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Originally Posted by jazzcornet
thank you so much for your input. the only catch is, I dont know what to search for. i have some general ideas on how i want to build it, but i dont even know what is required for an oven to be functional. i have been searching almost all night and have found that some people use fans, others dont, some people use control boxes, others dont. how am i supposed to figure out what i need if many people are saying i dont need it or i do need it?
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First as JTW suggested try to determine what your oven size will need to be. That may be limited by the electrical service you have available. Then do a search on "oven build' or something similar. There are lots of pictures on how people framed their ovens and skinned them. If you have average mechanical abilities then building an oven isn't all that complicated. I would look to break the oven build into at least 3 major steps.
1. framing
2. sheet metal sheathing
3. electronics
After you have a size and general idea of framing construction you can look at the electrical needs. If you have no electrical knowledge or experience, then having the controls built for you is one option. Otherwise there are various schematics available here that you can review and learn from.
Fans, heatsinks etc. are normally required and are always useful. Many of the issues come down to time, cost and what you are willing/able to spend. Obviously it's cheaper to use thin galvanized metal versus thicker aluminum sheet. It's cheaper to build your own electronics than to pay someone else to do it. It's cheaper to use unfaced insulation versus mineral wool, etc. etc.
IMO there is no single best way to build an oven. A lot depends on your abilities and finances. Get a general idea of what you are looking to build then ask specific questions.