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« on: December 22, 2005, 06:29:07 am » |
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While Christmas shopping, I saw a powder coating kit that Sears is selling. It comes with a gun, etc. and you bake the items in a regular stove oven ( not the one that you cook in!) I was wondering what your thoughts were and if anyone has tried this.
Happy Holidays!!
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jasmine64
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« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2005, 09:16:35 am » |
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I've been looking for a good web site for powder coating, never thought of Sears.
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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2005, 10:17:29 am » |
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Sounds cool, but how many people have a non-food prep oven sitting around?
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« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2005, 11:55:02 am » |
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Sounds great.. but even if you did have a spare oven, you wouldn't fit the full cabinet of an upright vendor in there.. (unless you have some kinda industrial oven!)
This is assuming you can powder coat large areas like that ? (ie. it's not just a process used for small parts)
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« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2005, 01:46:05 pm » |
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Followed the link to sears. Read what it said. I believe they are assuming that most uses will be for smaller individual items. They mention using a toaster oven, not very large but cheap. And they mention using a spare non-food prep oven. I am guessing the spare oven could be about anything that will heat the item to 400 degrees. Maybe pick-up an old stove from a used appliance place. See if they have one that the oven is the only thing working, might be glad to sell it very cheap just to get rid of it. Just make sure they show that the oven does work. Maybe spot a neighbor that just got a new stove, they might be glad to give you the old one rather than have to try disposing of it. If the top still works, so much the better, hot soup on a cold day. Just don't use the oven for cooking.
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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2005, 02:35:55 pm » |
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Heck we have what they call big trash twice a year here...people through out old stoves and electric ovens all the time would be good for small parts and shelves but yeah you have to get some type of industrial for liners/tubs and machine shells.....
Not bad if you got a place to put the stove/oven.....
Eric
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2005, 11:53:38 pm » |
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Is professional powder coating an expensive process ? (in comparison to a re-spray with enamel)
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« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2005, 10:13:55 pm » |
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i have been doing some hobby powder coating for a few months,its really not that hard. prep work on the part is the most important, just like liquid paint. you are limited to the size of your oven. i went from toaster oven to household oven and now i am in the process of building a 6x3x3 for large items. check out caswellplating.com and go to the finishing forum. alot of good info also eastwoods finishing forum. i hope this helps, joe
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« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2005, 11:46:52 am » |
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| Quote (shemp4 @ Dec. 24 2005,7:13) | | ...... am in the process of building a 6x3x3 for large items. |
Hmm, remove the rack and compressor from a large 300+ can machine? Install some electric heating elements (or gas inlet) and a thermostat, all found at Grainger. Would make a nice lookin' oven.  '>
I was at sears yesterday 12/24. The powdercoat kit they advertised was on an end display and was 'sold out' except for 1 open box. Must be a new item. They were selling powdercoating separately in little individual bags with very few color choices. Joe....where do you get your "powder"? |
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« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2005, 03:01:24 pm » |
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I like the idea of using a big machine as an oven but wouldn't the insulation catch fire?? I would like to know as I might try that. Although I am going to keep an eye on craigslist for a cheep oven to use. I like the idea of powder coating. You can use hammertone on the inside liner but powder coat the shelves and other small parts that would fit in an oven. You can buy powder on ebay I wonder if it would work with that system?
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