[skot123]

I’ve read through an awful lot of the posts on the website and my question looks to be one that I haven’t seen addressed yet. It “may” be better suited for another forum, but I was hoping to get some advice.

(Generic information)

I would like to make customer powder coated computer cases facades. For the sake of simplicity, let’s use just the front piece. It will basically be a 10” x 18” x 1” tray.

(Problem)

I live in an apartment; I have a detached garage (WAY too far for an extension cord). In my garage, I have a single light bulb (presently running 100W bulb) and I have a single 110 outlet (presently my garage door opener, and whatever else I have plugged in at the moment.) I know from experience that I can run a miter saw, drill press, (small) ceramic heater, or halogen lights at the same time… however… I see some dimming of the main overhead light when they are turned on.

So the question is this…how can I cure in my garage without popping a breaker and killing power for all the garages (all of which have electric openers…which would generally be considered a problem)?

First thought was a toaster oven, however, desired size seems to exclude.

Next I thought about picking up a used 110 oven, but I have NO idea how much power they draw or even if I have enough juice to run them.

I am playing with the idea of the Prod M1500 for $188.50 but that is only because I am guestamating that is approx equal to the load from the miter saw or the halogen light.

I’ve seen propane based curing systems on another site, but I keep reading that you CAN use an awful lot of things to cure, you just compromise safety. Personally, I have no desire to experience a small explosion in a garage.


(Or GASP… do I need to relegate myself to the idea that I will need to find someone else to PC for me for a few years until I own a home.)

Thank you for any advice or input you can provide.

Scott G