"Forging and blacksmithing requires steel to be a red heat-around
1500degF, I would guess. Powdercoating is much like a kitchen oven,
375
to 450 deg, depending on the type of powder used. PC often also
requires a change in temp during the process, i.e., heat at 450 to
flowout, and then cure at 400 for 20 minutes. "

Thanks Gary for responding....I've been a fan of your oven building web
site...great job!

Is there any significant ventilation issues with powdercoating? I have
not been around when it was done for my parts.

Also a question for the group....I notice that Harbor Freight now
carries a powdercoating oven...has anyone had any experience with it?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46300


TMT