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As of this moment the oven is not heating evenly as the fan is not yet operational. The controller I have installed has a learning cycle that determines how to best control the elements (and a cooler if I choose.) The temperature probe I have is accurate, however I will be purchasing a longer...

Haven't updated this in some time, but its back together and I am currently working on the PID programming. Installed a heavy duty sliding tray in the base for heavy parts such as blocks and such. Final details are to wire in a fan controller and address electrical systems before closing...

This is where the project currently stands: For the life of my I cannot get the two hex screws on the fan blades to come loose. I am going to try using a mini pulley extractor on this. Once that is removed I can get to the last bit of insulation. New insulation should arrive early...

Quick pictures of today's progress. Had to start tearing into the insulation as it is very nasty and has what I assume was grease/fat that leaked into it. Also has some corrosion on the main frame, so that will be addressed as well. It was at this point that I could see the corrosion and...

Oven finally arrived. Looks great from initial inspections! From first glance I need to sort out a handle, a door latch and a new seal for the door. The upper table surface could use some new hardware to secure it as well.

Looks amazing! Very much impressed with the skill level to restore a chassis like that!

Internal dimensions are 21" x 19" x 14", but could make it wider by removing the fan and opting for a different design of heating element.

Time to update this thread! After a few weeks of searching, I finally settled on this oven: This will be torn apart, refurbished and I will re-evaluate going with a 220v system. The oven is in decent shape, but will be a project. Those with a keen eye will note the top of the oven is...

Not going to be using a kiln. The ceramics that I am using are applied coatings to items such as pistons, valves, manifolds, and combustion chambers. Maximum temperature is below 400° (320° for ceramics) but if I decide to apply any powders a little overhead is always good for the high temp...

That is a really interesting idea. Going to look into this as I would welcome the extra room. Any thoughts on the door weather stripping?

Ceramics for items such as pistons, valves, combustion chambers only need about ~300.

Thank you all for the comments. I think the laboratory oven may be the way to go for an enclosure. Just wire in some modern controls and perhaps some paint and insulation and I can have a very simple and effective oven! Should I get the better half's approval to push forward with this project...

Max temperature of roughly 350°f and total the longest soak time is an hour and a half.

DIY Oven Build for Ceramics: Retrofitting Used Oven! Looking to ask a few tips on this potential project of mine. I am looking at building medium sized oven to coat ceramics. May dabble a little with powder coating as well. Internal dimensions are either going to be: 30" x 18" x 14" (W x D...