Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

[JHForman]

Anyone built one of this size? or have links to the build? Im looking to do a roll in rack, I have been getting industrial request lately so being able to do a lot of parts on one rack is a must. Plus if you look at my other post, im getting a lot of quad frame request. So im looking to build something in the 8x4x4 range, with the ability to roll racks into it. Also with the front door I want to put a glass window in it. Can part temps be checked by shooting through the glass window? or does it need to be something I can open ? I was thinking of running dual fans in the roof of the oven for heat circulation and I was also wondering, what kind of lights can i install that can handle the temperatures of the oven? Im open to all opinions and suggestions I wanna do this right on the first tie for sure. Im going to order a TedsFabrication control box i believe and was thinking of running 3 3200w elements.

[JHForman]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

Board member [SM]Juan has his build documented in this post:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=973

No you can not shoot part temps thru glass, it would have to be something you can open.

I have read through his many many times. And thanks for the answer to the glass question. Dumb question, why can you not shoot through the glass ? reflection giving inaccurate temperatures?

[Guest]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

With overlapping door seals you and run a temp probe to your parts. Have not finished mine yet but when they tuned our oven they had probes run that way.

[tedsfab]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

[quote="polert"]Make your own control box for $150 JFHquote]

whats does jfh mean ? i always hate forum lingo ... but the best i could find said it ment..... "just $%!^ him"

[Guest]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

whats does jfh mean ? i always hate forum lingo ... but the best i could find said it ment..... "just $%!^ him"

Best I could come up with from the web is 'Jesus Freak Hideout'

[tedsfab]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

jh ..... seriously tho . there is a ton of info on the net on here with juans build and on the other forums with guys building big ovens . and also the electrics to go with it .

and if in doubt dont be shy to ask on the open forum . there are alot of guys that can help .

[JHForman]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

jh ..... seriously tho . there is a ton of info on the net on here with juans build and on the other forums with guys building big ovens . and also the electrics to go with it .

and if in doubt dont be shy to ask on the open forum . there are alot of guys that can help .

JHF is my initials I know there is a ton of information and I am grateful for it !! I will have a lot of questions as I go along building this thing thats for sure !!

[JHForman]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

With overlapping door seals you and run a temp probe to your parts. Have not finished mine yet but when they tuned our oven they had probes run that way.

Huh? im confused by this statement?

[Guest]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

I have a build thread here, but it is linked here. Click-able link below.

My 8x4x4 Oven build

This size will require less cutting

[JHForman]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

I have a build thread here, but it is linked here. Click-able link below.

My 8x4x4 Oven build

This size will require less cutting

Hey jtsmith,

What kind of elements(size) are you using and what is your heat up time? Im wondering what its going to take to get an oven of this size up off its ass

[Guest]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

I have a build thread here, but it is linked here. Click-able link below.

My 8x4x4 Oven build

This size will require less cutting

Hey jtsmith,

What kind of elements(size) are you using and what is your heat up time? Im wondering what its going to take to get an oven of this size up off its ass

It's all in there.

[Guest]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

It's all in there.

Only if you're a member. If you're not, you can't see the thread.

[JHForman]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

It's all in there.

Only if you're a member. If you're not, you can't see the thread.

I have no problem seeing the thread

[Guest]

Re: Considering building a 8x4x4 oven

Strange. Neither am I. The first time I clicked it, it said I had to register to go any further. Sorry. My bad.