Another media blast cabinet

[JPWH 6,338]

I finally got started on my media blast cabinet. I'm building it out of 1/8 plate. These panels are like our wheel horses very old and built to last. The panels I've used so far are from a 2500 amp switboard. When finished it will have all welded seams. It's  44.5 wide  33.5 deep and 30 high. I'm thinking 15 x 30 for the window. Holes are marked just not cut. It will also be on casters.

[JPWH 6,338]

The top is welded. The bottom is tacked and the legs are started.

I have cut all the plate with a skill saw and abrasive blade. The angle was cut with a port-a-band saw. I have a plasma cutter ordered so  I hope I'll be cutting the holes with that.
That may get interesting because I have never used one before. I have plenty of welding to do while im awaiting its arrival.
I figured it was a good time to get the casters bolted on.

 

Edited August 21, 2015 by Hank01

[953 nut 59,805]

                         Looking good, I presume the vent holes in the back will be used for the dust collector hook up.                  

[Aldon 4,828]

15x30 should work well for window.

depends on what you plan to use.

On my modified HF I use regular 1/8 inch glass pains and when heavily etched just replace. It runs me 5 bucks and I get 3-4 weeks use. It's convenient as the 24 inches works out to half the larger sheet so I pay for less to no wasted glass when they cut it for me.

[JPWH 6,338]

The vent holes were already in the plate. I will probably try to utilize them. As for the window I'm going to use lexan. I have about 25 sheets  I took out of some 2x4 gym fixture lenses. The lighting vendor sent the wrong size and did not want them back.
I read a post where somebody put a brass screen overover over the window to help protect it. I have never used a blast cabinet. I am building this one from information I have gathered from others.

[JPWH 6,338]

The box is all welded and holes for gloves and window are cut.

[mikekot3 93]

You are doing a great job !!

[AMC RULES 37,196]

          

[can whlvr 994]

good job,great size too

[JPWH 6,338]

I finally had a little time in the shop and made a little progress. I got the door actuator installed and working  I already had the box with the switches, I will cover the two holes in the switch panel later.
The window frame is tacked in and ready to be welded. I hope this video works. If it doesn't will somebody please tell me how to post videos. Thanks.
 

 

 

 

Edited September 9, 2015 by Hank01
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[bmsgaffer 2,053]

Best way to do videos is to post them on youtube (free account!). You can set them to "hidden" or "unlisted" if you only want us (or anyone you give the link to) to see it or "public" for all to see. Just don't set it as "private".

[JPWH 6,338]

OK thanks bmsgaffer. I'm going to try to video the door in operation and post it.

Edited September 9, 2015 by Hank01

[JPWH 6,338]

https://youtu.be/Qwvbn6ngYYA?list=PLhfVKP1ThPp02di-H2PRnA03vEbRsfDYj


 

 

 

Edited September 9, 2015 by Hank01

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498]

You sure have talent, very nice.

glenn

https://youtu.be/Qwvbn6ngYYA?list=PLhfVKP1ThPp02di-H2PRnA03vEbRsfDYj


 

 

 

video wont upload, says private. .

[bmsgaffer 2,053]

YOu just have to change your video setting to "Public" or "unlisted"/"hidden" (i forget what words they use now).

Here- Go to your video page, click the pencil:

Then mid way down on the right, select the drop down box and click either "unlisted" or "public":


Then, dont forget to "SAVE CHANGES"!

Edited September 9, 2015 by bmsgaffer

[JPWH 6,338]

YOu just have to change your video setting to "Public" or "unlisted"/"hidden" (i forget what words they use now).

Here- Go to your video page, click the pencil:

Then mid way down on the right, select the drop down box and click either "unlisted" or "public":


Then, dont forget to "SAVE CHANGES"!

YOu just have to change your video setting to "Public" or "unlisted"/"hidden" (i forget what words they use now).

Here- Go to your video page, click the pencil:

Then mid way down on the right, select the drop down box and click either "unlisted" or "public":

Sorry, I forgot what you said not to forget. lol It should work now https://youtu.be/Qwvbn6ngYYA?list=PLhfVKP1ThPp02di-H2PRnA03vEbRsfDYj

[AMC RULES 37,196]

Then, to drop it into your post like this...

...just cut and paste, from Youtube, the url link for your video, by clicking on the "insert other media" button(lower right hand corner) of your reply window here. 
Then select the option "insert image from URL"...paste the link into the window there, and finish with the red "submit reply" button.   

[JPWH 6,338]

Thanks AMC I'll get the hang of it eventually.

[JPWH 6,338]

I got a new toy so cutting the holes and the window was much easier. Should have bought one years ago.

Edited September 11, 2015 by Hank01

[JPWH 6,338]

I made a little progress this weekend. I dug out my little  homemade sheet metal bender and fabricated a fan housing and mounting bracket.
Then I made the frame for the media drain door and tacked it in place.
I mounted the bin vibrator. Welded the window frame in and started grinding. Couldn't finish grinding because I forgot to pick up another disk.

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498]

Looks great. Thats a fair size to.

Genn

[JPWH 6,338]

Looks great. Thats a fair size to.

Genn

Thank you. It's 45" x 33"

[JPWH 6,338]

I got my led lamps today. I had to hook them up for a test. I have to install heat sinks before I run them very long. Here is a preview. The tool box is 4' away.

[JPWH 6,338]

I finally got to try the pressurized pot in the cabinet. Lights worked good. The exhaust system kept the cabinet clear for short periods anyway. I only had one compressor connected for the test run. The real test will be when adequate air supply for continuous blasting. I have to fix pictures tomorrow when I get to a computer.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 21, 2015 by Hank01
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[Marv 979]

Vibrator? I need one for mine. Where did you get it? You did a great job on this.
Marvin