come home from a shift the first priority is to spend time with my wife and daughter. Playing games, hanging out, all the good stuff. But I try to work on my projects when we have breaks for things that my daughter/wife have to do…. homeschool stuff, play dates, etc,. Which is why my projects videos aren’t as frequent as a lot of other dedicated channels. I gotta work them in between family time, work, etc,. Evenings after bed time or just an hour in between other things. But the priority is always them😊 So if my projects take a bit more time then so be it. Happy New year!

[@ailtosantos1975]

You is amazing .

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@thomaslindgren4602]

Great video. Your steam box really looks like it will work well. The construction makes it look like there may be more wood bent projects in the future. I grew up with my dad always saying, a man meant to hang will never drown. I don’t know if that meant he believed in pre-destination or that worrying about things beyond your control is a waste of time. Just do what you want to stay safe and healthy. Are you going to be tying the net yourself or opting for a nice silicone net? Thanks for sharing and have a Happy New Year.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Thomas! I am opting for the pre made silicone net, as I’m sure my net tying skills might not be up to par and look off. As for that saying, it does kinda leave the interpretation open a bit. But I can get the gist of it. My father in law likes a saying that goes like this. And I’m surmising a bit…. ‘A man is invincible until the will of God is done with him’….. essentially saying that if there are things that are destined for you by your creator, then until those things are done/accomplished then your life won’t be over. Of course because we are human and subject to worry, doubt, or whatever…..it is always a puzzling and vexing proposition. What are we meant for? Where are we going? What’s our purpose? And I guess we only will fully know after we pass on🤔 Anyways, always great hearing from you and I hope you and your family are blessed with a wonderful new year!😊🙏 Joe

[@JavierSanchez-pq2sc]

Felicidades

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! and happy new year!

[@jeboutdoors377]

Hello great video. I was watching your first trip in your camper video. Where did you get the toung lock box for the camper.

[@homesteadonomics]

I made it. Look in my travel trailer playlist or just search for ‘diy battery box travel trailer’ or something like that and it should come up👍😀

[@TheGardenerNorth]

What a cool project! Pun intended!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! 😀🙏

[@benjohnson5887]

Great video, and Happy New Year. Also what make of watch are you wearing?

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Ben! And a happy new year to you as well. The watch is a timex weekender with the dark face and chronograph buttons. Lots of different models in that line.

[@CinemaSasquatch]

I like this because I want to build a steam box. My project will to build my own cane out of an oak sapling.

[@toronado455]

3:23 LOL 😂 I'm actually surprised you didn't speed up the video right there for "bionic" speed sawing. 😂

[@homesteadonomics]

It would’ve been to quick a clip in that case😂

[@tclodfelter8789]

Plans!? We don't need no steenkeen plans!! LOL

[@homesteadonomics]

‘By eye’ is my favorite plan. Look at a couple pics and just guesstimate my way to a ‘somewhat’ finished result. Sometimes it works and other times not so much. But then again…, those ‘not so much’ ones don’t end up being videos😂

[@tclodfelter8789]

@@homesteadonomics "A Blind Man would be Happy to SEE that"... and "Close enough for government work" has bit me in the butt more than once! BUT... I'm getting REALLY GOOD at CUTTING TO FIT!! LOL

[@rickrack78]

Thanks for your thoughts at the end of the video. It’s nice to feel some calm grounded words to inspire the new year. God bless, rickrack78

[@homesteadonomics]

I appreciate that greatly Rickrack! May God bless you and your family as well!😊🙏

[@jack1954]

Really interesting video :) Did you have to build a former too?

[@homesteadonomics]

I’ll show the form for the bent pieces in the fishing next video where I’ll laminate the bent strips together to make. I haven’t quite gotten the form done yet…fiddling with some ideas still…haha

[@jack1954]

@@homesteadonomics 👍

[@Madebyduc]

how thick was the piece that you steamed?