Got my blasting cabinet put together...

[Catfish]

Harbor freight crap, but worst case the gun sucks and guns can be had cheap. During the assembly, I siliconed the crap out of all the seams. Gonna make nut and bolt cleaning and painting much easier than the ol wire wheel. I bought 60 pounds of 70 grit aluminum oxide media, now I just need to get a dryer on that side of my air system.

 

[Big_John]

Buy the upgrade gun and pickup from Tip Tools. http://www.tptools.com/USA-Cabinet-Gun-and-Pickup-Tube-Upgrade-Kit,2320.html?b=d*8026

This works a lot better than the Chinese stuff that came with the cabinet. I did this and then also changed to a flood light when the lighting switch and fixture failed miserably.

I also use an old shop vac hooked permanently to the cabinet. That keeps the dust down in the cabinet so you can see better and keeps the dust down in your shop too.

 

[Catfish]

Yup, that's the same gun I have bookmarked on my computer. Yeah, the light sucks. I too have a dedicated older shop vac to use. I also plan on setting it up outside, I really don't want any of that crap floating around in the shop. I inhaled enough bad stuff in my younger years.

 

[Big_John]

I bought the Tip Tools light and when I got it I saw it's just a weather proof flood light socket and cord. I mounted it in the upper corner and it's OK. One of these days, I'll add another light.

I wear a dust mask when using it.

 

[bluefury361]

I bought this cabinet about a 2 years ago. It has a vaccuum sys, interior light, dual select spray nozzles, regulator, foot pedal and small water seperator. Came assembled. Just hook the air line to it. 1K included shipping.
Both sides are doors, inside is about 36" width

I added a really nice water seperator I found online between it and the compressor.

I got it for my own personal use but have almost paid for it cleaning stuff for others.

I've also got a small tumbler that works great for cleaning small hardware and trim pieces. It uses walnut shells or stainless steel balls.

 

[tallhair]

Congrats. What kind of compressor have you got Catfish?

 

[Catfish]

I can't remember the brand off hand, but it's a three piston, 80 gal. Bought at a farm and ranch type store.

edit, found it. This is the compressor I have.
http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/magna-force-80-gal-hi-flow-air-compressor/0000000069122

 

[tallhair]

Big un. Nice

 

[detmatt]

Great cabinet Catfish. I bought mine on Craigslist but it was probably a H.F. Unit as the light had already been changed out to a 2' flourescent single bulb which I haven't had to replace yet in the 4 years I've had it! Great light for the inside of a cabinet. I've had to replace the glass window probably 4 or 5 times and need to again and still have the first bulb.
i just sunk $1,500 into rebuilding the air pump on my '63 Quincy twin two stage.

 

[Catfish]

I had to replace the glass in mine already. LOL 6 bucks at the lumber yard for double strength 1/8 inch glass.

 

[bluefury361]

I've had to replace the glass window probably 4 or 5 times and need to again QUOTE]

I've always placed a heavy guage clear acetate sheet on the inside of my glass, Never replaced the glass yet. They can be bought at "Tips" or you can buy a roll and cut it to fit.