Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 7, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 7, 2009 I am interested in your comments please!! I brought a cheap compressor off hbay this morning and it made me think. Inspired by OG's thread of shot blasting an exhaust I wondered if I could "adapt" a shed to shot blast larger items. The shed is old anyway but is this shape Anyway. I was thinking that if I tarpaulined it out and cut two holes for my hands in the perspex windows would I be able to use it as a large shot blast cabinet? I know I can get items blasted and painted for not a lot of money and my finish may not be as good as a professional but it would allow me to blast anything at my leisure. Not just the present bike but any one I get for my next project. I will get a bench cabinet for smaller items but any comments would be welcome! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 are you barking ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 You'll 'New' k the whole neighbourhood, the magpies will have a field day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 7, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 7, 2009 Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5 Pic 1= the problem, pic 2 = part of the answer, pic 3 = the result, pic 4 = the result after the silly plastic gubbins (the bit that makes it a spot blaster) was removed, Pic 5 = The finished article... You can use dried sand as a blasting medium, I do not recommend the use of the shed though, far better to fit a seat in there and install electric supply so your lovely wife can watch you at work outside while she is fully protected and making you brews from the safety of being inside... ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Pic 1= the problem, pic 2 = part of the answer, pic 3 = the result, pic 4 = the result after the silly plastic gubbins (the bit that makes it a spot blaster) was removed The 'weedol' bottle ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 7, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 7, 2009 Pic 1= the problem, pic 2 = part of the answer, pic 3 = the result, pic 4 = the result after the silly plastic gubbins (the bit that makes it a spot blaster) was removed The 'weedol' bottle ! Nah! thats a collecting bag for the blasting medium...media...grit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 7, 2009 Author Moderator Share Posted June 7, 2009 barkwindjammer - I could lead line it ...... You can use dried sand as a blasting medium, I do not recommend the use of the shed though, far better to fit a seat in there and install electric supply so your lovely wife can watch you at work outside while she is fully protected and making you brews from the safety of being inside... ... I was trying to keep away from the dust. Power to the shed is not a problem just the safey issues. She is my girlfriend/partner person and should be bringing me cold beers. If anyone is interested there were a couple of the blaster kits like OG's on hbay for a tenner each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 7, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 7, 2009 I was trying to keep away from the dust. Power to the shed is not a problem just the safey issues. There arent any safety issues, just wear a dust mask and goggles and make sure its a dry day and your neighbours washing line isnt too close She is my girlfriend/partner person and should be bringing me cold beers. Luck git! If anyone is interested there were a couple of the blaster kits like OG's on hbay for a tenner each. I bet you can still get them from Aldi and not have to pay the postage...they were £10.60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 barkwindjammer - I could lead line it I was trying to keep away from the dust. Power to the shed is not a problem just the safey issues. She is my girlfriend/partner person and should be bringing me cold beers. If anyone is interested there were a couple of the blaster kits like OG's on hbay for a tenner each. Are you barking ? if you lead line it, with approx', 128 square M of 2mm sheet, you'll alter magnetic North, it doesnt matter where on the British Isles you are, its too much, use 'conveyer belt or flooring rubber as a lining, it costs the same, but is environmentaly-non-catastrophic, unlike lead ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 7, 2009 Author Moderator Share Posted June 7, 2009 .... Luck git! I bet you can still get them from Aldi and not have to pay the postage...they were £10.60 "Lucky git" I know I will be in Aldi's tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 7, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 7, 2009 I will be in Aldi's tomorrow If you phone Aldi and ask where 'Spot blaster' is available, they will tell you...very helpful like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I am interested in your comments please!! I brought a cheap compressor off hbay this morning and it made me think. Inspired by OG's thread of shot blasting an exhaust I wondered if I could "adapt" a shed to shot blast larger items. The shed is old anyway but is this shape Anyway. I was thinking that if I tarpaulined it out and cut two holes for my hands in the perspex windows would I be able to use it as a large shot blast cabinet? I know I can get items blasted and painted for not a lot of money and my finish may not be as good as a professional but it would allow me to blast anything at my leisure. Not just the present bike but any one I get for my next project. I will get a bench cabinet for smaller items but any comments would be welcome! Cheers. your 'bird' will want to propogate geraniums, you kno that dont you ? good luck wi it, and let me be the first to know if you get it off the ground, I might be sending you bits to Newk ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 7, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 7, 2009 your 'bird' will want to propogate geraniums, you kno that dont you ? yep, youre right, the lady may be handy at carpentry herself donchaknow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 yep, youre right, the lady may be handy at carpentry herself donchaknow! like it, its versatile, that could take exhausts being that long, and that shape, would need a shroud for taller items i.e. a whole frame, you could easily incorporate a 'worm' into the base to extrude the 'medium' back to the hopper. Genius OG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 7, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 7, 2009 Theyre in Aldi next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 8, 2009 Author Moderator Share Posted June 8, 2009 Are you barking ? if you lead line it, with approx', 128 square M of 2mm sheet, you'll alter magnetic North, it doesnt matter where on the British Isles you are, its too much, use 'conveyer belt or flooring rubber as a lining, it costs the same, but is environmentaly-non-catastrophic, unlike lead ! Do you think I should use a bigger shed then? I was joking yep, youre right, the lady may be handy at carpentry herself donchaknow! She keeps measuring me up for an overcoat - she never said it was a wooden one I would rather pop in to Adli's than phone them. They do have lots of bits. I may get to collect the compressor today. I think it is going to be bigger than I thought. It is the type that holds the air in the tubular frame. If it does a turn, great, if not it was only about 20 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Yep go for it m8, have no doubt you'll succeed, its extremely simple to set up, makes a lot of mess tho', I worked in a fab' shop years ago and they had a home made one, it had an old gas bottle (the blue caravan type) with the arse cut off and then fitted with screwed brackets and a gasket so it could be fitted back together again-pressure tight, this bottle had a small guage pipe brazed on which fed a small volume of air into the bottle, bottle on a stand as it gravity fed the nozzle, which was no more than a 'Y' branch, air in one branch, gravity fed ' kiln dried sand'-bought from Keyline building supplies (not cheap) down the other, hey presto Terminators exfoliater, simples ps Bicarbonate of soda (sodium bicarbonate) works great and you can get this easily if you have a bakery nearbye, full protection when using this material tho', keep us posted ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 8, 2009 Author Moderator Share Posted June 8, 2009 Yep go for it m8, have no doubt you'll succeed, its extremely simple to set up, makes a lot of mess tho', I worked in a fab' shop years ago and they had a home made one, it had an old gas bottle (the blue caravan type) with the arse cut off and then fitted with screwed brackets and a gasket so it could be fitted back together again-pressure tight, this bottle had a small guage pipe brazed on which fed a small volume of air into the bottle, bottle on a stand as it gravity fed the nozzle, which was no more than a 'Y' branch, air in one branch, gravity fed ' kiln dried sand'-bought from Keyline building supplies (not cheap) down the other, hey presto Terminators exfoliater, simples ps Bicarbonate of soda (sodium bicarbonate) works great and you can get this easily if you have a bakery nearbye, full protection when using this material tho', keep us posted ! I am aiming to fabricate a box if I get time. until then a hand held gun. The guy delivered the compresser. Err it is very heavy - I grew another B*ll*ck carrying it in with the guys help. I need to 16 amp wire it though as it is blowing 13amp fuses on start up. I hope her in doors does not want to dry her hair or put the kettle on If I get on with it I will treat myself to a nice portable one in the future. If not, back on hbay. It cost me £21 including delivery. Here she is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted June 8, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 8, 2009 You'll need a tank with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 8, 2009 Author Moderator Share Posted June 8, 2009 You'll need a tank with that It weighs the same as a tank. The tank is the frame. all sealed and with the valve tapped into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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