DIY Powder Coating Oven From Smoker for under 200 (New), much less if using used smoker.
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- Опубликовано: 18 апр 2020
- Build your own powder coating oven by using either a new or used electronic smoker. Slight modifications keep it at temp and also gets to 400 degrees F in less than 12 minutes. Uses a small amount of pink insulation and parts already available if you purchase a new smoker. Use craigslist or Facebook marketplace to get one even cheaper but I decided to just buy a new on off Amazon for $158. The only other parts needed are either screws or pop rivets, it's your choice.
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BigNasty you just made my day. Gone are the days of a new one for 160 bucks but I can get a new one for 200.00. Thank you sir for the video instructions.
Great idea! Perfect size for what I need to get started. Thanks BigNasty!
Brilliant idea! So much better than a toaster oven. Much easier to use and plug in than a kitchen oven.
Great video, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I'm surprised that there wasn't any insulation in the smoker from the factory.
Excellent idea. Thank you.
That is awesome! Great job!
I like the build, I’m going to do this and use it for doing powder coating and most importantly for doing cerakote!!!!
Awsome video, I'm about to do this to 2 used ones I picked up on offerup and weld them to each other to have some more space
That's a great idea 👍
AWESOME. I am going to build this one next week. Gotta get the smoker. Did you create a video after using it? thanks
Just what I was looking for. They only make toaster ovens so large and I really didn’t want to figure out how to hook up a 220V oven or whatever. I wonder if an 18” wheel would fit in there. Thanks!
Hah! I've seen guys use refractory insolation... 2300F $$ for insulating. Pink glass melts at 1000temp so no problema!
Just got myself a used smoker with glass window for $50 bucks. Unfortunately not good enough so I will only be using the door only. Incidentally, the foam was burnt from using as a smoker. Doing over Id get one known for not having insolation like yours.. New not used... you are saving a tun by making your own. My box will be large enough to do rims and around-the-house items like you, great vid man!!
Thanks appreciate the comment.
Nice vid, been looking at some electric smokers. Would you say yours is big enough to fit a car wheel?
lol - I'm just sitting here shaking my head as you pull that smoker apart, which is made by a well respected brand name, and seeing it has no insulation in the walls of what is an oven essentially. Sad thing is from a manufacturer side, properly insulating it, or building it right from the start would cost pennies. Yet they don't and then sell it to unsuspecting consumers at a premium price. What's worse is we see this across the board on so many products.
Your video isn't just for those wanting to use it for powder coating... it's a great one to show the lack of build quality in finishing out a product by the manufacturer, but also how to bring it up to a quality level it should be from the get go. Even if using it for it's intended purpose as a smoker.
Anyway, thank you for being one of those people willing to go the extra mile with things they own. I myself have found so many things I need to open up and "improve" or "fix" it the way it should have been done from the factory. You've got yourself a worthy powder coat oven, as well as a smoker if you like. I'm looking at smokers now for the same purpose, powder coating, at least now I know what to expect to have to do to get it ready to be used... for anything. lol
Thanks for sharing,
cheers...
Yeah, pretty sad.
My favorite powder coat oven idea so far, thank you! FYI they are $250 now lol. Also, what about fume extraction? Thanks!!
I haven’t had any issues with fumes since it’s a small oven but I also do it out in my garage with plenty of ventilation.
like the idea , i think the size is about right for homestuff , you might even juuuuust get a 15 inch wheel in there , rockercovers oilpan and manifold would likely fit in there too
been looking at the same sort of oven , i noticed that according the the specsheet it didnt got warm enough (the newer "digital"version with the 1200 watt element ), the insulation might help or i might need to "convince" the digital temp regulator to pour just a little more heat intoo the thing
definetely going to try this , its cheapish and looks like its meant to be , not trown together from junk
Would you recommend 1/2 inch or 1 inch insulation during the build? I'm in the process of buying materials and will be using ceramic fiber sheets.
Just enough to fill the void, about 1/2”.
Interested in a follow-up video to see how well this performed before spending the money on it
I’m in the middle of restoring a 1964 airstream and have used it multiple times and has worked great every time.
@@1SpudNuts1BigNasty-DIY Thanks for the update on usage.
Thanks for the vid 👍👍what model is this and what are the inside dimensions. Thanks !
Here’s a link (needs to have an element that goes to at least 400 degrees (F)):
CUISINART COS-330 Smoker, 30" Electric smile.amazon.com/dp/B07CZCKTJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_QI5YFbTA82YGZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
What were you welding on there
I really like this concept and wanna make it
But didn’t catch what you were welding
Also what were the measurements for the sheet metal you made for the bottom? And size of the self tapping screws?
Just had to spot weld the corner, it came apart. I don’t really know the exact size, I just measured the inside, edge to edge. I think the self tapping screws were wide head 5/8”.
Can you use the foamboard style insulation for this or is it too thick or not heat/fire resistant enough?
I would make sure it can handle the heat but as long as it does and is thin enough, why not.
😳Way too much work, i would just experiment by drilling out a hole on the opposite side of the heating element and install another heating element. 220v wiring comes to mind with this sorta thing. Another thing i am thinking about is building a box of some sort that the Electric smoker can easily drop into and just fill up the space between the box and the electric smoker with that pink thingie.
Is this just home pink insulation you used? How is it holding up? Thanks
Yes and it’s holding up great.
Hi, I bought a smoker and want to change it to coating oven. Would you please tell me what’s material you use to put in the oven and where can buy it? Thanks
What’s kind of insulate you use?
@@ar_restoration Any high temp insulation will do. And if you use a smoker you'll have to make sure temp gets to at least 400 degrees. A lot of smokers only get up to 375 ( give or take ) .
Gears good info, thank you so much!
@@gears101 any one of these electric smokers will do 400 after adding insulation.
Don't forget about burning your powder. If you hang something within 6-10 inches of that heating element , you will burn the bottom of the part and the top not come up to cure temp.
I’ll make a not of that, thanks. Maybe I’ll add a piece of sheet metal over the element to prevent that. Thanks.
Big nasty Amy videos using it and does it reach the 400 degrees mark? I purchased a new one because I loved your video just hope it works lol
@@CozoneCozone mine reaches 400 degrees.
@@CozoneCozone I’ve uploaded a video testing it.
What gauge sheet metal did you use for the bottom? Or does it not matter?
I think it was 32 gauge. Doesn’t need to be too thick.
What did you do to get the temp high enough? Says Temps can only go 275F but powder needs 375-425
Not on this smoker, it gots up to 400 degrees.
So yours is a 275 smoker but with your mods you are at 400?
Can this be done with one with digital temperature,mine stops at 275 degrees
It has to reach at least 350-400 degrees for it to work.
Curious as to why you wouldn’t just use spray foam insulation instead
Could have but then you have clean up. Just thought what I used was easier.
spray foam is only good for 240 degrees, before it begins to burn
Soo, the only thing you really did was insulate it? Nothing was done to get it to 400°?
Nope, just insulating. This model goes to higher temps. Insulating helps keep the temp and makes for the outside to not be so hot.
Why didn't you Instillate it from the bottom of the smoker
I needed to separate the heating element from the bottom to keep the plastic wheels from melting. At least, that was the idea.
that's the wrong insulation for that isn't it?
Works great for me. I’m sure there’s a better kind but this worked.
@@1SpudNuts1BigNasty-DIY ok great thank you
This seems like a ridiculous amount of effort for something that is about 100 degrees light. Could have added a second element and been done. Doubt your getting 400 degrees…
There’s a testing video that clearly shows it does and it works great for small powder coating projects.
Why so much work and money... just buy a used kitchen range and use it... they can reach 400* easily and cook yer hot dogs for lunch on the top elements while you wait!!!😆
I don’t have the room or power for that. This is small, mobile and 110v.
Takes up way to much room