DIY Heat treating oven (build video)

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PART LIST:
Insulating fire bricks K23
High temperature refractory cement
A1 kanthal wire (1,2mm)
PID controller
K-type Thermocoupple
Solid state relay with heatsink.
Limit switch (NO)
Power switch
Ceramic connector
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Inside dimension : 43cm x 18cm x 10cm (17x7x4 inch)
Spec:
U = 240V
R = 26,7Ω
I = 9A
P = 2150W

[@todds1709]

Have you noticed all the epic builds on YT comes from normal folks like this and not the ones with thousands of dollars of equipment in a seperate shop with bubinga wood cabinets. This dude is in his slippers at night with hand tools. Awesome work

[@AM-dn4lk]

Beautiful work. You brought together several disciplines, welding, sheet metal work, electrical, control systems, kiln knowledge; and executed them all masterfully. Great job.

[@33europe52]

A couple TIPS; 1. Try to use a thermometer that is made out of steel. Ceramic thermometers tend to break faster. And when they are exposed to high heat, they don’t measure as well. 2. Use more insulation. Preferably high heat ceramic wool. Now your oven needs to work longer to get to a certain temp. Best combination is using those white high heat bricks and ceramic wool. Plenty of it. But for the rest, very nice build!

[@Miomi-dh4hx]

S type thermocouple is excellent

[@LatigoRanch]

That was a beautiful build! Any time I see "DIY" in a video title, I expect things to look DIY. This looks like a quality product, and the details in the video were perfect. Quality content, right here!

[@randomguyfromtexas1185]

SHOW OFF👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻great job!!!!!!!! I usually can’t sit and watch videos from start to finish, but I watched every second of this one and some spots I rewound and watched some parts multiple times. Seriously, what a fantastic job!!!!

[@smaring777]

This has got to be the best looking kiln I have ever laid eyes upon. Kudos sir.

[@victortaylor9399]

Extremely impressive. You, Sir are a joy to watch in action.

[@peechyman]

The skills used in this video 💰💰💰...never out of work when you can do stuff like this. Mad props #salute

[@AllesHandarbeit]

Best hardening furnace I've seen on YT ... greetings from Germany ...

[@DM-rp7ps]

You are a terrific fabricator, the world could use more like you. It's an acquired skill not being picked up by as many younger folk with bright minds like yourself. Keep making the most of your available resources, and I hope you enjoy a long, productive life's journey - Great work!

[@patrickkabuki7049]

This is one of the best builds of something I've watched. I liked your precision cutting/fitting/welding... the unit looks so pro. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@louisvanniekerk7667]

Excellent work

[@streetDAOC]

Probably the best homemade heating oven I’ve ever seen

[@raphaelschaaf5606]

Finally someone that uses a limit switch and grounds the enclosure. There are way to many build videos where people have no idea how to handle electricity. The connection between the wire and kanthal on the back should also be in an enclosure, since that is a live wire.

[@Legacy_876]

Hey I am having problems setting up my electric kiln, can someone help me out please, I am using REXC100 PID, 2500W heating element, SSR 40 0-32DCV and a LED transformer 20-40DCV....it gets going for a few minutes but then the heating elements stop heating can someone help me please

[@AlessioSangalli]

Why the limit switch? You mean the one that turns off the system when the door is open? Why is that desirable?

[@leonbarnes1402]

@@AlessioSangalli so you dont electricute yourself if you touch a knife against the heater wire

[@AlessioSangalli]

@@leonbarnes1402 because of the high surface resistance the risk is very low, however a switch of that kind is sure to tank the oven performance when it most needs it

[@leonbarnes1402]

@@AlessioSangalli id have thought the only time you would open the door is when your adding knives or removing them. you wouldnt need to keep opening it mid heat treat as you bake them for a set time.

[@ciprojects4176]

Hey man, that has to be the nicest homemade heat treating oven I have ever seen !!! Congratulations!

[@AVmake]

Thank you very much!😊

[@robertcourtemanche4866]

I agree , nice work !

[@michaelcarter3149]

For real man! I've seen quite a few people make their own heat treating oven, this surpasses all of them by miles!!!

[@tvjknives9247]

What steel are you using to Secure the heat element inside?

[@leeharveygriswold6160]

That's what I was going to say

[@gerry1337]

Thanks AV that was at a totally different level, From the design to the build, execution to the detailing, right down to the vid itself brilliant, thanks so much. Loved it all.

[@justasniper83]

You did a GREAT WORK!!!!! Clean, well built and nice to see! BRAVO! Cheers from 🇮🇹

[@colonconquerer5635]

This is incredibly satisfying and soothing to watch. Thank you.

[@carmineriganti2333]

THIS is the nicest oven I ever seen anyone build 2 thumbs up to you.

[@ianmiles2505]

Excellent craftmanship. You can be justifiably proud.

[@jayantingole794]

Its pleasure to see this kind of precise work, Share this kind as much as possible.

[@dalejones4186]

You should be proud. That’s one class job. Thanks for sharing.

[@vanepico]

Wow, 1000 degrees from a 13a wall plug! The one at my work would just about get up to 500 and that used a 32a circuit. If I try making my own gears I'll definitely build one of these! Thanks for the video! It's going in my favourites!

[@AlphaBobFloridaOverlord]

Very nice workmanship! I’ve got one that looks very similar, but is about 50 years old (I upgraded it with a PID controller / solid state relay about 10 years ago). Mine is ready for new fire brick, and a new steel shell. I’m going to put a slab of steel in the bottom of mine so that the steel’s thermal mass maintains even temperature. These ovens tend to fluctuate a bit, especially when opening and closing the door. Again, outstanding workmanship and thank you for sharing this video.

[@davidbothof1077]

You, sir, do amazing work.

[@anthonystrunk5360]

Excellent build! Best looking heat treat oven on KZbin.. great job!

[@c.thomaschandler4784]

I've been subscribed for awhile and just had to say thank you for the brilliant work, beautiful knives, and other builds. Truly a pleasure to watch and most definitely inspirational. Keep up the great work. Last but not least I love this build. It's professional grade.

[@JerrySwatsell]

Very, very nice oven. Thank you for all the information you posted on the description. Great job!

[@anthonydomanico8274]

Awesome build! Thanks from the USA!

[@felipenascimento1986]

Thank you very much, with the video and list of materials I will be able to build mine, it will be 1/3 the value of a similar industrialized equipment, greetings and thanks from this young Brazilian blacksmith.

[@tray22]

Absolutely beautiful! Well done, hope it serves you well into the future.

[@jmiddlefinger]

What a fantastic, high-quality build!!!

[@SmartChannelSC]

Потрясающая работа! Шикарное исполнение!

[@sidewinder30000]

Great design and construction. Great job, i love it.

[@bw7057]

Fantastic build. Nicest I’ve seen so far! Bravo!!!!

[@alifrusdan4855]

Ur fitment skill is phenomenal

[@davidtoews5584]

Just an absolute joy to watch your videos. So clean and simple yet elegant. This heat treating oven build will truly inspire others. Well done :)

[@AVmake]

Thanks man! Glad you like it 😀

[@EKeyLt]

That was amazing, well done, love your attention to detail not only does the kiln look fantastic , your video was really well constructed and that’s evident in the absolute absents of words….. really well done , you should be very proud of your skills👍

[@wojciech_migda]

Beautiful piece of work!!! BEST I have seen!!!

[@jefersonblacksoul]

Beautiful work!! You are an excellent professional! I'm Brazilian, sorry if I have misspellings. Congratulations for the work 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@jaso4321]

Sensational build , very well done and I'm sure would be a inspiration to people thinking about building their own ! Excellent !

[@dezsokosa9182]

It's a beautiful job, it was a pleasure to watch !!! Congratulations!!!

[@carlo1195]

What a beauty.A work of art.

[@micstica]

Now that was a nice, really nice build !

[@KENTEKELLER]

This is astonishing! Well done.

[@user-zo2zq8ru2i]

Amazing job! Thanks for sharing, it’s perfect oven I have seen.

[@robsubs1234]

Very nice work! That is first rate DIY! Thanks for the video.

[@jamesdonnelly8888]

Wow, amazing build. Very professional result, well done

[@thunderbugcreative7778]

So clean and simple great job!

[@travelfoodbusinessbestheyyono]

This happens when an artist becomes an engineer!

[@simonDon6645]

Nice build like the handle design.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Very nice work! Really a simple build and you make it look very professional. Great work

[@ConradKnives]

I really neet to build one of these myself. Beautiful craftsmanship

[@pepelitox900]

Thank you, the best vidéo i never seen on a oven building. 😉👌🏼⚔️

[@Take_And_Make]

Awesome oven! Soon we’ll see some beautiful knives heat treating in there!

[@gerardoontiveros-cortes9504]

This piece has pristine manufacturing quality

[@cheynefaravoni2250]

I wish i could replicate this. They cost soo much. Seriously good job Mate!

[@borden2417]

Great oven build. Just what I need.👍

[@sergiuraul1196]

I don't often leave comments but this looks siiick!!! Wow!

[@laiky71]

Beautiful design!

[@beil3537]

Awesome workmanship well done!

[@c4dan]

Beautiful craftsmanship

[@andybrock100]

Absolutely incredible build, only problem is your skills are wayyyyyyyy above what the average DIY can achieve!

[@Aardrijk1]

Great design and construction

[@Ifixmyownstuff]

id buy that from you ina heartbeat. thanks for the video. some really nice attention to detail here folks!

[@briand7489]

Very professional looking. Looking forward to some to some Stainless steel knives.

[@AVmake]

Thanks man! Me too😀

[@josetadeumantovani5706]

CONGRATS MY FRIEND! THANK YOU!

[@timothylott4092]

Awesome JOB Love the design. I might use some of your techniques to build a forge

[@pEpICkru]

Very precision work man, i like this 👍

[@mrrexy4151]

Very nice work, thanks AV 💪

[@CHNGRCN]

Perfect job! Congratulations.. 👏👏

[@jamal69jackson77]

Man are you serious? That's like some world class piece of equipment you just built! I could probably duplicate it, but I get lost in the electrics and electronics department. Incredible job, incredible video!

[@brandysigmon9066]

You can build one, just take your time

[@jamal69jackson77]

@@brandysigmon9066 indeed I believe I could if I knew how to wire the electronics, but but without having specific guidance it wouldn't matter how much I took my time, I would not be able to do it properly. I would require a step by step visual video or live guide because I do not understand electronic and wiring schematics that are in printed diagram form, unless they are very specific and explanatory and they rarely are easy to understand unless you are well versed in these things to begin with. But thanks you for the vote of confidence 🙂

[@randomguyfromtexas1185]

Jamal69 Jackson I’m the same way, I can build just about anything in the world, but when it comes to wiring and electronics I am screwed. I don’t understand electrical schematics at all unless they’re written in crayon and explained to me like I’m a 3 year and then I’m still at a loss!!!

[@jamal69jackson77]

@@randomguyfromtexas1185 lol, then we understand each other. But yeah man, I would need a course in understanding wiring schematics for me to ever decipher them.

[@samscoalfiredpizza8152]

Anyway I can get a link to the parts used. I would love to make a killer brick pizza oven. One that can handle 12 pizzas at once. All electric

[@nalaka1977]

This is perfect ! Great job!

[@gmcg6326]

Absolutely beautiful. First we had the Gough jig, now the hobbyist will have the AV oven.

[@mrsensable]

Actually Aaron coppied the sandpaper jig off another fella.

[@gmcg6326]

@@mrsensable it's that thing we do where the brand name become the generic name. A good example is the Jacuzzi; that's a generic name for a hot tub, but also a brand of hot tub. The two words are interchangeable. That is an interesting point though.

[@mrsaskriders]

Just an awesome VERY professional job! 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gerhardschnabel8434]

cool stuff! you have inspired me. Thanks! Great video....so much better than TV!

[@IamFormaggio]

Outstanding work.

[@tigerteff015]

A professional job.

[@RedalecAO]

Nevermind the oven, them two screws are the real gods.

[@nickmcnellis3937]

Super nice build.

[@ironhand9096]

Never seen any of your videos before but that was an instant subscribe. I don’t understand why you got any thumbs down. I’d buy an oven off you any day.👍

[@antonioquintero7863]

Beatiful work! Nice to see, thanks!

[@janbalga7702]

Very nice precision work.

[@J8532M]

Excelente Trabajo!!! Y mano de obra!!! Saludos desde Argentina.🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@neilhay2155]

Great work. Looks better than a brought one. Thanks for sharing.

[@nawrose1]

Excellent work

[@brisadeharo]

so perfect your proyect

[@johnjackson9767]

Beautifully done.

[@223mike]

Beautiful job!

[@fathead1968]

Fantastic job!

[@rakoom2]

This is so Awesome. Best Work ever

[@davidcapes9629]

Beautiful, just beautiful

[@mnldgbD]

Great video, greetings from Portugal!!

[@philippe3718]

très belle réalisation , vidéo bien détaillée, je vais faire la même ! merci pour le partage

[@ChemicalPete]

Amazing video. Thank you. Where did you find those larger fire brick slabs, that you used to clean up the exterior housing of your furnace?

[@ronin2963]

I'm impressed 👏 😎

[@hermit3400]

What a top notch job! Definitely the best on KZbin! Can you provide a link or more detailed information on the particular Type K Thermocouple you used. What are the specs for it? Thanks for making such a great video!!

[@thenakedcarpenter2502]

so good. so good. you should draw up some plans!

[@perrierri7687]

What a professionall build! Nice job!

[@AVmake]

Thank you!😀

[@klausrobben1683]

very good manual work

[@vitorcapai5032]

Nice job! I'm trying to do a bigger one for myself. Do you know the maximum current that can reach the coil with this electronic set up?