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jmanz69 · 04-04-2002, 09:17 PM

I just made a cabinet for sandblasting small parts. I was going to buy one but they are a little pricey for me. I had a bunch of scrap wood lying around from when I remodeled my basement so I thought I would use it. let me know what you think. I do plan on putting a front on it, and I have a few leaks, but still not bad for homemade. Besides I hear most of the ones you buy leak too.

Alexis · 04-04-2002, 09:19 PM

you got to make it huge. looks cool though

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Gordo · 04-04-2002, 09:40 PM

Cool! Looks damn good to me! I thought about setting up a small camping tent (8+10) inside the garage (in the winter) for larger stuff, climb in, close it up and do my thing, yeah I would get covered, but when I sand blast outside I still get covered anyway and loose all the media, this way I can recycle the media too.

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jmanz69 · 04-04-2002, 09:48 PM

Yeah, I know it's kinda small. But I only want it for doing the small brackets and stuff. Never know, I might make a bigger one since this one went so well. Sure is nice not losing all the sand to the garage floor.

Longhorn Man · 04-04-2002, 10:16 PM

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setting up a small camping tent...climb in, close it up and do my thing

Hmmmm....I don't even wanna know.

Sweet on the blast cabinet. Is it big enough for wheels?

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jmanz69 · 04-04-2002, 10:28 PM

No it's not quite big enough for wheels. I think I would want to use a steel floor for that. the pressboard floor I have in there now wouldn't hold. And a wheel on my toe would hurt...a lot! Big enough for engine brackets, spindles, and other small stuff. Wanna see how much I will actually use it before I build a bigger and better (more expensive) one.

*Gee_Emm* · 04-04-2002, 11:35 PM

Here is a tip for you. Make a hole in the side of your cabinet. Hook up a 2-3 inch diameter hose to that hole and run it outside. Since you are putting air into the box, the air that is in there has no where to go so it will leak out cracks and make a cloud in your garage. By having a hose hooked up to it it will allow the air to escape and it will be easier to see inside of the cabinet. I used a shop vac hose and it works like day and night. Don't hook a shop vac up to it, I tried that and it doesnt work too well.

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67 CST GUY · 04-05-2002, 12:21 AM

LONGHORNMAIL....LOL...NICELY DONE

Alexis · 04-05-2002, 12:56 AM

hmmm longhorn is smiling at the idea, poooor kittys, it a shame, lmfao

O'l Buck · 04-05-2002, 04:56 AM

that looks great, good idea, I think I have some wood laying around, hmmmm, yup, new weekend project!!!

p.s. Please don't hurt anymore kittys!!!lol

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bobs409 · 04-05-2002, 07:38 AM

I built one but mine is around 4' X 3' X 3' and stands on 2 X4 legs. Add a hole and hook up your shop vac for dust control. Mine has built in gloves. (from Eastwood co)

I recommend you go with a smaller window. That large one is going to be expensive to replace as they do get etched in no time. Mine only has a 12" X 6" window. When it gets bad, slide it out and slip in a new piece.

Anything is an improvement over getting sand in every orifice of your body anytime you need to blast something!

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BLAZERMAN · 04-05-2002, 11:31 PM

You'll love having a blast cabinet, I've used mine for everything between small brackets to fenders and motorcycle frames, if you do add a shop vac after you close up the front you will also have to add another hole with a baffle behind it for a fresh air intake.

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*Gee_Emm* · 04-06-2002, 12:59 AM

When I hooked up a shop vac to mine, the gloves went straight out into the cabinet and stayed like that, like there were arms in them. I tried putting my arms in them and moving them but it was too hard, so thats why I suggested not hooking up a shop vac, I also found that it sucked the sand out rather then recylcing it, I guess my unit is too air tight.

bobs409 · 04-06-2002, 07:14 AM

Or the cabinet is too small and vac is too big.

Mine has alot of leaks so no need for a fresh air hole. LOL I put the vac hose on the top in the corner where very little sand hits. You could try making a baffle for the inside or put a piece of fine screen on the opening.

When the sand is new, I don't even use the vacuum. It's only after it's been used a few times that it starts to produce alot of dust. Then you have to turn it on just to see the part!

I too agree, it's one of the best tools I have. My other favorite is my welder. The work on my cars improved dramatically with these tools.

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Parts for sale:
http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html

jmanz69 · 04-06-2002, 07:26 AM

A welder is going to be my next purchase. I am still pondering over whether to get a 115V or a 220V. I don't have 220 in the garage but it wouldn't be that hard to do. And I have a low amperage 110V line coming in. Yesterday I had the compressor going, the shop vac and the radio on and the breaker blew. But my feed into the garage is only 14ga wire. Think I need to fix that.

umrebelsfan · 04-06-2002, 08:12 AM

I built mine from one of those build your own cabinet kits from TIP. It turned out nice but I don't think I saved all that much money. Plywood was expensive, the steel legs were too. Making the cuts for the bottom funnel to work was tough as I recall. The plans were a little vauge on this, finally got it all to fit together through trial and error.

You should check with TIP about getting a glove kit. They also sell plastic tear off lens protectors to save your plexi. I love Eastwood, but they are higher on sandblast stuff and TIP carries the same stuff.

jmanz69 · 04-06-2002, 08:16 AM

I did put a front on it and just made holes for my hands to fit through. even better now. I will get gloves soon. But ran out of cash. think I'lll paint it and make it look pretty and repost the pics. Thanks for all the input guys.

umrebelsfan · 04-06-2002, 08:17 AM

BTW as far as the shop vac goes, mine has a grommet mounted up high and on the non-door side for the shop vac. There is also a baffel on the back wall as far from the shop vac port as you could get, also mounted high.

It really helps suck up dust only so you can see what you are doing. I think the post that mentioned his gloves getting sucked out could perhaps benefit from the baffel.

jmanz69 · 04-06-2002, 09:05 AM

I didn't use plywood, I used the cheap pressboard. Cost like $3 a sheet. Most expensive thing was the plexi.

nroden · 04-06-2002, 09:09 AM

Looks good, but yet simple to make. Good idea.

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04-04-2002, 09:17 PM	#1
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	just made a sandblast cabinet, what do ya think? I just made a cabinet for sandblasting small parts. I was going to buy one but they are a little pricey for me. I had a bunch of scrap wood lying around from when I remodeled my basement so I thought I would use it. let me know what you think. I do plan on putting a front on it, and I have a few leaks, but still not bad for homemade. Besides I hear most of the ones you buy leak too.

04-04-2002, 09:40 PM	#3
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Cool! Looks damn good to me! I thought about setting up a small camping tent (8+10) inside the garage (in the winter) for larger stuff, climb in, close it up and do my thing, yeah I would get covered, but when I sand blast outside I still get covered anyway and loose all the media, this way I can recycle the media too. ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

04-05-2002, 04:56 AM	#10
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	that looks great, good idea, I think I have some wood laying around, hmmmm, yup, new weekend project!!! p.s. Please don't hurt anymore kittys!!!lol ------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-05-2002, 07:38 AM	#11
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I built one but mine is around 4' X 3' X 3' and stands on 2 X4 legs. Add a hole and hook up your shop vac for dust control. Mine has built in gloves. (from Eastwood co) I recommend you go with a smaller window. That large one is going to be expensive to replace as they do get etched in no time. Mine only has a 12" X 6" window. When it gets bad, slide it out and slip in a new piece. Anything is an improvement over getting sand in every orifice of your body anytime you need to blast something! ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-05-2002, 11:31 PM	#12
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	You'll love having a blast cabinet, I've used mine for everything between small brackets to fenders and motorcycle frames, if you do add a shop vac after you close up the front you will also have to add another hole with a baffle behind it for a fresh air intake. ------------------ 72 Blazer CST, 2-1/2" skyjacker lift with 33x12.50 bfg's 71 Cheyenne K-20,4" tuff country lift with 36's. 69 Custom 30 long stepside 4" rancho lift 36" directional tires,14 bolt rear with detroit locker,dana 60 front with trac-loc 1987 k-5 blazer 2001 Intrepid __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-04-2002, 09:19 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	you got to make it huge. looks cool though ------------------ Mechanic @ California Concept Britney: 1970 2wd K/5 Blazer (Frame up) Jessica: 1967 2wd SWB (pops daily driver) Helga: 1972 4x4 3/4ton LWB (my daily driver) AIM:Alexmart1 Mountain View, Cali

04-04-2002, 09:48 PM	#4
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	Yeah, I know it's kinda small. But I only want it for doing the small brackets and stuff. Never know, I might make a bigger one since this one went so well. Sure is nice not losing all the sand to the garage floor.

04-04-2002, 10:28 PM	#6
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	No it's not quite big enough for wheels. I think I would want to use a steel floor for that. the pressboard floor I have in there now wouldn't hold. And a wheel on my toe would hurt...a lot! Big enough for engine brackets, spindles, and other small stuff. Wanna see how much I will actually use it before I build a bigger and better (more expensive) one.

04-04-2002, 11:35 PM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Here is a tip for you. Make a hole in the side of your cabinet. Hook up a 2-3 inch diameter hose to that hole and run it outside. Since you are putting air into the box, the air that is in there has no where to go so it will leak out cracks and make a cloud in your garage. By having a hose hooked up to it it will allow the air to escape and it will be easier to see inside of the cabinet. I used a shop vac hose and it works like day and night. Don't hook a shop vac up to it, I tried that and it doesnt work too well. ------------------ 1969 Chevrolet Custom Camper 20 350/400 70k original miles They have the Internet on Computers now? --Homer Simpson Gee_Emm's Page Help me get my truck on a soda bottle!!!!! [This message has been edited by Gee_Emm (edited April 04, 2002).]

04-05-2002, 12:21 AM	#8
67 CST GUY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kelowna Posts: 105	LONGHORNMAIL....LOL...NICELY DONE

04-05-2002, 12:56 AM	#9
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	hmmm longhorn is smiling at the idea, poooor kittys, it a shame, lmfao

04-06-2002, 12:59 AM	#13
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	When I hooked up a shop vac to mine, the gloves went straight out into the cabinet and stayed like that, like there were arms in them. I tried putting my arms in them and moving them but it was too hard, so thats why I suggested not hooking up a shop vac, I also found that it sucked the sand out rather then recylcing it, I guess my unit is too air tight.

04-06-2002, 07:14 AM	#14
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Or the cabinet is too small and vac is too big. Mine has alot of leaks so no need for a fresh air hole. LOL I put the vac hose on the top in the corner where very little sand hits. You could try making a baffle for the inside or put a piece of fine screen on the opening. When the sand is new, I don't even use the vacuum. It's only after it's been used a few times that it starts to produce alot of dust. Then you have to turn it on just to see the part! I too agree, it's one of the best tools I have. My other favorite is my welder. The work on my cars improved dramatically with these tools. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-06-2002, 07:26 AM	#15
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	A welder is going to be my next purchase. I am still pondering over whether to get a 115V or a 220V. I don't have 220 in the garage but it wouldn't be that hard to do. And I have a low amperage 110V line coming in. Yesterday I had the compressor going, the shop vac and the radio on and the breaker blew. But my feed into the garage is only 14ga wire. Think I need to fix that.

04-06-2002, 08:12 AM	#16
umrebelsfan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Oxford, MS USA Posts: 123	I built mine from one of those build your own cabinet kits from TIP. It turned out nice but I don't think I saved all that much money. Plywood was expensive, the steel legs were too. Making the cuts for the bottom funnel to work was tough as I recall. The plans were a little vauge on this, finally got it all to fit together through trial and error. You should check with TIP about getting a glove kit. They also sell plastic tear off lens protectors to save your plexi. I love Eastwood, but they are higher on sandblast stuff and TIP carries the same stuff. __________________ 67 Short Step 250



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04-06-2002, 08:16 AM	#17
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I did put a front on it and just made holes for my hands to fit through. even better now. I will get gloves soon. But ran out of cash. think I'lll paint it and make it look pretty and repost the pics. Thanks for all the input guys.

04-06-2002, 08:17 AM	#18
umrebelsfan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Oxford, MS USA Posts: 123	BTW as far as the shop vac goes, mine has a grommet mounted up high and on the non-door side for the shop vac. There is also a baffel on the back wall as far from the shop vac port as you could get, also mounted high. It really helps suck up dust only so you can see what you are doing. I think the post that mentioned his gloves getting sucked out could perhaps benefit from the baffel. __________________ 67 Short Step 250

04-06-2002, 09:05 AM	#19
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I didn't use plywood, I used the cheap pressboard. Cost like $3 a sheet. Most expensive thing was the plexi.

04-06-2002, 09:09 AM	#20
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Looks good, but yet simple to make. Good idea. ------------------ Nick Rodenberg Wellington, MO http://nickrod.port5.com You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck" I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny. White/Ochre/White Runs well... working on body. Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16 __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

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