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WEB-EXTRA: Propane-Burning Powder-Coat Oven A propane "barbecue grill" gets put to some unorthodox use in tricking out a Mitsubishi Evo. From "Tricked Out" episode DTRK-402

In this Tricked Out project, a Mitsubishi Evolution gets some sharp custom accents in the form of a powder coat finish for key engine parts and for the metallic rims. However, because the rims were too large to fit in the standard oven used in powder-coating the engine parts, Andrew Totolos employed a custom-made propane oven — fashioned out of a 55-gallon drum split in half — for baking the wheels.

Following are some photos of the oven Andrew used, along with a list of materials and some basic information in case you'd like to undertake building one of these ovens yourself.

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	Oven legs
	Oven handle
	Oven lip
	Chain lid-support
	Propane burner
	Oven thermometer

Materials:

welder
55 gallon drum
metal pipe for the legs
wooden handle
1" angle metal for reinforcement
chain for the lid
2-propane burners
thermometer
propane tank
propane regulator

Safety Alert: Always were appropriate protective gear and a welder's mask, and follow proper safety precautions, whenever using welding equipment.

• The oven is a converted 55-gallon drum that has been turned on its side.

• The four legs are made from metal pipe, and angle iron is used for the cross pieces to strengthen the legs.

• The drum has been cut in half and a handle has been added.

• More angled metal has been used to reinforce the lip around the drum.

• Hinges are added to the back of the lid. To hold the lid open two eye hooks hold a chain in place.

• Holes have been cut in the bottom of the drum to accommodate mounting the two propane burners. The propane burners are "replacement" units that can be found at a local hardware store.

• A metal plate is used as the floor of the oven.

• To monitor the oven temperature a thermometer has been added to the top of the oven.