Heat treat oven shopping :<0)
I feel a heat treat oven is coming in my near future. I see top temperatures like 2300 in a paragon and 2,000 in an Evenheat. Both at Knife makers. I am stuck using a 120v for now but other than cost of operation and maybe some speed , it is what it is. I was thinking of getting something small just for razors but I have a feeling I would regret that. The coin is still in the air with that. The shallow ovens are tall inside and I was thinking that might be good for small foundry projects instead of longer pieces. Definitely going with a 12 key controller or ramp as some call it. I just think this would be great for experimenting or dialing in the best heat treat processes.
I guess my first concern is temperature. Do I need 2300 degrees or will 2,000 do all I need ? Thoughts on size and differences in cost to operate would help also. Other brands or suggestions outside my box are welcome also :<0)