Question about that annealing furnace on ebay and grinders

[Trick]

I was wondering if that furnace would be worth the $50+? bid amount plus $175.00 shipping.We have a forge but don't have anything to heat treat with except our oven in the kitchen.I really need a 2"x72" belt grinder.Should I skip the furnace and get a grinder?I am getting $600 back income tax and would really like to add something to our knife making equipment with it or at least part of it.Just about bought a new 2"x42" craftsman but was afraid I would be dissapointed with it.Oh by the way I am sending a money order out in the morning for the Alan Blade flat grinding and heat treating videos.I will get the other two at a later date.Thanks Ric

 

[TJ Smith]

I would pass on that oven on ebay. Use the forge to heat treat. buy a couple books with info or search the archives on blade forum.A portable oven would work pretty good to temper with.my cent and 1\2
TJ Smith

 

[peter nap]

Don't know how big the one on ebayis but I use a toaster oven to temper everything up to one foot. Cost 2 bucks at a yard sale.

 

[Trick]

Thanks,I think I will pass,and I did mean temper not heat treat.This site is a great help.I think I will look into a coote 2"x72"I like the idea I could use an old beater motor till I get a good one.Thanks again,Ric