Plastic Bag Source

[Dave Osborn]

I had a guy give me some of the last bag material used to steam gunwales way before it became popular on these forums. I was skeptical That it would get hot enough . I never tried it, and subsequently sent it to a fellow restorer in Holland, Michigan. I understand that he is quite successful with it, as well as others.
Now I’m looking to purchase some to see if I can match his success.
What company sells it?

 

[Worth Gretter]

Dave, I bought mine on eBay. It was $60 for 750 feet of 4 mil 3 inch tubing. It was far more than I needed so I cut off several 100 foot pieces and donated them for auction at the Assembly. I still have some left. How much do you need?

 

[Todd F]

Worth, can you send me a link for the product? Thanks

 

[Worth Gretter]

Todd, I checked the link and is still good even though I ordered in 2023.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275709278510
The company is called Shipping Supplies by Mail.

 

[Todd F]

Thanks Worth

 

[Dave Osborn]

Worth
Thanks for the offer! How much would I need to bend inner and outer gunwales on a 16” Old Town? 10’ per bend?

Also found this….. much more than I’ll ever need.

 

[Worth Gretter]

Yes, 10 feet per bend sounds good, with the steam going in the end of the gunwale (where it is high) and the condensate draining from the middle of the canoe (low point). I was able to reuse the tubing sometimes but not always as it could get damaged.
I will unroll the rest of my roll tomorrow and see how much I have left - probably a couple of hundred feet.

 

[Worth Gretter]

Dave, Todd-
I have less than I thought of the roll I bought, but I can send you each about 30 feet to try before you go buy a whole roll.
If you just put your mailing address in a direct message, I will send it out!
-Worth

 

[Dan R.]

Dave, Todd, and Worth,
If you need more plastic, I also bought a large roll. I can kick in some if the supply is getting low. I have 6 mil - 3”.
Feel free to direct message me.
Dan R.