Finishing up the build with making the control box and installing the PID and wiring everything up. If you would like more detail, there's a longer version of this video here: th-cam.com/video/zz-kXnuRReQ/w-d-xo.html Ways you can help support this channel: Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h Plans for sale: www.ibuildit.ca/plans.html More videos on my second woodworking channel: th-cam.com/users/IBuildIt My home reno channel: th-cam.com/users/IBuildItHome My "Scrap bin" channel: th-cam.com/users/IBuildItScrapBin Website: www.ibuildit.ca/ Facebook: facebook.com/I-Build-It-258048014240900/ Instagram: instagram.com/i_build_it.ca/
John Heisz Can you use it in the horizontal position to melt aluminium www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DTL21YY/ref=mh_s9_acsd_topr_bLWXPv_c_x_12_w/143-4360745-7075922?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-3&pf_rd_r=0S61XTF96QC1KRK2R9QY&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=1dd4ab9a-9d60-5089-bc32-e2f3ae131c8e&pf_rd_i=318058011#
I haven't even watched the whole video yet but right off the bat (and several times in the previous videos) you said "i'm not trying to win any beauty awards with this one". You know what, as with many things, when form follows function the result is beautiful, and this is no exception. From the half painted/ half ground down and tack welded exterior to the "just had it laying around" top handle and the electronics poking out, it almost has the look of something out of a sci-fi movie or something that was made decades ago and restored. I know it was not the intention, but I think it looks awesome. A fun build to watch along with!
Wonderful job John for a "provisional testcase"! One suggestion though: I would replace the fiber based insulation of the heater wires through the bulkhead with a piece of glassfibre based circuit board material. The latter can withstand much higher temperatures.
My favorite Canadian woodworking channel by far. I like that you have some variety other than wood as well. Thanks for the hard work you put into this!
Jon, been watching you a few years now, major inspiration. This project is exciting to watch. Plus, I have huge respect for the flawless mess in your shop. Well done, it's your place, your work, your style. Focus on what you care about and let the rest be, no need to be squeeky tidy to please PC TH-cam... Well done, sport ! Thanks and keep on trucking (from France) !
Nice build John! I love how crap falls off of your bench as you're working. Just like in my shop. Even things that have nothing to do with the project. :-)
Caleb Borg it really isn't that difficult, all of the information to do this project is available online. You could research all of it and make this yourself very easily. This is an impressive video tutorial build along. I will agree. But anyone could do this if they did the research.
Glad you built this. iirc, you had mentioned that you might not. It's good to see that building an oven like this really isn't as intimidating as it seems.
This ia great! I've taken up bladesmithing and completed my propane forge today. I still haven't used it but I already know this is goona be my next project. Only need to make the wife let me relocate some more money. Wish me luck!
Maybe it would have been a better idea to use a plastic power box instead of metal? Incase a wire ever comes loose? The camera was quite far back so I couldn't see if you ran an earth wire to the metal of the control box. Fantastic result by the way, it really looks stunning.
What a great build! I just bought two of those damn things for our metal shop and they came with one brick and the surrounding is like wool stuff really cool but your forge is way bigger mine cost 350 each! Plus ours are gas burners not electric I like the electric better I may have to try to make one like yours soon I don't like the metal shop I'm a woodworker my nephew is the metal guy.
Awesome build! I wanted to build a heat treatment oven since i started knifemaking. I wonder how even the temperature is inside the chamber and how accurate the temperature control is. For knifemaking 20 degrees C +/- or an uneven heat can make the difference between a letter opener and a 1000 dollar custom knife. A test video with accurate temperature measurements would be awesome!
Anatol Stelzhammer the controller should be VERY accurate. it's running a bunch of calculus behind the scenes... but to be very accurate he would want to have the steel in the same horizontal plane and near the thermo... probably 100+ degree diffrence from bottom to top of kiln
Hey John, looking forward to what you make with this. I'm curious if galvanic corrosion will occur in the aluminum, I learnt about it a few months back, just letting you know.
At about 7:45 time, as some people in the field of electrical work will tell you, 'Most electronic appliances work off of magic blue smoke. If the magic blue smoke is not escaping, then everything is fine, or not switched on'. 😂
I believe he notes that it's 1900F, not C, not nearly high enough to melt Iron or even steel. But he could do aluminum or potentially even bronze or brass. Although if he was going to use it for melting metals for casting, he probably would have designed it differently, make more of a vertical oven with the opening on top. That way you can add more as the metals melt.
Finishing up the build with making the control box and installing the PID and wiring everything up.
If you would like more detail, there's a longer version of this video here: th-cam.com/video/zz-kXnuRReQ/w-d-xo.html
Ways you can help support this channel:
Patreon:
www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h
Plans for sale: www.ibuildit.ca/plans.html
More videos on my second woodworking channel:
th-cam.com/users/IBuildIt
My home reno channel:
th-cam.com/users/IBuildItHome
My "Scrap bin" channel:
th-cam.com/users/IBuildItScrapBin
Website: www.ibuildit.ca/
Facebook: facebook.com/I-Build-It-258048014240900/
Instagram: instagram.com/i_build_it.ca/
John Heisz Can you use it in the horizontal position to melt aluminium www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DTL21YY/ref=mh_s9_acsd_topr_bLWXPv_c_x_12_w/143-4360745-7075922?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-3&pf_rd_r=0S61XTF96QC1KRK2R9QY&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=1dd4ab9a-9d60-5089-bc32-e2f3ae131c8e&pf_rd_i=318058011#
John, I found no plans for your oven on your website. Do you at least have a bill of materials? Thank you.
I haven't even watched the whole video yet but right off the bat (and several times in the previous videos) you said "i'm not trying to win any beauty awards with this one". You know what, as with many things, when form follows function the result is beautiful, and this is no exception. From the half painted/ half ground down and tack welded exterior to the "just had it laying around" top handle and the electronics poking out, it almost has the look of something out of a sci-fi movie or something that was made decades ago and restored. I know it was not the intention, but I think it looks awesome. A fun build to watch along with!
Turned out great, looking forward to seeing how well it works.
Well done John! I always appreciate your videos! Keep it up
Wonderful job John for a "provisional testcase"! One suggestion though: I would replace the fiber based insulation of the heater wires through the bulkhead with a piece of glassfibre based circuit board material. The latter can withstand much higher temperatures.
My favorite Canadian woodworking channel by far. I like that you have some variety other than wood as well. Thanks for the hard work you put into this!
Well that turned out to be a neat looking oven, cant wait to see what youll make using it :)
Looks awesome. Very Star Wars in the aesthetic, space scavenger chic.
it's actually very well done....and i've been working with high quality industrial furnaces for burning crucibles
Jon, been watching you a few years now, major inspiration. This project is exciting to watch.
Plus, I have huge respect for the flawless mess in your shop. Well done, it's your place, your work, your style. Focus on what you care about and let the rest be, no need to be squeeky tidy to please PC TH-cam... Well done, sport !
Thanks and keep on trucking (from France) !
Nice build John! I love how crap falls off of your bench as you're working. Just like in my shop. Even things that have nothing to do with the project. :-)
You are an amazing engineer, I don't think I could do anything like this
Caleb Borg it really isn't that difficult, all of the information to do this project is available online. You could research all of it and make this yourself very easily. This is an impressive video tutorial build along. I will agree. But anyone could do this if they did the research.
Glad you built this. iirc, you had mentioned that you might not. It's good to see that building an oven like this really isn't as intimidating as it seems.
That turned out really well. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool and useful build! Looking forward to the article on your website. Nice work!
Enjoyed the series, John, and very good technique.
Enjoyed this project John, thanks for sharing.
This was a great series, thanks for sharing John
That's pretty cool :)
maybe have the 'i build it' insignia on the side or back somewhere.
This ia great! I've taken up bladesmithing and completed my propane forge today. I still haven't used it but I already know this is goona be my next project. Only need to make the wife let me relocate some more money. Wish me luck!
Very cool build as always.
Next up a forge and blacksmiths shop!
those fire bricks are awesome... I made my small forge with map gas propane and it is cold on outside
I am making one, thank you for the video.
Great project John!
Maybe it would have been a better idea to use a plastic power box instead of metal? Incase a wire ever comes loose? The camera was quite far back so I couldn't see if you ran an earth wire to the metal of the control box. Fantastic result by the way, it really looks stunning.
Gadget Addict The control box was indeed earthed.
Great job. Didn't I already see this video series?
Hey John great job !
Bravo John!
It's phenomenal that you did this on your own, great work and i can't wait to see more. What is going to be the purpose of it?
That thing is sweet.
very cool result!!
Ah it is an angle grinder, i never knew you could cut sheet with them, thanks.
Badass, definitely making one of these!
Very cool indeed.
Great job
where did you get the controller and heat element wire? love the build though. keep up the quality videos!
nice tutorial and workmanship john,go into production they will sell!.
What a great build! I just bought two of those damn things for our metal shop and they came with one brick and the surrounding is like wool stuff really cool but your forge is way bigger mine cost 350 each! Plus ours are gas burners not electric I like the electric better I may have to try to make one like yours soon I don't like the metal shop I'm a woodworker my nephew is the metal guy.
Thanks for the video.
Awesome build! I wanted to build a heat treatment oven since i started knifemaking. I wonder how even the temperature is inside the chamber and how accurate the temperature control is. For knifemaking 20 degrees C +/- or an uneven heat can make the difference between a letter opener and a 1000 dollar custom knife. A test video with accurate temperature measurements would be awesome!
Anatol Stelzhammer the controller should be VERY accurate. it's running a bunch of calculus behind the scenes... but to be very accurate he would want to have the steel in the same horizontal plane and near the thermo... probably 100+ degree diffrence from bottom to top of kiln
Great and very simple build! how long does it take to heat to 800 and 1000 celcius? just curious :D
thanks for the video!
So cool!!!
Hey John, looking forward to what you make with this. I'm curious if galvanic corrosion will occur in the aluminum, I learnt about it a few months back, just letting you know.
Is there a parts list on your website some where? I did not find it.
This would make an excellent Star Wars prop, when not in use.
That's kind of what I was thinking in my comment, as well. I love that color
Brilliant video john chilling out on my dinner at work in the UK....now where's my welder and sheet metal
Nice project, I'm sure you're going to get some good use out of it. :-)
At about 7:45 time, as some people in the field of electrical work will tell you, 'Most electronic appliances work off of magic blue smoke. If the magic blue smoke is not escaping, then everything is fine, or not switched on'. 😂
Pls make a knife!
Awesome channel!
That's awesome
Nice
Nice work as usual John, but I got confused between the channel
Love your videos so much. Are you “unsafe” for the comments? Lol had to ask because of the no welding mask. I think it’s genius.
amazing... and paragon makes these for over $1000....
Make me one. I'll buy it.
Ug maybe ill build mine instead of buying one. Thanks John haha
A side benefit is that you can make toasted sandwiches after you're done heat treating! lol
very neat :)
nice
Nice. At 1000 degrees, how long does it hold before it cycles. And how many degrees does it drop b4 it cycles?
Trinisk8er it's not for glass, doubt he's going to program it to cycle down
How does one determine what gauge of Kanthal wire to use?
John, how much it cost you to make it?
If you got that thing up to 1900C, you'll be able to melt steel. Time to buy some crucibles!
icondonnied if he fires that to 1900 C, he'll be replacing those elements after every firing
Soda can work good and you're recycling.
I believe he notes that it's 1900F, not C, not nearly high enough to melt Iron or even steel. But he could do aluminum or potentially even bronze or brass. Although if he was going to use it for melting metals for casting, he probably would have designed it differently, make more of a vertical oven with the opening on top. That way you can add more as the metals melt.
Pizza in the shape of a baguette?
Nice build but am I crazy or did I watch this video already?
👍👍👍cool
John John John hello
Forget knife, throw the steak inside...
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