The Lab Oven is a key piece of equipment in Schedule 1 if you’re getting serious about large-scale drug production. Whether you’re cooking Meth or Cocaine, the oven simplifies the process and helps boost your output. But before you can start baking your product, you’ll need to unlock access and learn how to operate it properly. This guide will tell you from getting your hands on the Lab Oven to using it efficiently and even automating the process with a Chemist.
How to Unlock Lab Oven in Schedule 1
To get into the Warehouse where the illegal goods dealer hangs out, you’ll need to reach Hoodlum level 5. The fastest way to level up is by selling as many goods as you can each day to rack up XP. Once you hit level 5, the Warehouse opens up daily from 6 PM to 6 AM.
Inside, head to the far east side to find Oscar, the guy who sells everything you need for Meth production. He’s got all the essential tools, including the Lab Oven, which will set you back around $1,000.
How to Use Lab Oven
Using the Lab Oven is pretty easy since it only handles one ingredient at a time. After you’ve made the raw material for either Meth or Cocaine, just add it to your inventory. Then, select the Lab Oven, open the door, place the raw material on the tray, and close it up.
You’ll need to wait a bit for the cooking process to finish. Once it’s done, open the oven and take out the finished product. It’ll appear on a tray grab a hammer, break it into individual pieces, and move them into your inventory.
Next, head over to the Packaging Station. There, you can pack the product into baggies or jars, getting it ready to sell. As long as your items are listed for sale, you’ll start getting plenty of client orders. If you want to speed things up, you can automate the whole process by hiring a Chemist. They can handle workstations like Lab Ovens and Cauldrons for you.
