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Ed, thanks again. Your lessons learned are valuable. Your explanation of the heating circuit tripping is enough to make me discard this idea. The kiln works as it is, so I will use the pyrometer and verify its accuracy with another thermocouple and just keep an eye on things. I am much...

Thanks for the reply Ed. Let me explain a bit more about my idea. I planned to turn the control knob up to near the high level (if it were plugged in as built, it would be near the high setting) so that the plug in PID controller package would turn on and off power to the kiln based on temp...

Hello all. Long time lurker. Here goes. I picked up an older Cress kiln. Specs are: model C-200-E. 230 vac. 8.5 amps. Manual control knob from Lo to Hi with graduations 0-100. Old school pyrometers. Warning in front states do not exceed 1700F. I want to use it now as my heat treat oven...

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Thank you so much Justin. Your reply was a perfect screenshot! I'll give it a try. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Beautiful look. Question for you. I use simple carbon steels, 1084 right now. I know it will etch, but what is your etching and tumbling regimen and setup? Time, media, tumbler, etc. Good luck with the house. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The kydex can be formed in such a way that it "pinches" the bottom half of the hole and is cut away above it. One rule of thumb is that it is the clamshell action of the sheath that holds the knife and it should open above it without any "overhangs" that will imprison the knife. Sent from...

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Thanks buckaroo. I had seen these plans before, but lost them in all my searching. Thanks for posting the link. So, questions: Did you use a PID Controller? I saw you mentioned the directions. I am still a bit cautious of working with 240V and I'd really like to see pics and/or schematics...

Buckaroo, would you be so kind as to post your plans or the links you used? I am starting the process to build my own oven as well and I am mystified by 240V electrics. Specifically, I am looking for a parts list for electrics and a wiring diagram. Pics would be great too. Thanks Mike...