Chilly807
Elite Member
I've been experimenting with drying out some old 7018 rods. I say old, I really have no idea how long they were exposed to the air.
A $5 toaster oven (well used from the look of it), a little fiddling with the thermostat (might want to keep the missus from using this one), and I can get at least 650 degrees F with thermostatic control. I haven't tried to go any higher, I think you'd have to insulate the case a bit better to go much higher than 700-750 degrees.
I'd recommend using it on a non-flammable surface, and allow a good cool-down period to be sure it's safe to leave when you're done. It's designed for 400 degrees max, God alone knows what kind of safety factor is built in.
Anyway, it seems to work quite well. The manufacturer of the rods calls for 1 hour at 600-700 degrees to remove unwanted moisture.
Uh-oh.. I think I hear the safety police pulling up outside..
Sean
A $5 toaster oven (well used from the look of it), a little fiddling with the thermostat (might want to keep the missus from using this one), and I can get at least 650 degrees F with thermostatic control. I haven't tried to go any higher, I think you'd have to insulate the case a bit better to go much higher than 700-750 degrees.
I'd recommend using it on a non-flammable surface, and allow a good cool-down period to be sure it's safe to leave when you're done. It's designed for 400 degrees max, God alone knows what kind of safety factor is built in.
Anyway, it seems to work quite well. The manufacturer of the rods calls for 1 hour at 600-700 degrees to remove unwanted moisture.
Uh-oh.. I think I hear the safety police pulling up outside..
Sean