Custom oven material and heating element help needed

[tomg552001]

Dale, If you could please let me know your email address i have a few questions to ask. Or in your free time, please contact me at tom@trgperformance.com. Thanks!

[Sezer]

Dale you have built an oven before ? How much did it cost you ? How much would it cost to build one that would accomadate an atv frame ? I need to know. And about how long did it tak you ?

[DALE]

duke- beware of coolroom panels--they are disigned to keep low temps not withstand heat so many have insulation that will burn at fairly low temps. If they don't burn they might melt or produce fumes.

Sezer-- Yes many times. Cost is relative to what you have available to you and what you are willing to spend. Time is kinda the same way. The harder you work the faster it gets done.

My current oven took approx 2 days to build and around $800 US.
It will hold 2 motor cycle frames or it has 24 racks that will slide in.9 inside lights and 2 fans with 4 elements. It is stainless steel and aluminum with 2 full length glass doors. Now remember that I have a machine shop at my disposal so materials and equipment are bit different for me.
Here is the best advise for you that I can give(KEEP IT SIMPLE)
Ovens are boxes that heat up, that's all, don't complicate it.

[DarinReiss]

I talked with the owner of Arkfeld Mfg and he gave me a price breakdown.

For a 36"Hx16"Wx16"D interior oven with 2" of ceramic insulation all around the base price is $380. I will add a light and window that are not included in the price.

I am adding 12"x12" double pane 1/8" thick (each) pyrex window and light to help with seeing "flowout".

I am also add wheels so I can move it around my shop. I will call him next week and get more info.

It will be end of Jan/first of Feb before it is done as he has a big backlog on gunsafes and farm equipment. I will drive and pick it up on way to South Dakota to visit friends.

Not sure on shipping costs as I will pick up. I got the idea that the finished unit will weight 200-250 pounds.

The goes up to about $1000 for a 48x24x24 oven. For my needs the smaller size is fine!

I will post some pics when I get it.

Thanks for all your help!!!,
Darin