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	$??

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

Bill of Materials

Item	Metric	Cost/Item	Qty	Sub Total	Distributor
Air Compressor	N/A	$75.00	1	$75.00	Harbor Freight Tools
Air Regulator	N/A	$15.00	1	$15.00	Harbor Freight Tools
Storage Tub	N/A	$4.00	1	$4.00	Various
Air Hose	N/A	$15.00	1	$15.00	Harbor Freight Tools
Sand Blaster	N/A	$24.00	1	$24.00	Harbor Freight Tools
Air Host Quick Connect Ends	N/A	$6.00	2	$12.00	Harbor Freight Tools
Plexiglass Sheet	N/A	$7.00	1	$7.00	Home Depot
Liquid Nails	N/A	$4.00	1	$4.00	Harbor Freight Tools
Fluorescent Light	N/A	$10.00	1	$10.00	Unknown
Closet Flange Spacers	N/A	$12.00	4	$48.00	Harbor Freight Tools
Pair of Sandblasting Gloves	N/A	$7.00	1	$7.00	Unknown
Misc Nuts & Bolts	N/A	$6.00	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown

Tools Used for Construction

• Hot Knife

• Dremel

• Drill

• Pliers

• Wrenches

• Thread Seal