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Heat box question
Silversmith:
First some introduction: I am new to the boards. I have never built a bow. I have only very rarely shot a bow. I came across this hobby a few weeks ago and am interested in building. I have seen some great build-alongs on here and other sites.
All of the laminate build-alongs, and many of the stick build-alongs seem to use a heat box that requires incandescent bulbs
As of 2012 the incandescent bulb is being taken off the market. Has anyone here seen or built a heat box without using incandescent bulbs?
sailordad:
really there taking my bulbs from me know too.
damn whats next,my wood shafts for making arrows lol
well i have one with bulbs,but i suppose one could use a small electric space heaer instead.
you would definatly need a thermostat of some sort hooked up then though.
Jesse:
I dont think incandescent bulbs are being banned. Take a look at this. Not sure if the new ones will put out enough heat for a hot box though. Guess we might have to stock up on bulbs :) http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/06/business/energy-environment/06bulbs.html
Pat B:
I wonder if there is another heat source that screws into a light socket?
denny:
I have a heat box I built about 18 years ago, It has a limit switch with 180 degree capability. It runs 4- 200 watt incandescent bulbs. If I am using epoxy, it usually takes a bout 4 to 6 hours to cook... I am a engineer for a hotel, we use ballast curly tail bulbs. Don't kid yourself you can burn your fingers on them too. However . there still is Heat lamp bulbs 125 watts and up, one could use. A simple stove pipe, with a heat gun does the job too. It would need to be open at both ends, or the heat gun probably would shut down. That is if it is of good quality. I wouldn't walk away too long with out some type of limit switch. I like the Idea of a small quartz heater, they usaully have a built in limit. Anyway , What is your reason for the box anyway. Unless you are going to glue up fiberglass, You wouldn't need anything that drastic, I wouldn't think? I use space heaters , heat guns and Water pot steam boiling for the tough ones.Good luck hope this helped. Denny
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