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oldmanjoe

#60
December 05, 2025, 09:13:38 PM
  Today I found a piece of scrap aluminum and made a corona ring to try out .
    My new oven came in today , Needs a little work !!    And I did blast a few casting .


     
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking .   There are too many people who think that the only thing that!s right is to get by,and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught .
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
" Life " It`s a thinking man`s game
" I cannot teach anybody anything   I can only make them think "     - Socrates-
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

sandbar

#61
December 09, 2025, 09:29:34 PM
Joe
Thanks for the tour last week.
I dumpster dove some 1/32" thick teflon for you today at work. That will probably be much better for under spool washers than the 1/8 I left with you last week.
I will keep an eye out for 1/16 as well.
This painting post is awesome. Looking forward to seeing more.
-Steve

oldmanjoe

#62
December 11, 2025, 12:29:12 AM
Quote from: sandbar on December 09, 2025, 09:29:34 PMJoe
Thanks for the tour last week.
I dumpster dove some 1/32" thick teflon for you today at work. That will probably be much better for under spool washers than the 1/8 I left with you last week.
I will keep an eye out for 1/16 as well.
This painting post is awesome. Looking forward to seeing more.
-Steve

It was nice to finally meet You .  Next time I will give you the full 10 cent tour .  I am all for dumpster diving ..   One man`s junk is another man`s treasure !!
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking .   There are too many people who think that the only thing that!s right is to get by,and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught .
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
" Life " It`s a thinking man`s game
" I cannot teach anybody anything   I can only make them think "     - Socrates-
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

oldmanjoe

#63
December 11, 2025, 12:44:05 AM
Still waiting on some parts for the oven , to use as a electric oven .  I have been using it with propane to out gas castings  . 
I did cook up some Ka -chow today, this has a lot of shine /glitter .  This is without a clear coat which makes it pop more .
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking .   There are too many people who think that the only thing that!s right is to get by,and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught .
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
" Life " It`s a thinking man`s game
" I cannot teach anybody anything   I can only make them think "     - Socrates-
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

jtwill98

#64
December 11, 2025, 02:16:40 AM
The post and results show that you are really in to it and are thoroughly enjoying the powder coat process.

Be careful not to let it turn into a job and keep it your hobby.

I hate to see you lose the enjoyment aspect.

Great work!  :d

oldmanjoe

#65
December 12, 2025, 02:21:09 AM
  No job here !!    Just small oven size projects ..
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking .   There are too many people who think that the only thing that!s right is to get by,and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught .
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
" Life " It`s a thinking man`s game
" I cannot teach anybody anything   I can only make them think "     - Socrates-
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

jtwill98

#66
December 12, 2025, 03:14:57 AM
They came out looking really nice when decorated with their emblems and all assembled.

oldmanjoe

#67
December 15, 2025, 02:39:41 PM
  Well I had a turn of events on Friday !  I was working in driveway on the smoker to use as a electric oven  .   Pid kit in hand ready to assembly .

  My buddy John is walking up the driveway  Hey Oldman , Can you help me for a hour ,I need to change out a wall oven .   :)  :)  :)   Sure can !!

 A combo microwave and electric oven . Keypad is not working and parts of the display are out .
 
  I split the micro from the oven and started rewiring it for a pid controller .   Slip it in under the blast cabinet .   Master switch ,light and 2 speed fan switches .   
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking .   There are too many people who think that the only thing that!s right is to get by,and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught .
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
" Life " It`s a thinking man`s game
" I cannot teach anybody anything   I can only make them think "     - Socrates-
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

Donnyboat

#68
December 15, 2025, 10:38:17 PM
getting back to smoothing JB weld, how would a small drill bit in a portable drill, with a fine steel wool rapt around the drill bit work. cheers Don.
Don, or donnyboat

oldmanjoe

#69
December 16, 2025, 05:13:22 PM
Quote from: Donnyboat on December 15, 2025, 10:38:17 PMgetting back to smoothing JB weld, how would a small drill bit in a portable drill, with a fine steel wool rapt around the drill bit work. cheers Don.
I don`t think you will get the steel wool to cut the j b weld .  Files , rotary tools and lots of sanding .
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking .   There are too many people who think that the only thing that!s right is to get by,and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught .
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
" Life " It`s a thinking man`s game
" I cannot teach anybody anything   I can only make them think "     - Socrates-
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

oldmanjoe

#70
December 16, 2025, 05:19:03 PM
Quote from: jtwill98 on December 12, 2025, 03:14:57 AMThey came out looking really nice when decorated with their emblems and all assembled.
If this is what you are looking for , is your`s  ...   I did not save the other plastic parts other that the dish drive and motor.
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking .   There are too many people who think that the only thing that!s right is to get by,and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught .
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
" Life " It`s a thinking man`s game
" I cannot teach anybody anything   I can only make them think "     - Socrates-
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

oldmanjoe

#71
December 16, 2025, 05:27:53 PM
  My 4 year old paint job did not last long on the 3000!!   So I stripped it and powdered it .   Along with another n model.
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking .   There are too many people who think that the only thing that!s right is to get by,and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught .
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
" Life " It`s a thinking man`s game
" I cannot teach anybody anything   I can only make them think "     - Socrates-
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

jtwill98

#72
December 16, 2025, 06:20:19 PM
Quote from: oldmanjoe on December 16, 2025, 05:19:03 PMIf this is what you are looking for , is your`s  ...  I did not save the other plastic parts other that the dish drive and motor.

Thanks for replying to my PM and posting the image. I appreciate the offer and I don't want to hijack your powder coating thread, thus the PM.

I was mainly wondering how painful it was to remove the old oven.  It looks relatively easy and mainly I was wondering how heavy was it? Can it be done by one person or is it a two-person job?

My wife wants me to replace the oven and here's her reasons.

1) It's nearly 20 years old.

2) A couple of years back, the paint was peeling from the Microwave oven on the inside top. I scraped off the loose paint, sanded and feathered the intact painted edges and used some microwave rated (at least that was the claim) enameled paint to repaint the inside top. That paint produced nasty fumes. It's been fine ever since except for #3.

3) One day the door release protruded above the front panel on the right. In the attached picture you can see my hack to keep the door release flush to the panel. I'm sure the door stop in the back broke off and I didn't want to remove the oven to properly fix it.  It's just a temporary fix and she's not happy with the hack.

I probably need to replace it or I will continually have to listen to her complaints.  A tough call, $2500, ignore her or pull the oven out and make the correct fix.  ::)   

oldmanjoe

#73
December 16, 2025, 07:21:44 PM Last Edit: December 16, 2025, 08:05:36 PM by oldmanjoe
:)  :)  I don't mind hijacks , always some to learn from them.
  The first two  picture is the button pushed in , so the hook are up in the air .  Last picture is when it is down .    I believe your hooks are broken and your fix is working .

It is a two person job to remove a combo because of bulky weight about 125 pounds .

I believe you can change this door release from the front without pulling the oven out , or a little than half way .    The trick is getting the back hinge pin unlatched from one side , than it should wiggle out with a twist .

 I just added from your pm , because you did reminded me that with the door open you will see two torx head screws , remove them than the panel will swing and lift up , back has 3 hooks in slots .

 I have not found a u tube for this model yet !
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking .   There are too many people who think that the only thing that!s right is to get by,and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught .
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
" Life " It`s a thinking man`s game
" I cannot teach anybody anything   I can only make them think "     - Socrates-
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

jtwill98

#74
Today at 12:02:00 AM
Thank you kindly for showing me the pictures. 

I think I can do this and keep the Mrs. happy or sad depending on how she feels about the money versus having a new combo oven.
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