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arcticaaron · 10-25-2009, 11:45 PM

I have one current CT70 project with another on the way, plus a Yamaha Chappy and Honda Express that I want to repaint one of these days. A sandblaster would really speed things up.

Anyone built their own sandblasting cabinet? I'm thinking of building one of these, unless there are better options out there? I need something that doesn't cost a fortune to ship to Alaska.

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cdoublejj · 10-26-2009, 08:48 AM

I'dsay i remember when my god father built his but, i don't have any means of getting picture, he used a blue plastic 55gal drum and angle iron flip the drum on it's side and use the anlge iron as the 4 legs then cut a hole in the side of a the drum, put in some hinges and metal door with some lexan fora nice lid. dropped in some steel mesh fora bottom plate and thne used a sand blasting thingy majigger at the bottom.

35mastr · 10-26-2009, 09:08 AM

I have seen a couple built from refrigerators. They came out real nice and really cheap.

firepower354 · 10-26-2009, 09:09 AM

Yeah, but won't I get sand in my beer?

35mastr · 10-26-2009, 09:12 AM

This guy made his own cabinet.

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35mastr · 10-26-2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firepower354

Yeah, but won't I get sand in my beer?

LOL,Only if you use the same fridge for blasting and storing brew.

firepower354 · 10-26-2009, 09:15 AM

Oh, yeah.... Heads in the dishwasher get me in trouble, too.

I've had a Harbor Freight steel one for 15-20 years. Works fine. I re-caulked the seams, and have to replace the glass and gloves now and then. Tips, too, but they last a LOT longer, now that I've switched to using 13mm wristpins

cdoublejj · 10-26-2009, 01:18 PM

wait, what i don't get it what do 13mm wrist pins have to do with tips lasting longer and sandblasters?

firepower354 · 10-26-2009, 01:25 PM

I use them for nozzles. Wear slow.

cdoublejj · 10-26-2009, 07:16 PM

oh, nice!

Jthomas7 · 10-26-2009, 07:42 PM

hahaha I just got busted right now! I had some parts soaking in simple green in the bath tub. I forgot to take them out before she got home. OOPS

JohnnyB · 10-26-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcticaaron

I have one current CT70 project with another on the way, plus a Yamaha Chappy and Honda Express that I want to repaint one of these days. A sandblaster would really speed things up.

Anyone built their own sandblasting cabinet? I'm thinking of building one of these, unless there are better options out there? I need something that doesn't cost a fortune to ship to Alaska.

Build Your Own Cabinet - Foot Pedal-Operated System - TP Tools & Equipment

I built one of these last year and I use it alot !!!

I didn't buy the plans that they sell .., I just built it to my spec.

..

I made a storage cabinet up top so it looks alittle different than that one , but it's close ..
I used one sheet of plywood to build it and I think I spent around 100 bucks give or take for everything ??

I'm use'n a hand held speed blaster for now and it works out pretty good for smaller parts .

For lighting ..., I'm use'n and old drop light . And for a vaccum system .., I'm use'n an old dirt devil vaccum cleaner pointed out the garage door and for the filter .., I'm use'n an old foam 50 pod filter .

I'll try to get pics for ya in the next couple of days if you need ??

gary s · 10-26-2009, 09:06 PM

I have one of their older 780 side loader cabinets and the vac 35 system for about 15 years now,really a good piece of equiptment. Building your own with their parts should be just as good

JohnnyB · 10-26-2009, 09:17 PM

Gary ..., how often do you have ta change out the vac bag ?

slapaho16 · 10-26-2009, 09:31 PM

just do it big
Clemtex.com - Blast Machines
ive got one of these in a 2000 sq ft area we blast anything from mc frames to horse trailors

cdoublejj · 10-26-2009, 11:44 PM

i hardly ever blast anym ore after are big compressor died all we have now are pan cakes.

arcticaaron · 10-26-2009, 11:56 PM

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I'd think about the harbor freight unit, but shipping would kill me as I'm in Alaska. That's why the TP kit is so appealing. Plus I'll build the cabinet big enough for blasting a CT frame.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

I built one of these last year and I use it alot !!!

I didn't buy the plans that they sell .., I just built it to my spec.

..

I made a storage cabinet up top so it looks alittle different than that one , but it's close ..
I used one sheet of plywood to build it and I think I spent around 100 bucks give or take for everything ??

I'm use'n a hand held speed blaster for now and it works out pretty good for smaller parts .

For lighting ..., I'm use'n and old drop light . And for a vaccum system .., I'm use'n an old dirt devil vaccum cleaner pointed out the garage door and for the filter .., I'm use'n an old foam 50 pod filter .

I'll try to get pics for ya in the next couple of days if you need ??

Pics and anymore info would be great! And let me know if there is anything to watch out for or do differently.

What do you guys prefer to use for blasting media when doing a CT frame and other parts?

jake16 · 10-27-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by crf88r

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gary s · 10-27-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

Gary ..., how often do you have ta change out the vac bag ?

Over the years I have slowly converted my vac to this one-
http://www.tptools.com/p/2324,15_Vac...um-System.html

and I have one of these now also-
Direct Mount Reclaimer - TP Tools & Equipment

so about once a year I pull it apart and clean it out. I should possibly do it more often but I dont use it commerically just for my hobbies

gary s · 10-27-2009, 09:07 PM

In your case doing a ct, I would use paint stripper 1st and then low pressure around 40lbs with glass beads. You don't want to warp the sheet metal. It will go faster that way. Honda didn't use a primer so the paint will come off fast

10-25-2009, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
arcticaaron PM Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 16	Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? I have one current CT70 project with another on the way, plus a Yamaha Chappy and Honda Express that I want to repaint one of these days. A sandblaster would really speed things up. Anyone built their own sandblasting cabinet? I'm thinking of building one of these, unless there are better options out there? I need something that doesn't cost a fortune to ship to Alaska. Build Your Own Cabinet - Foot Pedal-Operated System - TP Tools & Equipment

10-26-2009, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
cdoublejj 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St.Joe MO Posts: 1,371 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? I'dsay i remember when my god father built his but, i don't have any means of getting picture, he used a blue plastic 55gal drum and angle iron flip the drum on it's side and use the anlge iron as the 4 legs then cut a hole in the side of a the drum, put in some hinges and metal door with some lexan fora nice lid. dropped in some steel mesh fora bottom plate and thne used a sand blasting thingy majigger at the bottom.

10-26-2009, 09:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
35mastr 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newark,Ca. Posts: 566 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? I have seen a couple built from refrigerators. They came out real nice and really cheap.

10-26-2009, 09:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
firepower354 Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flint MI Posts: 11,002 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? Yeah, but won't I get sand in my beer? __________________ If it has my name on it I did it;) FirepowerMinis.com Custom FPM parts and engines. Parts and service for all makes. Honda Trail Bikes parts and accessories. Pitster/Piranha/Thumpstar bikes, parts, engines and accessories.

10-26-2009, 09:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
35mastr 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newark,Ca. Posts: 566 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? This guy made his own cabinet. Setting up sand blasting cabinet - Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web

10-26-2009, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
firepower354 Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flint MI Posts: 11,002 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? Oh, yeah.... Heads in the dishwasher get me in trouble, too. I've had a Harbor Freight steel one for 15-20 years. Works fine. I re-caulked the seams, and have to replace the glass and gloves now and then. Tips, too, but they last a LOT longer, now that I've switched to using 13mm wristpins __________________ If it has my name on it I did it;) FirepowerMinis.com Custom FPM parts and engines. Parts and service for all makes. Honda Trail Bikes parts and accessories. Pitster/Piranha/Thumpstar bikes, parts, engines and accessories.

10-26-2009, 01:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
cdoublejj 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St.Joe MO Posts: 1,371 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? wait, what i don't get it what do 13mm wrist pins have to do with tips lasting longer and sandblasters?

10-26-2009, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
firepower354 Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flint MI Posts: 11,002 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? I use them for nozzles. Wear slow. __________________ If it has my name on it I did it;) FirepowerMinis.com Custom FPM parts and engines. Parts and service for all makes. Honda Trail Bikes parts and accessories. Pitster/Piranha/Thumpstar bikes, parts, engines and accessories.

10-26-2009, 07:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
cdoublejj 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St.Joe MO Posts: 1,371 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? oh, nice!

10-26-2009, 07:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jthomas7 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ponca City, Oklahoma Posts: 807	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? hahaha I just got busted right now! I had some parts soaking in simple green in the bath tub. I forgot to take them out before she got home. OOPS

10-26-2009, 09:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
gary s PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Algonquin IL Posts: 23	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? I have one of their older 780 side loader cabinets and the vac 35 system for about 15 years now,really a good piece of equiptment. Building your own with their parts should be just as good

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JohnnyB 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT . aaaaaah .... heh heh heh .. Posts: 4,928 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? Gary ..., how often do you have ta change out the vac bag ?

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slapaho16 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 5,382 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? just do it big Clemtex.com - Blast Machines ive got one of these in a 2000 sq ft area we blast anything from mc frames to horse trailors

10-26-2009, 11:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
cdoublejj 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St.Joe MO Posts: 1,371 My Mood:	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? i hardly ever blast anym ore after are big compressor died all we have now are pan cakes.

10-27-2009, 09:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
gary s PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Algonquin IL Posts: 23	Re: Sandblasting Cabinets - Anyone Built One? In your case doing a ct, I would use paint stripper 1st and then low pressure around 40lbs with glass beads. You don't want to warp the sheet metal. It will go faster that way. Honda didn't use a primer so the paint will come off fast

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