Making a sand blasting cabinet

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  1. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Didn't do the windows. Made it and decided I can always make them later if I need to. Going to make a small table to put inside. Otherwise I am ready to try it out..
     

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    Gene,

    I can deliver my parts to you so you can try it out.
    But, it would be nice of you to come get them. :thumbs2:

    Rick
     
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    Cool! I wanna see how it works out.
     
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  4. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    I went through 7 - 80lb bags last week outside. The object was too big and freagin heavy to put in it. I got plenty of practice :16suspect. I ended up getting a torch and burning off the paint first.

    I hope to get to the Comet doors real soon. Going out of town this weekend so it will be a few days.. as usual. :cry:
     
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  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I was going to say "Pictures or it didn't happen!!"

    Anyways, looks more like a grow cabinet.....:hmmm:
     
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  6. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    I don't know what a grow cabinet is.. :huh: What's supposed to grow? :hmmm:
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Comet parts Gene...Sheesh! :slap:
     
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    be sure to use a dam good face mask that dust will kill you .you must have one dam good compressor good luck.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    how do you retrieve the used sand...:huh:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    you really want need windows until the light blows...:huh:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    will this be a...down draft system...:huh:
     
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    There is a drain in the bottom I sweep it into. It has a pan under the cabinet to catch it..
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    If the light blows then I will be glad that I used a shower door that allows some light.. I will be able to find my way out :rofl2:
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    It will be a draft of some sort. I am going to try some stuff that is supposed to make little to no dust.. In the mean time I will use sand and wear protection. I have found that using minimal air pressure helps reduce alot of the dust from being made.
     
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  15. blugene

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    Cabinet is done enough to do some parts. I was too tired and forgot to take pics.. I have my door hinges laying on the table I made waiting for me to try it out tomorrow. Had to stop cause I had left my face shield and mask here at home in the garage.. Alot to do in the morning so I hope I can even get to try it out..
     
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