re-posted from finishing forum



Drying cabinet with smart heater

I currently bring my small products upstairs to a heated utility room with ventilation. But recently climbing stairs without holding onto the railings is very risky and somewhat painful (78). Everything is finished with a coat of dark walnut danish oil and 2 coats of Arm-R-Seal. Pushing the drying time of the danish oil with heat is important for my business. Amazon has taught consumers that 1 or 2 day free shipping is an unalienable right!

I do not have room for a dedicated finishing room in the shop. I want to build a small rolling cabinet with furring strips and plastic sheeting. Then stick a smart space heater that is controlled by my wifi lan. I am not sure about the ventilation. Intake filter at the bottom and exhaust filter or fan at the top? I want to keep the air moving but not too much.

Please let me know your thoughts or experience with a heated finishing cabinet. Thanks-Gordon