Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] OT: Intro + Q:Selecting workshop heater

Hi Marco:
Go with electric.
Insulate the garage really well, and a little oil filled radiator type
heater will keep it warm and dry.
I always worry about unattended flames in a shop with paint thinner, varsol,
acetone etc around.
I also worry about carbon monoxide.
Cheers

Marcus
-----Original Message-----
From: marco@... <marco@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com>
Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 7:46 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] OT: Intro + Q:Selecting workshop heater

>Hello gang--
>
>I'm one of the 'silent lurkers' in the group. I've really enjoyed
>reading all the questions people have been presenting, and opinions
>offered. It's nice to see a fun group with a diverse set of
>experience who don't mind sharing info.
>
>Now that I'm nearly caught up reading the backlog of messages, (Whew!
>what a job to read all that EMail!) I thought I'd introduce myself,
>and ask a question at the same time.
>
>My name is Marco, and I'm a newbie. I just started metalworking last
>month on a friends little Unimat lathe and old Servo desktop vertical
>mill. I enjoyed myself so much, that when I got home, I bought a
>Sherline mill and lathe.
>
>My current metalworking experience consists of making a circular
>aluminum disk on a lathe, milling and lathing three pieces of brass,
>and milling and lathing one piece of Delrin. With so little
>experience, I have A LOT to learn. So thanks for all the info you've
>shared in the past, and thanks some more for the stuff I'll get in the
>future. It'll most likely be sometime in the distant future before
>I'm able to contribute any metalworking tips to the group.
>
>On the other hand, I've been designing/building/programming computers
>for over half my life, mostly controlling hardware things, such as
>robots, cow feeders, plasma cutters, and such. So I ought to be able
>to contribute on the computers and electronics front.
>
>I really enjoy real-time control systems, and for a long time, I've
>wanted my OWN robot, so after I build up my skill set, I intend to
>make two miniature robots: A Staubli RX-90 at 1/2 to 1/4 size, and an
>H4-80, at about 1/10 size. (An H4-80 is about 4 meters tall!)
>
>Now, on with the (trivial) question. Unfortunately, it's not a CAD,
>CAM, EDM, or even a DRO question. However, I'm sure many people here
>have experience in this: I'm converting my garage to a workshop, but
>it's pretty darned cold in there. I want to get a little Propane or
>Kerosene heater, but don't really know what's the better choice. If
>anyone has any opinions on the matter, I'd appreciate hearing them.
>
>Thanks...
>
>--marco
>
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