Shooter264
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Where did you get that info from? Never had any issues with Benchmark or Bart at 300°
Not saying you're wrong, just never heard it before
Cerakote Oven, what are you using?
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Not saying you're wrong, just never heard it before
So I had an industry friend ask me about 6 weeks ago what temps we were using. I told him we did EVERYTHING at 300* and never had any issues. That very next week, we had 2 barrels with problems. The CF receded from the metal on both ends. I was then told that the adhesive compound that Bart and Bnchmrk use are different. I have not confirmed that, but I can tell you for certain we won't be baking them at 300* again.
Shooter264
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Very interesting. I've done probably 1/2 dozen of each without issue. Guess it's worth a call to the manufacturer to ask what they recommend. Thanks for the insight
Here's another thread I found after a quick search:
PSA- Cooked Bartlein during Cerakote
My Dudes, if you cerakote your brand new Barty CF barrel, MAKE SURE your gunsmith knows that it needs to be low heat (170F or less). Barty recommends short, low heat or even air dry. Otherwise the CF will separate from the barrel (see pics) Im not here to throw anyone under the bus, just want...
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hudgic
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Electric smoker works like a charm
Kmccord
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Is it big enough for 28" barrel's? All electric smokers I am seeing around here are pellet smokers, which one did you use for your oven?
I would be suspect of any carbon that requires low heat for the cure of a finish. In my industry, we constantly use high temperature cures on, around and over previously cured carbon. Our standard practice is to never exceed the previous composite cure temp, usually dropping by 5% up to 10% of original cure temperature, regardless of the type of material, carbon, Kevlar or fiberglass.
I am very curious now what resin they use to impregnate their carbon fiber filament or blanket depending on the composition of the material.
I am also curious about the way they cure these wrapped barrels. There are processes that extend the cure time and decrease the cure temperature at the same time.
I wish these companies would be more forthcoming with this type of information, allowing the consumer to make a much more informed decision.
I am very curious now what resin they use to impregnate their carbon fiber filament or blanket depending on the composition of the material.
I am also curious about the way they cure these wrapped barrels. There are processes that extend the cure time and decrease the cure temperature at the same time.
I wish these companies would be more forthcoming with this type of information, allowing the consumer to make a much more informed decision.
bigngreen
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Mine is similar to CPGfan, used a stack on gun safe but uses the half inch insulation board and it fit into the door and I just use the key and latch like normal. Heating element on bricks in the bottom and digital controls that I can set temp and time so I can set it and forget it.
Ya, don't ramp up the heat on any CF barrel, even a Proof will delaminate or loosen from the core.
Ya, don't ramp up the heat on any CF barrel, even a Proof will delaminate or loosen from the core.
We have been using a light armor for a few years. It works great. I don't remember the model, but this a pic from when we installed it.
Shooter264
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Interesting you say that about proofs, I spoke w their engineers when I first started running their carbon barrels. Their recommendations were to cure at 300° for an hour. That's what they said they did w their in house rifles
Kmccord
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Very nice, you wish it had the wheels for mobility? What about the outside of the unit, does it get warm? The reason I ask, this is going in my Garage and the outlet is next to the interior wall with wood paneling.
If anyone is interested in making a DYI Oven we have some extra New Parts from when we made an oven. Electronics and Box. If interested PM me and we could make a deal since we don't need these items. The first oven we built was with a Western Steel Cabinet 24"x20"x70". PDF attached.
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blacktail 8541
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I did basically the same thing when I built mine with the exception of the temp control. I used a PID for the temp control. The smoker heat elements are perfect and the stack on cabinet is easily converted. I have been using mine for about 5 years.
