SAND BLASTING CABINET MODIFICATIONS
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- Hey Guys,
Here is our complete MOD video on the Harbor Freight Blast Cabinet. Let us know what you think of how we put this together and how things turned out?
Full Tutorial Video
• SAND BLASTING CABINET ...
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Cheers!
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Below is the complete parts list for all the MODS:
Harbor Freight
Blast Cabinet - 189.99 (minus 25% off Coupon = $142.49
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3/8 " Air Regulator - $13.97
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Pistol Grip Blow Gun - $3.99
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5 Gal Bucket - $3.25
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5 Gal Bucket Lid - $1.99
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Amazon
Brass T-Barb 3/8" (3-Pack) - $7.39
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M4 Knurled thumb nuts (30 Pack) - $6.99
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Vetco Electronics
1/2" Plastic Button Hole Plug - $0.25
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5/8" Plastic Button Hole Plug - $0.30
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Home Depot
5/8" Neoprene Grommet - $1.47
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3/4" Neoprene Grommet - (2) $3.02
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15 Amp Outlet - $2.35
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15 Amp Single-Pole Toggle Light Switch - $0.73
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Double Gang Box, Metal - $5.98
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9 Ft. Replacement Cord, Black - $14.47
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Wire Nuts, 30 Pack - $2.97
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Wall Plate - $2.14
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3/8" Clamp Connector - $2.15
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1" Conduit Connector Hub - $6.96
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1 x 2" Black Iron Nipple - $2.12
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1" x 1"x 3/4" Black Iron Tee - $5.77
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1" Plug, Black Iron - $2.47
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3/4" x 3" Black Iron Nipple - $1.98
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3/4" x 3/4" x 1/2" Black Iron Tee - $4.42
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1/2" x 1/4" Hex Bushing - $2.12
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5/8" x 3/4" MIP Hose Barb - $6.52
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1/4 in. Full Port Ball Valve - $8.38
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3/8"x1/4 MIP Air Hose Barb - (2) $7.06
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2" 45 Degree ABS - $3.98
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2" 90 Degree Elbow ABS - (2) $4.62
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2" x 10' ABS Pipe - $11.96
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2" Galvanized Pipe Hanger Strap - $0.64
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2" Rubber Locking Swivel Caster Plate - (2) $9.68
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2" Rubber Rigid Caster Plate - (2) $7.84
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5/16" Zinc Nut, Washer, Lock Washer Kit - $2.75
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5/16" x 3/4" Stainless Steel Bolt - (2) $5.68
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1/4" x 3/4" Stainless Steel Bolt - (3) $6.06
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1/4" Zinc Nut, Washer, Lock Washer Kit - (2) $5.30
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1/4" Thick 12"x24" Expanded Metal Sheet - $11.98
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Rustoleum Gloss Cherry Red Spray Paint - $4.58
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Metal Tape 30' - $4.98
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LED Light Kit -
The LED kits we used in the video are no longer produced. Here is a great alternative that is available from Home Depot and can be shipped for FREE direct to your house. These are very powerful putting out 3000 lumens. Also, LED covers are included in the box.
Retro Strip 2Ft 64-Watt Equivalent Integrated LED Magnetic Silver Retrofit Kit 50K
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Lowes
M4-.70x25mm pack of 12 - $1.97
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24"x36" Glass Panel, 3 pieces - $16.68
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1" x 36" 1/8" thick Steel Flat Bar - $5.98
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1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 72" 1/8" thick Steel Angle Iron - (2) $39.96
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2' x 2' Sanded Plywood - $9.18
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Hose-Man
5/8"x 4' Braided Vinyl Hose - $6.00
3/8" x 2' 200 psi Air hose - $3.00
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Again, great video, like your full tutorial. now, how about a video using the cabinet. I'd love to see it in action.
Thanks for the comments Joe, here are a couple videos we have posted to the channel that shown the blast cabinet in action.
Rear Differential-
ua-cam.com/video/qSG_-B1U3fI/v-deo.htmlsi=6N5TG-GkSDc692sj
Wheel Hub-
ua-cam.com/video/qwlcCnwFT0o/v-deo.htmlsi=dKLvuCN4_9otGc-3
Good luck on your Blast Cabinet project.
Cheers!
My compliments to you on showing all the component's needed for this mod. it really helps. Thanks
Thanks for the kind words Jack, glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck on your Blast Cabinet project.
Cheers!
Best Bradley! I did most of the Tacoma assembly on my cab, ,I'm ready for the lights and easy out glass replacement.I stayed here to watch because you unlike many others have the vac setup right ,in which I have researched before assembly of my cab.You remind me of a fast talking used car salesman ,lol .....great video to the point !
Hey Walter, thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. The LED lights are a great upgrade, we have been very happy with them. A lot of guys in the comments recommended Nutserts for the top glass instead of the thumb nuts we used. I think both work great depending on how you want to do it.
We also like the vacuum in the rear since we feel it pulls debris from your field of view and out the back of the cabinet.
Have fun with the upgrades to your cabinet. Don't forget to use our discount code for the LED lights if you decide to get them. Cheers!
Nutserts for the glass, no need to mod the plastic frame and you can use your screw gun to zap it apart/together when doing the glass swaps.
Hey Tom, thanks for the great idea. It looks like the cost of the Nutsert kits have come down in price, whereas they are only about $40-50 now. I think it's a handy tool to add to the garage collection.
Appreciate the comments, Cheers!
Great job on the upgrades and improves the unit dramatically.
Thanks for the comments Joseph, glad you enjoyed the video. These mods take a basic blast cabinet and transform it into a versitle and fully functional cabinet.
Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
I have the older model blast cabinet... For the Vacuum system, I went to the local goodwill and bought an old Bissel cyclone vacuum cleaner for $9 bucks (basically all the newer vacuume cleaners, the one you can take the dust cannister off).. little bit of hillbilly engineering removing the floor cleaner, and hanging it on the back of the blast cabinet, and wiring it to a rocker switch... works like a charm.
Thanks for the comments Steve. Great idea using an old vacuum for the dust collector. Appreciate you sharing your feedback on saving some cash. Cheers!
Excellent thanks for Both Well thought out and executed presentations on this BC. If you did it again, would you bring the hosing in just Above the grate? Also, as Clean as the rest of this Build is - You threw me a curve with the Janky Interior Hose Splicing lol. It's all good though🤣 Grabbed mine for 120 on sale over a year ago. Buried in back Garage still nib until Today Brother ! Ive already accumulated a few of these necessary components and she's going together today with your help! I'll do what I've got for now and get the rest before I get her dirty! Anything you might have realized by now that I should keep in mind? Thanks again👍
Glad you enjoyed the video. We tried to find the most flexible feed hose we could but it is still a little stiff inside the cabinet. Search around for something flexible as it will make it easier to move your arm around in the cabinet. We chose to go under the grate so the hose would not be going through the front part of the box, i.e. in your way or blocking any part of the front of the unit.
Let us know a "cleaner" way to add the air gun instead of using the "T", that was the easiest solution we could come up with at the time and it has worked great so far.
As far as lessons learned over the last 6 months or so, I would say definitely use polyurethane caulking on all the seams. The new foam strips work good but inevitably media will find a way through even the smallest cracks. Another thing we have yet to try are the clear plastic vinyl sheets that adhere to the underside of the glass. These will avoid changing out the glass and are a little cheaper per piece than the glass. 12x36" glass is currently $17.68 which will create (3) pieces @ $5.89ea versus the Sheets @ $3.00ea. Since we have not tried them out yet, I'm not sure ho long they will last compared to the glass. The clarity is super important to us since we are filming a lot of these projects but another subscriber suggested them so we will give them a try.
Link - www.tptools.com/Standard-Cabinet-Inner-Lens-Protectors,7881.html?b=d*14066
Be sure to check out the FULL Tutorial video if you haven't already, we go step by step with each mod - ua-cam.com/video/BiuGZusZYts/v-deo.html
Thanks again for watching, let us know how you build comes along, Cheers!
you done a job on the blaster
Thanks for the comments Darrin, glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!
You need to post a vid of it in use
Hey Mark, here are a couple videos of the blast cabinet in use. Let us know your thoughts, Cheers!
Differential Restoration-
ua-cam.com/video/qSG_-B1U3fI/v-deo.html
Wheel Hub-
ua-cam.com/video/qwlcCnwFT0o/v-deo.html
I wouldve like you to talk more about the metering valve because I'm not sure to understand how it works. what does it do, what is the tap doing, do you connect air hose to it ?
Thanks for the question. The 1/4" valve is to regulate the amount of incoming airflow to the blast media suction tube. This will adjust the amount of blast media delivered to the gun.
Here is a good graphic that shows how the metering valve works.
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Hopefully that clears up any questions you have regarding the metering valve setup, Cheers!
I like the siphon set up through the bottom. I think I will be doing that with mine. The siphon always comes out of the sand. I put a water separating regulator on mine to keep the air as dry as possible. I also like the LED set up. Mine is a screw in bulb that inevitably breaks when I try to unscrew it because it gets sand in the threads. Also its not nearly bright enough. Thanks for the ideas.
We've been pretty happy with the metering valve setup although you really need to make sure your compressor has enough CFM to make it work efficiently. And yes the led is amazing! Cheers!
What kind of aircompressor are you using, a single stage or dual stage? What pressure do you use when operating the cabinet? Have you tried different kinds of blasting agents in it? Great build. I think it came out really nice. I have a single stage compressor at the moment; that's why I ask. So I want to do this. Again, thanks for taking the time to video this and post it.
Hey Charles, thanks for the comments. We are currently using a single stage 27 gal compressor that only puts out around 5.3 SCFM @90psi. This is an issue when trying to do larger parts that are more time consuming. We have to constantly wait for the tank to refill before continuing.
Harbor Freight recommends 9.5 SCFM @ 90psi for "ideal" operation. You obviously can get by with less, as we are, but like I said above, it can get rather time consuming when you are constantly running out of air.
As far as pressure goes, we are usually around 40-60psi depending on media type and how corroded the piece is.
We have used Aluminum Oxide and Glass Bead so far in our cabinet. Waiting to try the walnut shells for a future project. Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
I'm curious as to what is inside the bucket or is it just as simple as a tube in and a tube out?
Thanks for the question Olive. Making the custom dust devil is as simple as adding the two holes in your bucket. Just make sure the one entering the bucket has a curved cut (like the video) to help create that venturi effect inside.
This a cheap mod if you already have a shop vac. Have fun with your blast cabinet.
Cheers!
@BradleysGarage so to ask a dumb question..there's nothing inside, just 2 holes and the two tunes entering with empty space inside or does the pipe with the flexible 90 degree tube go down almost to the bottom etc? It would have been good if you opened it up so we could see. A lot of the stuff you guys get off the shelf in the US just isn't available in Australia. We either have to buy from overseas at exorbitant prices or try to make something going to 20 different hardware stores, specialist parts suppliers, trade suppliers etc just to make something.
Would be great to actually see a video of the cabinet in use. Most interested in seeing how effective the bucket mod and seeing the light strips after extended use. The light will also become etched over time.
By the way you are missing a “baffle” mod on the intake port. Without the baffle media will just flow out. You need an intake air port.
Stay tuned for our next video where we are restoring an old BMW differential.
In the meantime, here's a quick shot of it in action on a previous video, just to give you an idea of the lighting and how clear your field of vision is with the vacuum running.
ua-cam.com/video/qwlcCnwFT0o/v-deo.html
Here's a picture of the bucket after 2+ hours of use - ibb.co/YkP70h9
The light strips have a clear protective cover that can be replaced periodically. They get pitted just like the glass but are inexpensive and easy to swap out.
We haven't had any issues with media coming out of the intake port on the side. Since there is so much vacuum pressure in the box, the suction is quite strong and won't let media escape.
Cheers!
How did you connect the 3/8 air line to the gun with the 1/4 nipple? Did a clamp alone hold?
Yes, we are just using a hose clamp for the air inlet hose to the gun. We are never really exceeding 90 psi so there hasn't been any issues using this method.
Good luck on your blast cabinet mods. Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage I see, cool thank you for the reply.
@@1fb1gtcs No worries, let us know how things go. Cheers!
you do it wrong,the back on the right sight is the airintake! The vacuum is the connection on the left sight .
Thanks for the comments Stiffler. We choose to reverse those since it makes more sense for us.
By using the rear port for vacuum, you can add the piping so it's clean and out of the way and not hanging on the left side of the unit.
Also, we feel having the air drawn across the cabinet and to the rear provides better visibility while blasting. It literally pulls the debris out of the working area.
We just wanted to show different options for the blast cabinet upgrades. Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
I went a step further and cut a plastic 1" X 2" artificial stick to size with a slot at the top so I can tilt my machine back so my glass panel platform is nearly level after placing the front of the table frame in the slot for added security while the blaster is leaning.. This way when I tilt my blaster back, I can lay my glass in place without it sliding while I secure my frame down with my thumb nuts. You can still tilt the ones back that have rollers under them by placing two 4" X 4" 's at each end of the frame in the rear (inside of the rollers) for the machine to tilt on and get it off it's wheels so it don't slip around. The slot in the stick is good for me but. you flipped your table so you would have to be careful not to bump it.
Thanks for the ideas, appreciate you sharing your tricks. That should make it a lot easier to swap out the glass.
I usually just get my kid to hold it in place when swapping it out 🙂
Cheers!
for the regulator, how did you get the air flow direction right to left? Most im seeing online is left to right. Thx
Hey Jeff, thanks for the question. We just used the Harbor Freight regulator out of the box, no changes were necessary. The factory spec for that valve is right to left so it works perfectly on the blast cabinet mod.
I think the design has changed a bit and the price has gone up but it's still right to left layout.
Regulator link:
www.harborfreight.com/38-in-nptf-regulator-58177.html
Please let us know how your project goes, Cheers!
It's annoying. I wanted a pressure gauge with the built in water separator and only can find left to right.
New subscriber here !! Awesome video and great mods!! It is so beautiful there . Where are you guys located? Florida?
Thanks John for hanging out. We are in SoCal where we've had non stop rain for weeks now 😭
Hopefully we can get back to our projects once the weather clears up. Appreciate the sub, Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage I just saw the horrific flooding on the news. I hope it stops for you soon my friend. I have some great projects as well. They got backed up because a little over 18 months ago I was goin g to work on my 1957 Harley Panhead and got hit and flipped head over heels on the bike around a telephone pole and had my right leg crushed nearly off. The blood clots that formed broke loose and went to my hearty and lungs as I crawled up my dad's driveway making it feel like I was drowning. My brother got me to the hospital where they said I had less than 6 minutes to live if I wasn't in surgery. I had to learn how to walk again (third time in my life) and am finally coming out the other side. I just found a 1940's drill press and sensitive tapping machine from a closed machine shop that had just been opened. I am going to start my channel with that and then I found a Yamaha three wheeler 200 trimoto in a scrapyard that I will be using as my next project, then a Porsche 914 GT6 factory race car clone I found in a barn in western Pa. I will send you the links when I post the videos. I am also planning on making a 1934 Harley flathead from scratch by casting the case and cylinders. I am going to be really busy. I wish you were closer because I could use the help...
@bradleysGarage I cannot find the 2 Prolighting parts. Could you help locate them now?
Hey Ken, thanks for the question. It looks like they are out of stock from the manufacturer. We will reach out to them to get an eta or find another solution.
Apologies for the trouble but we will get it sorted. Cheers!
If you feel like building another one i would buy from you.
Interesting proposition Localtoys, have to give that some thought. Although with the increase in goods over the past year, the cost is quite a bit higher than when we did our build.
But I guess that's the case with all the supplies these days regardless of what you're working on. Thanks for the kind words, Cheers!
Does the glass sheet become dulled over time or does it stand up quite well?
Thanks for the question Prussia, it usually lasts between 3-6 hours of continuous blasting, depending on the blast media. Aluminum Oxide tends to etch the glass the fastest versus walnut shells which do very little damage.
Since we are filming projects, we typically replace it more often because we want it to be as clear as possible for the videos. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage Thanks - from Australia!
What media are you using to blast with?
Hey Angela, thanks for the question.
We are currently using 80 grit Aluminum Oxide for all of our steel parts which need a more aggressive blast media.
www.mcmaster.com/3418K82/
For all of our Aluminum parts we are using glass bead which is less abrasive used on more delicate parts.
www.mcmaster.com/3386K73/
McMaster-Carr has several locations across the US so shipping should not be too much. Since we a local in SoCal, we are able to pick it up directly from them. If you are outside of the US, you can use the item specs and locate similar products in your country. Hope this helps with your projects, Cheers!
Turn that cap around.
Hey Bill, which cap are you referring to?
Thanks in advance, Cheers!
Where can I find coupons for the Blast cabinet I guess I’m not looking in the right place
Hey Joe, it seems as though Harbor Freight is not really offering coupons that much in 2022. They have been trying to promote their Inside Track Club membership program and not give out coupons.
Occasionally, they will list coupons for select items but it really only happens around holidays.
Current coupons - go.harborfreight.com/20-percent-off-coupons/
It looks like the last time HF offered a coupon for this unit was back in June - go.harborfreight.com/coupons/2022/05/179660-68893/
Here is a good reference site that tracks coupons and previous discounted prices for all items. Not all deals show up but it's a good reference for historical prices.
www.hfqpdb.com/
I would keep my eyes open since we are approaching Black Friday and they might offer a deal on the blast cabinet. As long as you are not in a hurry, you might be able to save a few bucks.
Good luck out there, Cheers!
how do you sand filter your sand?
Hey Abner, thanks for the question. Since we are using the gravity feed setup with the proportioning valve we don't have to use very much blast media in the cabinet itself.
Therefore we can just discard the small amount used after several projects and not really worry about running anything through a filter.
Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
I did the siphon thing out the bottom and I am not pulling any media. What could be the issue? One thing, I came through the side of the cabinet just below the right side door with a 1/2" brass fitting with the siphon hose. That is really the only difference. My air valve might be bigger than yours. Any ideas why I am not pulling media?
Hey Chris, the most common reason for the media not flowing correctly is condensation in the air line or the media is damp.
I am not sure exactly what you mean you used a 1/2" brass fitting on the media feed line? Did you just add the clear media hose to a fitting so that you are not running the hose through the cabinet? If so, that should affect the media flowing to the gun.
You can play with the settings on your metering valve to adjust the air being drawn in at the bottom. It usually doesn't take much for the flow to work. You can try to set your incoming regulator to around 40-60psi and then hold the trigger down while you adjust the metering valve.
As long as there are no blockages or clumped media in the line it should flow fine. You can always switch back to the siphon tube just to test your gun and pressures. Just to rule out anything that may have gotten overlooked.
Good luck on your project, Cheers!
What is that black thing on the left side by the switch?
I think you might be referring to the dust cap for the air inlet. That cap is removed when in use. The incoming air comes in from the left side of the cabinet and exits out the rear through the vacuum system. Cheers!
Great news, we have located a new LED Retrofit Light Kit supplier for the Blast Cabinet and Toolbox mod videos. These are available from Home Depot and will be shipped FREE to your door. They also include the covers so the LED's will be protected in the blast cabinet environment.
Have fun on your builds and feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Blast Cabinet LED Strips
Dual 2 ft. 22.62 in. 34-Watt LED White Strip Light Fixture Magnetic Linear LED Retrofit Kit 4000K
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Blast Cabinet video - ua-cam.com/video/BiuGZusZYts/v-deo.html
Toolbox LED Strips
Dual 4 ft. 44.72 in. 64-Watt LED White Strip Magnetic Linear LED Retrofit Kit 4000K
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Toolbox video - ua-cam.com/video/A9DCoLNLjS4/v-deo.html
Happy Modding, Cheers!
Seriously wish that I would've seen this vid prior to buying my cabinet. I work in my garage (residential) and room is limited, so I needed something that I could move around. Ended up buying an Eastwood modular cabinet and a utility cart to put it on. So, we are not too far off in regards to the mindset, but I have a feeling your price is way better even after your mods, versus my dang stock.
Thanks for the comments Anthony, hopefully you got some inspiration from our video. The Eastwood cabinet is good and there are still some of these upgrades that you can do to it.
I would definitely recommend the LED lights. They provide amazing light so you can actually see what you're working on.
The other must have mod is the vacuum/dust deputy. This is another mod that helps you actually visualize your working space.
Good luck with your cabinet and future projects, Cheers!
Hi there, great videos, I have a question about the lighting, I installed the same lights exactly how you did, however after blasting for about 3 mins the lights started turning off and on, then shut completely off, I using aluminum oxide and wonder if the media getting into the leds causes a short. Have and issues with yours? Thanks.
@@kriswirth5377 Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. We have been using the Blast Cabinet for the past year without any issues. Are you using the LED Light covers we linked below the LED lights? I am sure the blast media will damage the LED's if they are not protected by the plastic cover.
Here is the link if you are not using them - www.prolighting.com/catalog/product/view/id/109111/s/lns-2c/
We get the clear ones for inside the cabinet because they will get frosted any a short period of time anyways. Just add a small piece of tape on each end to keep the media from getting inside. Good luck on your project, Cheers!
@BradleysGarage I am using the plastic covers. I used a meter and found there is no power coming from the driver, might have just got a bad one. Reaching out to the company on Monday. Thanks for the quick response.
Hey, when you're not using it, you can grow flowers in it😂 4500 lumens in there is a terrific upgrade
Thanks for the comments crazy, I don't want to give the wife any ideas 😁.
The LED lights are an amazing upgrade that's for sure. Cheers!
Setup my metering valve like yours but it doesn't pull any media up to the gun. No clogs in the hose or in the metering valve. Any suggestions?
Hey Anthony, sorry to hear you're having trouble with the metering valve.
The first thing to check would be the incoming pressure, what is that currently set to? Regulator?
Second, what type of media are you currently trying?
Third, what are the specs on your air compressor? CFM @ 90psi? 40psi?
If all those things are looking good, you can play around with the small ball valve on the metering valve itself. Small adjustments there can make changes depending on the media currently being used.
Let us know, Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage 90 PSI at the regulator, Glass Bead 80 Grit Abrasive Media, 11 CFM @ 90psi. I notice that when i squeeze the trigger on my gun that the air pushes through the media hose back into the media. Should it do that?
Hey Anthony, I would try to lower the regulator to around 40-60 psi. I have never really needed to run anywhere near 90psi for either aluminum oxide or glass bead.
Also, open the small ball valve next to the metering valve to about halfway. You can also put a finger on the nozzle tip to create back pressure once everything is hooked up. This can provide a little "jump start" to the flow.
Let us know how that goes, Cheers!
Any reason abs over pvc?
Hey Anthony, thanks for the question. We choose ABS over PVC simply for cosmetic reasons. We wanted to go with the clean black look so ABS was the easiest choice.
You can save a few bucks with PVC but then you have to paint it if you want it black so adding the cost of the paint and the additional day for dry time, we felt the ABS was a better option.
Good luck on your project, Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage appreciate it you put that the pipe is $11 it has recently went up to $22. Main reason why I’m asking but makes sense I appreciate the reply you guys rock.
@@plusdaddyyt Yeah the prices of everything have basically doubled, that's the unfortunate reality in 2023.
Just gotta try to look for the deals or find someone throwing away stuff that might work out for the project.
Good luck on the hunt, Cheers!
I am buying a used one of these for 125.00 in great shape, new they are $229 now in 2023. I am going to remove the lower tray invert it and use it for the bottom with casters attached to it. I will place a section of plywood in it to re-enforce it and turn it into a full tray to cover the center hole. I'm going to dissemble it and silicone seal all the mating edges.
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Then probably use large head red rivets to put it back together. The large red rivets are sold for use on plastic race car bodies and I got a big box of them. Once I silicone the edges everywhere it is never coming apart again. I will use backer washers for the rivets.
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I am going to make a 2" PVC pipe that mounts along the top edge of the window with holes facing the glass and hook that up to the air intake so when the shop vac is sucking the fresh air will be drawn in through the PVC and air wash the window. I already have a pressure pot sand blaster so I will probably use that to sandblast with via an adapter fitting. I will simply use the lower section of this unit to catch dirty blast media, not suck it in and blast with it.
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I am going to make a multiple sieve media cleaning system with vibrator and air pressure to quickly clean the used media. Dust and other stuff from sand blasting will be sieved then air blasted to remove unwanted particles that are polluting the blast media. Dust does not work to sandblast with so lighter dust and other debris should be easy to expel with air pressure. Once I get that perfected I should be able to clean 50 lbs of blast media in a few minutes.
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So far it is cleaning the bast media that seems to take as much time as sandblasting the parts. I need to automate/re-invent this part of the system.
Hey Robert, thanks for the comments. Congrats on picking up a solid used one. Most of the time they are used a few times and are in really great shape.
Lots of great ideas here, thanks for sharing. Please feel free to let us know how your build comes along.
Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
you said it was $150 then you said you have $450 in it? What am I not understanding? Those mods you made were $300?
Hey Screaming Eagle, thanks for the questions. Just to clarify, we spent $150 on the cabinet itself, using a coupon. Then all of the mods we went over in the video and listed in the description came out to around $300.
There is really nothing out there you can get your hands on for $450 that would have all of these parts on it.
If you are looking for the best bang for the buck, I don't think you can go wrong here.
Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage Oh I dont doubt that I was just surprised how much the mods cost for a few plastic pipes and hardware. I mean what was the biggest cost for the mods? I love the video I am seriously considering doing this.
Yeah it's crazy how all these little parts start adding up and next thing you know you are at $300!
I would say the LED light upgrade and the angle iron/casters for the bas are the most expensive upgrades at around $50 each. But honestly the pricing for these building materials has gone up in the past year.
You can just start with one upgrade at a time and keep adding to them as you have the time. You don't need to do them all at once if you don't want to you. Good luck with you upgrades. Cheers!
@@ScreamingEagleFTW Not sure if you saw this video but it's the full tutorial on the upgrades. The video above was the condensed version just showing the highlight reel. Link - ua-cam.com/video/BiuGZusZYts/v-deo.html
You will need better gloves they leak and the seams split, where is a working video ?
Thanks for the tip. They might have changed to gloves over the years as we have not had any issues with the gloves that came with our cabinet.
Here are a couple of our videos using the blast cabinet:
ua-cam.com/video/qSG_-B1U3fI/v-deo.html
And
ua-cam.com/video/qwlcCnwFT0o/v-deo.html
Cheers!