OT: Blast Cabinet/Bench Idea... video rendering within., suggestions or ideas welcome Options

[snflupigus]

blastcabinet avi

I would probably build the base out of 2x4 and the top would be like 1 inch mdf. the frame for the blast cabinet itself would probably be 1" steel screwed into the top/bench 1" mdf... I was going to use a piano hinge for the pivot but i think 2 large bolts on each edge of the frame in back would be stronger.

for the catch i will have to figure out some heavy duty rubber or something to fall into my little carry around sand blaster from sears that way its a continuous feed of sand.

it would be side load with both sides hinged.

when opened there will be lock pins through the side frame to the front of the work area base.

i think i can order just the gloves from a company i found online.

maybe some gas struts to help open it too.

i dont know how much dust is generated as ive never used a sand blast cabinet before.. should i look at plumbing in a dust catcher?

I just cant see myself spending 300 for a metal one from harbor frieght but i want one big enough to do things like sway bars and wheels. BUT i dont want to loose a whole section of garage to have one.

thanks.

[Brian_Boss]

You will need a dust collector (and a light inside). Otherwise, lack of visibility will render it useless after a few seconds of blasting.

This is an interesting idea. One issue is the funnel to collect/recycle media. To assure good flow, the sides need to be pretty steep. If the funnel stays attached, it would stick out behind the unit in the down position so that the bench could not be against the wall.

Hope this helps.

[snflupigus]

You will need a dust collector (and a light inside). Otherwise, lack of visibility will render it useless after a few seconds of blasting.

This is an interesting idea. One issue is the funnel to collect/recycle media. To assure good flow, the sides need to be pretty steep. If the funnel stays attached, it would stick out behind the unit in the down position so that the bench could not be against the wall.

Hope this helps.

thats why i was thinking of a rubber funnel that folds up in the 6 inches of space to the wall. i can figure out a dust collector setup then...

I had an idea an exhaust fan at the top that plumbed into an enclosed rubermaid container with water constantly misting in it to capture the dust and then just filter the water.

BUT,

I have a LOT of stuff to blast and powdercoat... and i dont anticipate this being my last project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ---- I would even like to get into refinishing and refurbishing parts for other people to help me pay for my project if i could.

But if they work fairly cheap like that... and I gave them all my heater stuff, suspension stuff, engine tins, interior stuff, wheels and all that and they can do it for 200 bucks, i'd probably go that route.

funny, my NEXT design rendering was going to be a powder coating booth and oven in a cabinet / bench configuration.

thanks jason