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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: nlester on August 14, 2012, 07:54:57 pm

Title: Hot Box ?
Post by: nlester on August 14, 2012, 07:54:57 pm

I just made a hot box and was wondering what size bulbs most of you use.  It's set up for 4 bulbs.  Any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks

Title: Re: Hot Box ?
Post by: turtle on August 14, 2012, 09:03:37 pm

I cant remember what watt bulbs are in mine. I havnt used it for a couple of years but i do have 2 bulbs in it. I also hooked the bulbs up through a cheap dimmer switch and inserted a cheap meat thermometer through the side so i can read inside temp from the outside and adjust the temp with the dimmer switch.

Title: Re: Hot Box ?
Post by: Pat B on August 14, 2012, 09:30:54 pm

4 x 100w should get your hot box plenty hot. Mine has 1/2" foil backed foam board insulation and it maxes out the thermostat at 168 deg. For drying bow wood I usually use a couple of 60 w bulbs and a small fan inside. I also drilled a 1" hole at the top of one end and the bottom of the other end to let out the moisture. If I'm curing glue I plug these holes with corks.

Title: Re: Hot Box ?
Post by: nlester on August 14, 2012, 11:10:16 pm

I lined it with the 1/2 foil backed too.  I'm really wanting to use it for drying wood.  I was wondering about drilling holes.  Thanks for the information guys.  I appreciate the help.

Title: Re: Hot Box ?
Post by: Pappy on August 15, 2012, 07:15:08 am

I have 3 60 watts in one of mine and it will get it well over 110, I have it on a varable switch and can adjust the heat with that by brightening or dimming the bulbs. I don't do glue ups so that is plenty hot for me. I also have a1/2 hole in the top on both ends. My upright box I have a small catalytic heater.  :)
   Pappy