Hot Shot’s cool-to-touch ovens clear Canada certification

Hot Shot Oven & Kiln says its patented heat treating ovens are now fully certified for Canada and available nationwide through Toews Power. The move brings shop equipment that stays cool on the outside even while reaching 2,200°F inside to Canadian makers, fabricators and studios. Why it matters: - Hot Shot’s Canadian launch targets a long-standing safety issue in heat treating: standard ovens can run hot enough on the outside to cause serious burns. - The company is positioning the ovens for workshops, home-based makers and shared studios that want high-heat performance without the burn risk. - The product line could make heat treating more accessible for Canadian hobbyists and small businesses that need compact, shop-safe equipment. What happened: - Hot Shot Oven & Kiln announced that its patented cool-to-touch heat treating ovens received full Canadian regulatory certification. - The ovens are now available nationwide in Canada through exclusive distributor Toews Power. - The announcement was made June 17, 2026, from Kirkton, Ontario. The details: - Hot Shot ovens are engineered to stay cool to the touch on the exterior while reaching internal temperatures of 2,200°F. - The company says conventional heat treating ovens and kilns commonly reach exterior surface temperatures of up to 500°F. - ASTM International’s Standard Guide for Heated System Surface Conditions states that contact with metal surfaces above 158°F causes thermal injury. - Hot Shot says its dual-layer air plenum and integrated cooling fans keep the exterior within a safe handling range during extended high-temperature cycles. - The 120V 18-inch knife oven reaches 2,200°F in 50 minutes and runs on a standard household outlet. - Every unit includes solid state relays for precise temperature control, integrated cooling systems and removable doors for easier loading. - The product line covers knife heat treating and blade hardening, glass fusing and artistic glasswork, fabrication, welding and precision metalwork, and workshop and studio production environments. - The full lineup ranges from compact 120V units for home shops to larger 240V production ovens. - Canadian customers can get installation, operation and warranty support through Toews Power. Between the lines: - Hot Shot is trying to redefine a category that has long treated hot exteriors as normal equipment behavior. - The safety pitch is central to the company’s market strategy, not just an added feature. - A cool-to-touch oven may matter most in dense or shared spaces where nearby people, equipment and pets are exposed to burn hazards. - Chris Feavel, Hot Shot’s chief revenue officer, said Canadian makers now have access to a heat treating oven they can work around without thinking twice. - Chris Jones of Steel Dog Knives said the oven ran at 1,950°F inside while he could rest his hand on the exterior during a full cycle. What’s next: - Hot Shot ovens are now available across Canada exclusively through Toews Power. - Canadian buyers can contact Toews Power for pricing, specifications and lead times. - Hot Shot says the exclusive distribution setup gives Canadian customers a domestic source for product support and service. - More information is available on the company’s website and Toews Power’s website . - Hot Shot also maintains social channels on Instagram , Facebook and YouTube .