Refrigerator Dryer for Turnig Blanks

[Nice Figures]

I read about this and have finally gotten around to getting an old fridge to try it. The one I got is a side by side, I know this might make it a bit more complicated but.....that's what I've got to work with. Has anyone made one of these? Can you tell me how to go about it, where, how many and what size holes do I need to dril, what size light bulb, fan, do you use a thermostat, will I need a separate set up for each side? Do they work well? Do I still need to wax my rough bowls?

Thanks,
Paula

 

[Rob]

No help, but I've been on the hunt for a free frig to do the same thing. But I'm thinking about building one of these instead.

http://www.woodturningonline.com/assets/turning_articles/Kiln/Building.html

 

[Glennbear]

I have a deceased small freezer with a front opening door if anyone wants it, send me a PM. It is a cube measuring 26" per side. :wsmile:

 

[Nice Figures]

I saw plans for a wood one similar to the one on the link but the one I saw had pulleys and rope on eye hooks so it could be lifted it up to the ceiling of the shop to keep it out of the way.
I've seen several versions of the refrigerator one but now I can't seem to find anything on the web. If anyone has plans or a link I'd appreciate it.

Paula

 

[Glennbear]

I found a couple links for you. :wsmile:
http://jimsyvertsen.com/australianburlsdotcom/Tips4.htm

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39616

 

[Nice Figures]

Thanks Glenn, I know I'd seen several articles on people making these. The refrigerator I got is actually a new one that was returned to the store and the service dept had used it to rob parts from. I paid them $20.00 for it and we were both happy, I got a refrigerator to try my project on and they didn't have to dispose of it :thumbs_up.

Paula

 

[Joe Scharle]

You could hang around the 'white goods' area of the local dump and snatch one off of someone's truck.

 

[Nice Figures]

It was worth $20.00 for me not to have to clean someone's old fridge.

Paula