What Heat Treat Furnace to Buy?

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I am currently working with 1095, it is cheap and doesn't hurt the wallet as bad when I make a mistake. Once my skills progress I would like to work with D2, S30V, ATS34, etc.. The two furnaces I am currently looking at are the Evenheat KF18 and Paragon KM24D. I know the Paragon only goes to 2000 Degrees which isn't high enough for S30V. The Evenheat goes to 2200 degrees but I don't like the door design compared to the Paragon.

Which would you recommed? Is there another brand I should be looking at?
 
Just for the sake of comparison, here is a manufacturer of industrial-quality furnaces, Cress.
 
Bull Mountain Custom said:
. The Evenheat goes to 2200 degrees but I don't like the door design compared to the Paragon.

Which would you recommed? Is there another brand I should be looking at?
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I suspect you have not seen the current door design for the EvenHeat. The hinges have been redesigned and no longer sag like they used to and the door latch is now much easier and completely cool to the touch. (A very nice change).

Many people consider the side swing door a benefit because you don't have to reach over top of a 2000 degree door to get at your blades for quenching.

Rob!
 
go to www.paragonkilns.com find the phone number and call. Tell them that you would like the kmd24 and would also like the 2400 degree coils put in. they were doing this at no extra charge. I personally would buy a third paragon if I need another oven.
 
I picked up a used EvenHeat in great condition on Craigs list. I like it. You could also check out building your own forge by Indian George. I don't have a pyrometer, but that baby gets hot!. With some practice you could learn the colors of the steel & check it with a magnet. I built one for pennies compared to what these ovens cost. I know there are benefits to owning one, but there are benefits to having a forge too. Just a thought.
 
My Paragon will be delivered within days. Your electrical capacity may be a consideration- Evenheats only come in 220V.
 
I started using the Evenheat in 2004 and it is one of the best I've used. This oven will go up to 2300 degree. You can setup the programs for heat treating and temping the steel. To me it's the best for the money. The outside is not hot at all. And by the way Welcome to Bladeforums. ------ :thumbup:
 
Philadelph said:
My Paragon will be delivered within days. Your electrical capacity may be a consideration- Evenheats only come in 220V.
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The EvenHeat is now available in 120V which can be provided for either a standard 15 amp circuit or for the 120V 20 amp circuit found in many newer homes.

Rob!
 
And hear I thought more information was going to make things easier. Thank you all for the great information so far and keep it coming. This is exactly what I needed. Electrical hookup is not a concern, there is a 200 amp panel and 3 phase coming directly into the shop. I will let you all know which one I go with when I make my decision.
 
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