having problem when curing jigs

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

So I have started back using my big oven since I still need to figure out if my toaster oven will work right at all. It cuts off too long and temp falls too far so don't think this is my best bet.
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LOL! This sounds like my issues w powder curing. I have messed around with curing in a toaster oven. Definitely issues with elements heating up waaaay over what you have it set on and then conversely falling way below that temp. I think that is the reason I have stuck to vinyl... I guess i could invest i a better oven too...

Karla

there was a thread on another board about toaster oven temps and temps ran 15-25 degrees higher than what the setting was. Get a temp gauge, Walmart and Target carry them for abut $4 bucks.

ok here is what i have come up with when i do my powder coating and i have had no probs! I first use a fluid bed to powder coat all my heads then i have a temp guage in my little conv oven to make sure the temp stays at 325 deg and then i bake them for roughly 15 min! I have never had a problem with paints changing colors or anything i hope this helps!

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Originally Posted by M_a_c_k

Yeah toaster ovens can differ from the box temperature greatly!... Definitely put an accurate temperature gauge... You can install one of the more expensive oven ones with the long metal spike.

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This!!! Especially if your rack is near the elements!

I do mine slightly above 350 on the dial for 30 minutes in a cold oven. YMMV

okay thanks for all of your help problem has been solved