guiwee Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 For those of you that dont have a dehydrator you have to get one.I ve just purschased one and I have to say its the best thing since ca glue!!Drying times are cut in half!! Heres mine: Thats an amt 09 challenger,Prepped ,primed and painted in 2days done!! Does anyone allready use one too? Wal-mart $40.
MrObsessive Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Yup! I got one EXACTLY like yours! I keep mine set at about 105 degrees or so..........takes care of those stubborn slow drying water based acrylics in no time flat! A MUST have in every model builders equipment arsenal!
george 53 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I've had one about 20 years! It's sooooo old(How old is it Johnny?)it doesn't even have a TEMP setting!Badump Bump! Hi-Lo, thats it! I regulate the temp at about 105/107, with an oven thermometer and useing the vents on the lid. I do gotta admit it DOES work! Now I need to learn to paint to make it REALLY worthwhile! There's all kindsa trick to help ya out Dewan, jus ask, SOMEONE here'll know!
Harry P. Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Also comes in handy when making raisins or prunes...
Bernard Kron Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I've got the Nesco model in your picture. I run it at 105 degrees F and I swear by it. Besides speeding up drying time, I use it to preheat bodies before painting when the temperature gets too low and to speed up cure time on glue and body putty, The warm environment also helps the paint flow out initially after painting thus reducing potential orange peal. In general I would say it really speeds up build time. Temperature control is critical so I would say that spending the extra money on a model with a thermostat is a must. The extra cost is more than worth it. I've accidentally run my dehydrator at higher temperatures and have caused plastic and resin parts to warp. One thing, though, you need to put you dehydrator somewhere where the fumes from the exhaust won't be a problem. It can stink up a room very quickly!
guiwee Posted June 25, 2009 Author Posted June 25, 2009 I've got the Nesco model in your picture. I run it at 105 degrees F and I swear by it. Besides speeding up drying time, I use it to preheat bodies before painting when the temperature gets too low and to speed up cure time on glue and body putty, The warm environment also helps the paint flow out initially after painting thus reducing potential orange peal. In general I would say it really speeds up build time. Temperature control is critical so I would say that spending the extra money on a model with a thermostat is a must. The extra cost is more than worth it. I've accidentally run my dehydrator at higher temperatures and have caused plastic and resin parts to warp. One thing, though, you need to put you dehydrator somewhere where the fumes from the exhaust won't be a problem. It can stink up a room very quickly! Yeah Im finding that out the hard way Since ive had that thing its been practically running 24/7
Rudy Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Yeah Im finding that out the hard way Since ive had that thing its been practically running 24/7 This is good to know. I have been looking for a cheapo used one at garge sales, but I just dont think anybody ever gets rid of one, unless it is broken. Good to know I can get one at walmart. BUt I really wanted 2, one for models, and one for making JERKY!!!! I love Jerky!!!!! DO you think it is ok to use one for both? I doubt it....... Prob make your jerky taste like Testors!!! Rudy
george 53 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 BUt I really wanted 2, one for models, and one for making JERKY!!!! I love Jerky!!!!! DO you think it is ok to use one for both? I doubt it....... Prob make your jerky taste like Testors!!! Rudy Oh NO don't even THINK of usein it for both! I personally don't know, but I'd be too afraid of that exact thing, makein whatever you tried to use it on, taste like paint! No, NOT a good idea. Don't want nobody fallin out caz they tried it!
MikeMc Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Temperature control is critical so I would say that spending the extra money on a model with a thermostat is a must. The extra cost is more than worth it. I've accidentally run my dehydrator at higher temperatures and have caused plastic and resin parts to warp. Or make a voltage regulator and use a thermometer....
PlasticWagens Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Has been on the "to buy" list for a long time, but I always seem to find other things I want/need. Nesco looks like a nice choice and will make a nice addition to my "Best Purchase Of 2008" my Pace Peace Keeper spray booth.
dwc43 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 BUt I really wanted 2, one for models, and one for making JERKY!!!! I love Jerky!!!!! DO you think it is ok to use one for both? I doubt it....... Prob make your jerky taste like Testors!!! Rudy Oh NO don't even THINK of usein it for both! I personally don't know, but I'd be too afraid of that exact thing, makein whatever you tried to use it on, taste like paint! No, NOT a good idea. Don't want nobody fallin out caz they tried it! I really don't want my next car to smell like jerky when I take it to a contest either .... lol.
george 53 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 But think about it D, What if the judges saw it JUST BEFORE lunch? They MIGHT vote for it just caz they were HUNGRY!
lonewolf01 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 yeah but wouldnt that count as bribing the judge
dwc43 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Not really. After all you did not tell him to put his nose to your model and start sniffing around it, did ya? Sounds kinda perverted now that I think about it.
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