Rob Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'm looking for an electric welding rod oven of about 10-20 pounds. Anybody got one they don't need any longer cheap?Thanks,Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24925-welding-rod-oven/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 We use a old refrige (older the better lol), ripped the motor and cooling guts out of it. We keep our rods in it year around, just keep a 40-60 watt light bulb burning in the bottom of it and it keeps them nice and warm. Mabe you could use a old small dorm room fridge or freezer to do the same, if you only have a small amount of rods to keep warm. You should keep rods warm and dry all the time to prevent corosion and problems with the flux. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24925-welding-rod-oven/#findComment-117568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 In the past I have used an old refrigerator! Just need a light bulb burning all the time to keep moisture at bay...even one of those little dorm room refers works well...but knowing the man with ALL required top of the line tools, you probably are looking for a professional model super duper rod oven like these... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24925-welding-rod-oven/#findComment-117570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I do the fridge thing as well, but I like those round ovens, they look kind of retro Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24925-welding-rod-oven/#findComment-117571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 They do look nice, but id have to get like 2 or 3 of them. To many pounds of rods to keep in that lille round can, lol. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24925-welding-rod-oven/#findComment-117574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I been looking for one my self. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24925-welding-rod-oven/#findComment-117588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 I have an old International Harvester refrigerator I use for this in the shop. I'm actually wanting one to carry on the truck. 7018, 8018, and the 110 series rods really weld nice if they are a couple hundred degrees before you strike the arc.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24925-welding-rod-oven/#findComment-117595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I have a mid size fridge in the shop with a heater/dehumidifier from a gun safe in it. The sticks I use on site, I keep in a metal tube with a cap and put them on the trucks exhaust manifold to the job site. I made a bracket and use a CV boot clamp to hold it on. Keeps them around 150 to 200 degrees. I used a lot of high nickel content rods for cast iron that way. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24925-welding-rod-oven/#findComment-117606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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