I changed the steam box setup to use a shorter connection to from the keg to the box and sealed the lid a bit better. This time the box got up to 210F. The bad news is the insulation board started to warp. It's still holding together, so I think it will last through the end of the project, but if one were to build one for more permanent use, a layer of wood is necessary.
The bending worked better this time. No cracking sounds and no sign of cracks after sitting overnight on the form. The higher temperature combined with a 2 hour steaming seems to be what made the difference. I also had Laura helping clamp as I bent the stem.
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