Difference between revisions of "Sand Blasting Cabinet"

Sand Blasting Cabinet
Sand Blasting Cabinet
	The outside corner of the finished cabinet;
Information
Owner	Jwoodjr
Version	1.0
Status	In Progress
Started On	December 2009
Cost	$??

Revision as of 19:27, 8 February 2010

Overview

This was created due to a need for a sand blasting cabinet for a very cheap expense. Followed an idea posted on Instructables.com and implemented some modifications for my purpose. I installed a filtered outlet port as well as mounted a regulator/filter on the outside. There is a feed line for the air and a feed line for the actual blasting media of choice. So far I've worked with aluminum oxide and pla-sand. My initial desires are to use this in conjunction with a vinyl cutter to develop designs, place on glass then sand blast the negative space to etch the design into the glass.

Features

Implemented

This is a shot of the inside of the cabinet after its initial blasting

Portable
- Made from storage tub
- Internal air hose
- Quick disconnect for air compressor
Limited construction
Ability to reclaim blasting media
Ability for future modification
Inside lighting
Minimal media loss due to escaping air
Attached gloves

Incomplete

Easier method for viewing panel replacement

Components

Storage Tub
Air Compressor
Sand Blaster
Air Regulator
Vinyl Cutter

Cost of Materials

Air Compressor = $75
Air Regulator/Filter = $15
Storage Tub = $4
Air Hose = $15
Sand Blaster Bucket and Gun = $24
Misc. Air Hose Quick Connect Ends = $6
Plexiglass Sheet = $7
Liquid Nails = $4
Fluorescent Work Light = $10
Closet Flange Spacers (4) = $12
Sandblasting Gloves = $7
Misc nuts & Bolts = $6

Tools Used for Construction

Hot Knife

Dremel

Drill

Pliers

Wrenches

Thread Seal

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 == Features ==
-* Portable
-* Ease of use and construction
-* Easy to reclaim used media for multiple blastings
-* Easy to modify for future add-ons
 === Implemented ===
-* Sand blasting cabinet made from storage tub
+[[image:After Sand - 1.JPG|thumb|right|This is a shot of the inside of the cabinet after its initial blasting]]
+* Portable
-[[image:After Sand - 1.JPG|thumb|left|This is a shot of the inside of the cabinet after its initial blasting]]
+** Made from storage tub
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+** Internal air hose
+** Quick disconnect for air compressor
+* Limited construction
+* Ability to reclaim blasting media
+* Ability for future modification
+* Inside lighting
+* Minimal media loss due to escaping air
+* Attached gloves
 === Incomplete ===