MARKUS_P

Although I´m nearly done with restoring most of the rusty parts of my vette I decided to build a sandblasting cabinet.
Since I can use it for other parts too it makes sense IMO.
I decided to build a syphone blaster and ordered the pistol with the suction pipe from ebay. I have a big compressor at home (>5HP) which should be more than enough.
The last parts are made this week, talking about the top plate of the blaster and the attachment plates to mount the gloves.
I decided to build a big cabinet so that I´m able to blast big parts too.
We´ll see how everything turns out.
BTW I just had some Summit stickers at home. It gives the blaster the "last touch" that makes it look professional :crazy:







As always, Markus

standup

That's trick! :thumbs: Maybe I could send some of my parts over! Reckon you could get a '71 frame in there??? :lol:

74-Roadster

Very nice! :thumbs: Instead of Summit, you should have made your own logo. Always take credit for your work. :yesnod:

QuickVet

looks great :thumbs:

Ken73

Looks like the metal version of mine.. :D

MARKUS_P

Standup:While I´m in doubt that a frame of a 72 would fit in there :lol: , I´d be interested in seeing some of your creations.
Any pictures of your sandblasting cabinet , Ken ?
74-roadster: A logo of my own "company"?
Looks like the time has come to do so. I created several parts during my restoration. I should definitely make a logo :cheers:

Maurice

Looks great. I wish I knew how to build stuff like that and I need one.

OkeeGuy

you can buy them for $100...
probably cheaper than building one... :D


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groovyjay

Looks the same as the one I'm using. Very handy piece of equipment indeed!

MARKUS_P

:nono:
I have to disagree, Signguy.
I couldn´t find a blaster in this dimension (appr. 1000 mm x 600 mm) for under 400 € which is 400 $.
Maybe they are just more expensive her in Europe?
Saving money was the reason why I decided to build it.
But I have good connections to all the things that are needed to do so, not to say very, very good connections :jester
Maybe I just got tired over the years and need now a alternative to the grinder with the steelbrush. A blaster will clean out every little nook, but I´m not sure if you´re faster than the steelbrush on the grinder on big, straight parts. One thing is for sure - it´s more comfortable :lurk:

norvalwilhelm

Very nice job Markus and I agree that you can not find a metal cabinet like that for $100. I have one like that and use #6 glass beads in it. Works great.

Steve Adkins

Looks good Markus! :cheers: I am in the planning stages of building me one. Now the vette is done I will have to come up with usages for it! :lol:

Stewart's74

Markus, youre full of surprises....looks great.
I am also planning on building one, great timing though, the vettes almost done :rolleyes:
I also see you had a couple of brews during the construction! Attaboy :thumbs:


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74-Roadster

Looks like it's time to buy a C2 project car! :cheers:

No rest for the weary

Smokehouse69

Very :cool: Is it made of Stainless Steel? It must be really nice to have access to the breaks, shears and benders to fabricate your own metal stuff.

:cheers:

OkeeGuy

your right...i didnt notice the size...
it looks like your doin a great job on it too... :yesnod:

MARKUS_P

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I also see you had a couple of brews during the construction! Attaboy :thumbs:

Yeah, I needed that after I broke 2 new drills in about 20 seconds. :jester
The blasting cabinet is made out of stainless steel. Although we punched out all the necessary holes I had to drill some new ones for the funnel.
It´s a PITA to drill in stainless steel. But as you can see I managed to deal with it :lol:

MARKUS_P

Yes, it´s made of stainless steel.
I´m very lucky, I have access to all kind of machines as you mentioned above. That´s a big advantage for a car maniac like I am.
I organized myself already some custom steel plates to fabricate my interior.
I got them for free, don´t ask me what their regular price would be.
They were left over from a big contract for a high end product.
Stay tuned..... :thumbs:

Dalannex

So you're in the stainless business as well? That makes two of us. At work everything we do is stainless. All day every day. :cool: Needless to say a TIG welder and a Plasma cutter are everyday tools for me. :yesnod: (people who work with stainless understand why I would need both) We work with a lot of structural steel framework for mounting food grade product pipes off of, and with the polished stainless pipe $$$$$$$ which requires everyhing to be purge welded. Stainless is a whole different breed of cat from black iron.

You're cabinet looks great. I have been planning on building one myself, but can't find the gloves. Where did you get them at? And do you have a screen or something in the bottom of the funnel to keep large pieces of rust and paint and things out? I haven't been able to decide if I think I need something like that and what to use if I did. But I need to find the gloves first. I have a pressure blaster that I am going to use with mine. (although I don't remember how many pound it is right now) Also, what are you using for a door/window on top? The reason I ask is because I've heard that sandblaster like to tear up the window on top. But it looks real good so far. Your sheet metal work is fabulous.

-Justin

MARKUS_P

So you're in the stainless business as well?
Not exactly, I´m in the elevator business
You're cabinet looks great. I have been planning on building one myself, but can't find the gloves. Where did you get them at?
I purchased the gloves from a shop that sells safety items like helmets, fire resistant cloth, glasses, and gloves ;)
My gloves are appr. 600mm long, which is appr. 23,5 "
These gloves are not sandblasting gloves, but they are chemically resitant and can take a lot of mechanical abuse. They are made of 1 mm latex :yesnod:
And do you have a screen or something in the bottom of the funnel to keep large pieces of rust and paint and things out?
Yep, the suction pipe will be mounted under the screen which is located in top of the funnel.
I have a pressure blaster that I am going to use with mine. (although I don't remember how many pound it is right now)
Pressure blasters are even more powerful than suction types. If you have one - use it!
Also, what are you using for a door/window on top? The reason I ask is because I've heard that sandblaster like to tear up the window on top.
Stainless steel door with center window. I´ll use foils to protect the window from scratching. When it´s dull, it´s time for the next foil.
But it looks real good so far. Your sheet metal work is fabulous.
-Justin
Thanks