1 year ago Attach the poster board cylinder to the bottom to make a hat box. Then the light was plugged into the thermostat.The last two pictures show some glues and paints stacked in the box. The inside is a little over 13" wide. Reply A neighbor was tossing a MiniFridge and I asked for it. I have been buying incandescent light bulbs at the local dollar store. I found a Heating Tape Thermostat (2nd picture) that turns on at 38 degrees and off at 50 degrees. Second he didn't mount the bulbs in the lid.
I don't put it right up close to any of the lights, because I don't want to get a false high reading.A friend of mine made his heat box out of foam board insulation, but he had some variations.
I had everything except the Thermostat and Insulation. Final thickness is about 1" all around.The door was similarly clad and hinges were attached.I then took it outside and applied a coat of paint from an old used rattlecan.I stuck the thermometer through the skin to just above the thermostat position.I made a simple wooden bracket with a removable screw to hold the door closed.
I think next time I am there I will buy a lifetime supply. I have a thermometer out there. Draw a thin line of glue at the edge of your hat box bottom. If I can find a dead fridge I could probably use your same light bulb and thermostat idea to keep everything above freezing. I am losing expensive paint as we speak so this is well-timed. In fact they are superior to foam insulation according to scientific reports on the web.I decided to make all elements of the frame 1/2" thick by 1 1/2" wide.
Build a Heated Storage Cabinet: My workshop is unheated, which is less than ideal in winter, but for the most part I make out ok. The object is to just keep the items above freezing. Place your poster board cylinder upon the bottom, being sure that its edge sits on the glue. 1 year ago I have a kerosene heater and when I am in the shop for some wintertime project, I fire that up and it's comfortable in ten minutes or so. CAUTION: Some of the above power tools can cause serious injuries. When looking for signs, I was surprised to see that were NONE left on the streets - maybe they are catching on. Pressing on the door relieves pressure on the screw then just pull it out to open the door.I assembled the light socket to a piece of wood and attached a short length of old appliance cord. 1 year ago I consider these signs unattractive and a distraction but they are someone's property. I also had a water heater thermostat but testing showed that I couldn't get it to shut off until the temperature reached 112 degrees so that was out also. They come in sizes down to 1.1 cu ft (18.7w X 17.8d X19.5h). But one day as I was doing errands I noticed quite a few of these signs (picture 3) along the road. It is rated at 120 volts and 15 amps - way more robust than I need. The other old appliance cord was pushed through the skin, the female plug attached and the thermostat was plugged in. You can cut them yourself with a box cutter if you can manage to get them home. Thanks for your comment. The cost was $12.For Insulation, I had thought to use a sheet of foam insulation, the cost would have been $14. If I were to do it over, I would probably use an aquarium thermostat and also include a small fan for more even heat distribution. The outside skin was glued with Super Glue and stapled to the frame. Here's how I had them cut up:I taped together the sides, ends, and bottom with metal tape, which I also got at Lowes. All I need is the thermostat ran inline to the already installed bulb and I’m in business. I didn't need that much capacity! Last year during a cold spell - below 32 degrees F for 5 days straight - I lost about $100 worth of glue and latex/acrylic paint due to freezing. You can get appliance bulbs and also “Rough Service” bulbs made for construction sites. LOL First, he made his box smaller than mine, so he can get the same temperatures I can with only two bulbs. Thanks for the idea. I had everything except the Thermostat and Insulation.
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5 months ago I think I used 10 gauge wire,but I don't remember. Why would you need 150 F? Thanks
This will be my last year of frozen paint. I keep all my stuff in my attached garage at the opposite end from the door. 8 months ago In my junk collection, I had several thermostats but most wouldn't handle 120 volts. I just moved and have a shop separated from the main house, so I have been debating on what to do with all my resins, glues, and paints. 1 year ago Reply I have never seen it get below about 40 degrees, but then I live in central Oklahoma where we normally don't have extended periods at extremely cold temperatures.
I had them cut it to my specifications for me so I could fit it in my truck to bring it home.