Toaster ovens ????

[Pen Man]

I pour my own blanks, use pressure pots everything good BUTT

CAN I USE A TOASTER OVER TO CURE THEM FASTER AFTER TAKEING OUT OF THE PRESSURE POT OR EVEN IF I LET THEM SIT OVER NIGHT THEN PUT IN TOASTER

I JUST WANT TO START CUTTING AND TURNING THEM ASAP

 

[jttheclockman]

Yes a toaster oven can work well. Just keep on a low setting. You do not want to force the curing to the point of cracking. some set them in a sunny window or if you live in a warm climate just put outside. Some set up a warming pail which has a lightbulb attached and the heat from that is enough to post cure. Rushing is not a very good word to use in pen making of any kind and usually is not good for any aspects of life. Slow down.

After you get your first batch made up you then can get into a cycle thing and the anziety will diminish because you will have stock to turn.

 

[frank123]

If you want repeatable results, get an oven thermometer.

Toaster oven temperature controls usually aren't very accurate or consistent.

 

[Jim Burr]

YES YOU CAN...USE A THERMOMETER AND MARK THE SETTING ON YOUR TOASTER OVEN.

 

[Lenny]

150 degrees for 20 minutes works for me ... outside, in the shop.

 

[Pen Man]

Will it cure them so i can start drilling right away?

 

[Lenny]

you might want to let them cool a little first.

 

[crabcreekind]

If you use alumilite, you can take them out and start turning within 10-15 min.