Tried some searches of the archives but didn't find anything. Has
anyone user the Quartz Overhead Radiant Heater from Lee Valley?

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,43456,43465

I'd like to get something like this to take the edge off when I need
to work for a short while but don't want to build a fire. The shop
rarely gets below 20F.

"ebd" wrote in message
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Tried some searches of the archives but didn't find anything. Has
anyone user the Quartz Overhead Radiant Heater from Lee Valley?

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,43456,43465

I'd like to get something like this to take the edge off when I need
to work for a short while but don't want to build a fire. The shop
rarely gets below 20F.

How about using an alternative light source? Quartz lights make a lot of
heat, and the sealed design might make them less vulnerable to sawdust
problems. Give 'em a grid to save the glass.

On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:14:40 -0800 (PST), ebd wrote:

Tried some searches of the archives but didn't find anything. Has
anyone user the Quartz Overhead Radiant Heater from Lee Valley?

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,43456,43465

I'd like to get something like this to take the edge off when I need
to work for a short while but don't want to build a fire. The shop
rarely gets below 20F.

I used to use a 500 watt work light that clipped where ever you need it..
The light was ok, but the heat was very nice...

I felt like a burger waiting at a fast food place..lol


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

On the recommendation of my BIL, I went to the hardware store and
bought 2 the chicken brooder heat lamps.
I put 250 watt infra red (not the red colored glass) in them, clipped
them to the overhead joist, and voila, a nice warm head. As well as
extra light.

Also cheap.

Be sure you buy the heat lamp socket rated for 250 watts, some of
slightly cheaper lamps have plastic sockets, and are rated at only 100
watts.

I can work comfortably in the shop when the temperature is 35 degrees
or so. Of course I'm wearing warm clothes.

Old Guy


On Feb 11, 4:14*pm, ebd wrote:
Tried some searches of the archives but didn't find anything. Has
anyone user the Quartz Overhead Radiant Heater from Lee Valley?

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,43456,43465

I'd like to get something like this to take the edge off when I need
to work for a short while but don't want to build a fire. The shop
rarely gets below 20F.

On Feb 11, 5:14*pm, ebd wrote:
Tried some searches of the archives but didn't find anything. Has
anyone user the Quartz Overhead Radiant Heater from Lee Valley?

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,43456,43465

I'd like to get something like this to take the edge off when I need
to work for a short while but don't want to build a fire. The shop
rarely gets below 20F.

Lee Valley does not carry that product anymore, but maybe you could
use the infra-red radiant gas heater ??
Here's a link to one of them, there are more makers of this type of
heaters.

http://www.spaceray.com/garage-residential.html

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

On Feb 11, 5:14*pm, ebd wrote:
Tried some searches of the archives but didn't find anything. Has
anyone user the Quartz Overhead Radiant Heater from Lee Valley?

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,43456,43465

I'd like to get something like this to take the edge off when I need
to work for a short while but don't want to build a fire. The shop
rarely gets below 20F.

Here's another supplier that has electric models also, ask the
manufacturer if the unit can be used in a dusty environment though.

http://www.reverberray.com/pdf/broch...h_brochure.pdf

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

I have visited another turner who uses this heater and it works very well.
Although it doesn't have a fan it quickly heats the area where you place it.
Comes with wheels and a lengthy hose.

On wheels, single burner:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...8574_200178574

There other Mr. Heater types that have 2/3 burners which allows you to run
one or all 2/3 burners (see below link). Run at 8 to 42K btu. This one is
attached directly to the propane tank, heavier to move:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...2707_200332707

These are sold in many online stores, including Amazon.com. I selected this
link because of the good description and photos of each heater.

Good Luck...............Ralph

wrote in message
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On Feb 11, 5:14 pm, ebd wrote:
Tried some searches of the archives but didn't find anything. Has
anyone user the Quartz Overhead Radiant Heater from Lee Valley?

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,43456,43465

I'd like to get something like this to take the edge off when I need
to work for a short while but don't want to build a fire. The shop
rarely gets below 20F.

Here's another supplier that has electric models also, ask the
manufacturer if the unit can be used in a dusty environment though.

http://www.reverberray.com/pdf/broch...h_brochure.pdf

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

In message , Comcast
Newsgroups writes
I have visited another turner who uses this heater and it works very well.
Although it doesn't have a fan it quickly heats the area where you place it.
Comes with wheels and a lengthy hose.

On wheels, single burner:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...uct_6970_20017
8574_200178574

There other Mr. Heater types that have 2/3 burners which allows you to run
one or all 2/3 burners (see below link). Run at 8 to 42K btu. This one is
attached directly to the propane tank, heavier to move:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...uct_6970_20033
2707_200332707

These are sold in many online stores, including Amazon.com. I selected this
link because of the good description and photos of each heater.

Good Luck...............Ralph

Do I assume from these pictures that the heaters are naked flame ?

If so, I would recommend they are turned off during extended sanding
sessions as you have a potentially explosive atmosphere in a cloud of
dust.( hopefully if the wood has been turned well little sanding would
be needed) Even if you use an extractor system to collect the dust. If
its in the same room, there is a chance of the collection bag failing
and allowing a large quantity of dust to escape.

I have been looking at heating for my workshop, and have avoided Propane
heaters with open flame, and Open Coil electric heaters, for this
specific reason. The option that seems most favourable at the moment for
my needs is an oil filled radiator, although it has reduced heating
ability compared to the other methods

--
John

On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:14:40 -0800 (PST), ebd
wrote:

Tried some searches of the archives but didn't find anything. Has
anyone user the Quartz Overhead Radiant Heater from Lee Valley?

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,43456,43465

I'd like to get something like this to take the edge off when I need
to work for a short while but don't want to build a fire. The shop
rarely gets below 20F.

I see they are no longer available, at least through Lee valley.

I have a couple of these set up in my uninsulated garage. With the
temperature at about 40 degrees in the garage, I can be comfortable or
even too warm, in the specific area that the heater is pointed at. I
have it set about 9' above the garage floor.

Let me assure you that no amount of sanding will put enough dust in
the air to cause an explosion. The density (ratio of dust to oxygen)
simply cannot be reached. If it was, you could neither see nor
breathe. I use a barrel stove to heat my shop when I'm working long
enough to make it worth starting a fire. I have been doing this for a
lot of years. Don't worry about flame or open coil heaters. You have a
worse source (if it could happen) from the electric spark generated
everytime you turn on a machine.

"ebd" wrote in message
...
Let me assure you that no amount of sanding will put enough dust in
the air to cause an explosion. The density (ratio of dust to oxygen)
simply cannot be reached. If it was, you could neither see nor
breathe. I use a barrel stove to heat my shop when I'm working long
enough to make it worth starting a fire. I have been doing this for a
lot of years. Don't worry about flame or open coil heaters. You have a
worse source (if it could happen) from the electric spark generated
everytime you turn on a machine.

That said, and all true, you want to be careful of anything with open
elements which can gather dust for ignition later when not in use.

It is just like those outdoor barbeque heaters. I currently use a kerosene
heater, smelly, but turn it off once the harsh chill is gone. I was looking
at replacing my heater and that is why I looked into this unit. My shop is
a detached 2-car garage with 2 electrically operated doors. The entire area
is dedicated to my woodturning. I turn on my heater before I do any turning
and once the chill is gone I open one of the doors (most of the time) then
proceed to turn/sand. I have found that once the chill is gone I no longer
really get cold. Since our cold weather is almost gone, I will probably
wait until next year to pursue my heater replacement, unless a big sale
comes along.

Anyway, just thought I would give my 2 cents worth......Ralph

"John" wrote in message
...
In message , Comcast
Newsgroups writes
I have visited another turner who uses this heater and it works very well.
Although it doesn't have a fan it quickly heats the area where you place
it.
Comes with wheels and a lengthy hose.

On wheels, single burner:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...uct_6970_20017
8574_200178574

There other Mr. Heater types that have 2/3 burners which allows you to run
one or all 2/3 burners (see below link). Run at 8 to 42K btu. This one
is
attached directly to the propane tank, heavier to move:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...uct_6970_20033
2707_200332707

These are sold in many online stores, including Amazon.com. I selected
this
link because of the good description and photos of each heater.

Good Luck...............Ralph

Do I assume from these pictures that the heaters are naked flame ?

If so, I would recommend they are turned off during extended sanding
sessions as you have a potentially explosive atmosphere in a cloud of
dust.( hopefully if the wood has been turned well little sanding would be
needed) Even if you use an extractor system to collect the dust. If its in
the same room, there is a chance of the collection bag failing and
allowing a large quantity of dust to escape.

I have been looking at heating for my workshop, and have avoided Propane
heaters with open flame, and Open Coil electric heaters, for this specific
reason. The option that seems most favourable at the moment for my needs
is an oil filled radiator, although it has reduced heating ability
compared to the other methods

--
John