Trad Gang

Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: DoubleLung on October 28, 2014, 10:28:00 PM

Title: First heat box
Post by: DoubleLung on October 28, 2014, 10:28:00 PM

I followed another build along on here to make my first heat box. I sure appreciate all the information shared here. Gives hacks like me a chance to try and build a bow.

I built this 24"x12"x78" with 5 light sockets. I plan to use a 1" closed cell foam insulation piece to make a smaller box for takedowns. Wires are all on the bottom and its on casters so it's easier to move. I need to wire in the snap disk still and I may add eye bolts to the ends so I can hang it from the ceiling when not in use.

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v737/bengal31/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4466006a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bengal31/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4466006a.jpg.html)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v737/bengal31/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps801b0f4a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bengal31/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps801b0f4a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: First heat box
Post by: jsweka on October 28, 2014, 11:01:00 PM

That will cook a bow    :thumbsup:   Nice job.

Title: Re: First heat box
Post by: fujimo on October 28, 2014, 11:39:00 PM

Wow!!!

Title: Re: First heat box
Post by: Buemaker on October 29, 2014, 04:26:00 AM

Very nice. Should do some serious cooking. Bue--.

Title: Re: First heat box
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 29, 2014, 07:36:00 AM

Sweet...

Title: Re: First heat box
Post by: cunruhshoot on October 29, 2014, 11:03:00 AM

That is a sweet looking cooker!

Title: Re: First heat box
Post by: DoubleLung on October 29, 2014, 12:02:00 PM

Thanks guys, hope to tackle making the form and a few jigs this weekend if I can get some shop time in.

Title: Re: First heat box
Post by: goobersan on October 29, 2014, 04:39:00 PM

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: First heat box
Post by: JamesV on October 30, 2014, 10:07:00 AM

You have built a very nice hot box. Your bulbs being in the bottom will give you better performance. One thing you might consider is putting a heat shield over the bulbs to eliminate hot spots.

James

Title: Re: First heat box
Post by: DoubleLung on October 30, 2014, 02:01:00 PM

Thanks for the tip James, I'll do some test runs and move around my thermometer to test that effect.