Toaster oven for powder coating?

[joyridin']

I used to have this really nice kitchen oven I used for powder coating. Unfortunately, a lack of room in my garage dictated it had to go. I have a lot of small parts I still need to powder coat. Has anybody ever tried using something like a toaster oven to do nuts, bolts, and whatever else can fit inside?

Sears has them for $20. I wonder if they would be too hot and actually burn the powder coat?

[rich grsc]

You need a consistent regulated heat even heat. Not sure how even the heat would be. If the heat spikes too high, it can ruin the outcome.

[Thanatopsis]

I have never tried it but googling "Toaster oven for powder coating" (sans the quotes) gives lots of hits. This one is very informative and shows good results.

Riser's Powder Coating Trials

[Mikey_P]

Don't buy a new one, get one from a second hand store. Or you could wait until your wife leaves and use the oven in the kitchen!

[steno]

Originally Posted by Mikey_P

Don't buy a new one, get one from a second hand store. Or you could wait until your wife leaves and use the oven in the kitchen!

LOL...It's easier to ask forgiveness than ask for permission!!
A convection type of oven would be better, but temp regulation is really important.

[watermoccasin]

Originally Posted by Mikey_P

Don't buy a new one, get one from a second hand store. Or you could wait until your wife leaves and use the oven in the kitchen!

That plan might not work, when mine left she took the stove with her.

[Cwood8656]

I used a powder coating kit from Eastman with an old toaster oven quite a bit for small parts during my build. It worked fine.

Chris-

[Michael Everson]

Im with Chris. I used a toaster oven for years. Just get the biggest one they make.
Mike

[joyridin']

Cool! Thanks guys!