Use built in oven as freestanding?

Careful_with_that_Axe

Is there any reason why this cannot be done? There's one I'm interested in on Ebay, that could be a steal.

It's electric so no worry about gas pipes etc.

Many thanks

bungle4by4

they need to be mounted in a carcass, but they can be picked up cheap and that will work.

Careful_with_that_Axe

So there's no way it could be used just "as is"? Do you have a rough idea of cost of carcass? I'm on a very tight budget so looking to achieve a working cooker as cheaply as possible.

ormus

you can use them as is, but safety wise it would be a big no no.
surely you can make some sort of housing? a plywood box?

Careful_with_that_Axe

I guess I could cobble something together or look out for a casualty corner jobbie in the after Xmas sales. I just know my tendancy to get the thing in and then use it and do nothing about the housing unit. However, if it's a real safety issue, I do have a "tame" carpenter who may be able to help me.

Thanks Ormus - you've been very helpful with various questions I've had recently and I'm very grateful.

Meepster

A single oven housing in B&Q is £51 and you need a fascia for it, starting at £7. So effectively you could get a housing for £58...