I haven't personally tried it, but, I've heard that the oven will pick up an odor from being used for powder coating. That's why a dedicated oven is recommended. They're usually available pretty cheaply from thrift stores, especially the Habitat for Humanity ones that have aisles & aisles of building materials.

Roy

--- In 7x12minilathe@..., Jerry Durand wrote:
>
> On 11/6/2012 10:00 AM, Exibar wrote:
> >
> >
> > That certianly validates my findings.... I've found that once a part
> > has been heated and treated in that manner that it rusts quicker than
> > bare machined metal :-( although I wasn't using used motor oil, after
> > what you and others have said here, I have no reason to doubt the rust
> > reason.....
> >
> > So, what I've been doing is cold blueing the parts, then sealing them
> > with clear rustoleum.... Does't take ust clear to coat and seal. So it
> > seems like it's working ok.... I *really* like the blued look on these
> > parts.... I just wish there was a simpler and durable way to achieve
> > it cheaply...
> >
>
> Since one way to finish parts is powder coat, anyone used the Harbor
> Freight power coat gun? I've seen some comments that some things are
> nicer than the expensive guns. I know the voltage is lower on the HF
> unit (11,000 vs 15-25,000 on others), but I think this just means a
> little bit thinner coating of powder.
>
> The price is nice.
>
> Also, as to baking, I've seen some people using a kitchen oven (I assume
> the spouse was out at the time). Does that work safely, or do the fumes
> lead to divorce and/or explosions?
>
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