Where. Have. You. Been??? Seriously, I'm over here wrangling this gargantuan contraption together, pestering home depot workers for "project cuts," and trying to make the finished product not look derpy as hell...I'm also fairly certain my neighbors think I'm building a meth lab...But thank you so much for this info! ....now to find me an electrician...
Hi Colette, Sure! • Dayton OEM High Temp Blower (from Grainger) Model 1TDV3; • Adjustable Temperature Control Switch (from McMaster-Carr) Model 3626K67 or o Model 35055K71 (±4° vs. ±12° for 362K67); • Strip Heater (from McMaster-Carr) Model 3619K871. Good luck! ~t
Hi Todd, What was the exact brand of foam insulation that you used and where did you get it? My husband and I are in the process of getting the materials and that is the only thing that we are struggling to find.
I just bought a fan and heat lamp and lined a wooden box with foil and tape. Does it matter where you put the heating duct? The box I'm using isn't huge, it's kinda long and semi narrow.
I went to school for SFX and I want to make this as I am planning to start my own business. I want to make foam prosthetics but I am going to be doing everything from home until I can afford to buy or rent my own workshop. Will this be safe to use in my work space of my apartment or would you suggest I bake on the balcony for better ventilation? Our teacher baked foam all the time while we were in class, so I am assuming it should be fine but we are talking homemade here lol.
Is there a hex nut/washer or something separating the heating element from the 2x4s it's mounted to? I can't tell from the angle that it was shown but it didn't look flush just wondering if that's why.
Hello, I am just getting into foam latex, and was told I could use a toaster oven or a convection oven. Could you tell me approximately what size it needs to be? I will only be making face masks, and prosthetics in it if that helps. I am lost at this point, and really would appreciate a guided answer. Thank you.
Hi Brian, I would not use a toaster oven as it's likely too small, and you can't regulate the temperature low enough. A convection oven is ideal as it keeps an even airflow throughout. However, you don't want that oven to be the same one you prepare food in! I do not bake my foam above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. It takes longer, but the foam is softer, and there is little danger of over-baking it. You could make a plywood box, line it with insulating foam sheets, and use heat lamps. That was my first oven. You'll need to monitor the heat, as it can quickly get hot. Holes on either side of the box and a fan to pull air through will help. You might want t o try a ceiling vent fan from someplace like Home Depot or Lowes.
Thanks a lot for commenting. It seems really expensive. Maybe I should work with silicone for now, and I though that was pricey. Thanks so much, though @@tdebreceni
@@BattlesWithBitsofRubber thank you, is your book offered online? also i was thinking about using an electric smoker i believe it has a heating coil inside which can heat the interior to a desired temperature set on an electric screen.
Peter Steiner www.mcmaster.com/#heater-temperature-controls/=x3d3vl - You want the 60-250 version, either with or without the enclosure; the heating element is this one: www.mcmaster.com/#heat-elements/=x3d5ah - 3" wide, 24"; 120V AC #3619K871.
@@altermann1ify doubtful, but I'm sure costs could be lowered; you could remove the convection component by losing the blower, but the wood and hardware alone will be more than $150, unless your family owns a lumber yard and a hardware store. If you figure it out, let me know!
@@BattlesWithBitsofRubber Thanks. Yeah, I'm strapped for cash. That's just too much money for making a few masks, at least for me. living on a fixed income isn't fun
@@altermann1ify Get a cardboard box big enough to contain your molds and cut the bottom off. Then line it with aluminum foil shiny side inward. Punch a hole in the top and stick a hair dryer in there and experiment with how much time and what settings on the hair dryer to cook the foam best. It is temporary, but I've used it to great effect in emergencies. Every hair dryer is different so experimenting is key. You can even shove a meat thermometer into the top to help gauge temperature.
