why "low hydrogen"

[muddstopper]

Rods that are wet do need at least 550* to dry out.You will find that good rod ovens have a thermostat that is adjustable from 150f to 550f. I am suggesting low heat to keep dry rods dry, not to dry out wet rods. If you buy a box of rods and only need a few for your project, then a homemade oven with a light bulb should work fine to keep the rods dry.

I place my wet rods on top of the wood stove this wk if I plan a project for next wk. Top of my stove probably gets to 800*F. Rods stay on the stove all wk and the rods weld like new

 

[BukitCase]

I'm liking the wood stove plan, got some older 5/32 7018 that's just been sitting in the 50# box in the garage for years, think I'll see if that'll perk it up. I'll run some test beads as is, then after a few days in the (newish) oven, compared to a couple nights on top of the wood stove.

Been watching CL for quite a while looking for an actual rod oven, finally today I called on one (about 190 miles round trip) -

DryRod® II Portable Electrode Ovens - 20 lb type 2 dry rod oven: Science Lab Convection Ovens: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Got one of these, looks barely used, works good, for $40. Guess a 90% discount ain't too bad, if I add the $17 in gas it's only a 86% discount ... ...Steve

 

[muddstopper]

Just so you know, a hot stove wont cure rusty rods. I seldom throw rods away. If they get rusty, I use them to weld cupholders or something less critical.

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

I'm liking the wood stove plan, got some older 5/32 7018 that's just been sitting in the 50# box in the garage for years, think I'll see if that'll perk it up. I'll run some test beads as is, then after a few days in the (newish) oven, compared to a couple nights on top of the wood stove.

Been watching CL for quite a while looking for an actual rod oven, finally today I called on one (about 190 miles round trip) -

DryRod® II Portable Electrode Ovens - 20 lb type 2 dry rod oven: Science Lab Convection Ovens: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Got one of these, looks barely used, works good, for $40. Guess a 90% discount ain't too bad, if I add the $17 in gas it's only a 86% discount ... ...Steve

I'd say you did real good

 

[Big Barn]

I'm liking the wood stove plan, got some older 5/32 7018 that's just been sitting in the 50# box in the garage for years, think I'll see if that'll perk it up. I'll run some test beads as is, then after a few days in the (newish) oven, compared to a couple nights on top of the wood stove. Been watching CL for quite a while looking for an actual rod oven, finally today I called on one (about 190 miles round trip) - DryRod® II Portable Electrode Ovens - 20 lb type 2 dry rod oven: Science Lab Convection Ovens: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific Got one of these, looks barely used, works good, for $40. Guess a 90% discount ain't too bad, if I add the $17 in gas it's only a 86% discount ... ...Steve

Steve have you no respect for the environment ?! I'll take that energy sucker off your hands for you. I'm gonna send you $40 and create a UPS sticker. Oh and I'll even throw in a couple 100watt bulbs for your old fridge.

Terry

 

[BukitCase]

Thanks Dave, me too - been looking for quite a while...

"I'll even throw in a couple 100watt bulbs for your old fridge" - Terry, throw in two more bulbs and we'll STILL not be there :laughing: 'sides, I only WISH that was the biggest "energy sucker" I deal with.

Muddstopper, thanks for the heads up - I have no intention of using the old (really old) 7018 for anything critical, just an experiment. The new (to me) keeper will be for just that, not letting new LoHy get funky on me... Steve

 

[Big Barn]

Thanks Dave, me too - been looking for quite a while... "I'll even throw in a couple 100watt bulbs for your old fridge" - Terry, throw in two more bulbs and we'll STILL not be there :laughing: 'sides, I only WISH that was the biggest "energy sucker" I deal with. Muddstopper, thanks for the heads up - I have no intention of using the old (really old) 7018 for anything critical, just an experiment. The new (to me) keeper will be for just that, not letting new LoHy get funky on me... Steve

Oh and BTW. Don't put your oven in your shop office thinking you'll benefit from the residual heat. Don't ask me how I know.

Terry

 

[BukitCase]

You have a shop office??!? Now I KNOW I don't like you anymore... :laughing:

 

[muddstopper]

Oh and BTW. Don't put your oven in your shop office thinking you'll benefit from the residual heat. Don't ask me how I know.

Terry

Office?? my shop didnt even have a door until a couple of years ago.

 

[Big Barn]

Office?? my shop didnt even have a door until a couple of years ago.

Gotta have a spot for the beer fridge