Originally Posted by
almar
I'd like to report that the sand idea surrounding the small paint can worked out well to whomever it may concern. the thermal inertia was slower at first but more controllable than without. I kept it at under 593 easily without overshooting, carefully of course...this charcoal, or torrefied wood turned out very similar to my good batch I made with the high results I posted. One little tip for anyone who might need it, if you make a good batch of this brown stuff, keep a small sample to compare the colors with others that you make, it is useful to have a benchmark.
The oven idea could be possible I think. It way required some work for small 120v ovens because the output needs to be high and they aren't insulated at all really....large type 220v could be possible if you have one laying around and a 220v plug. For some reason this house doesn't have a 220 plug in the shop so I need to install one, I mean...I need a welding machine right?