Paint Booth?

[finn17]

My little baby..

I will try to answer the questions...

How will the fan cope...duct tape on joints.. explosions...etc?

I actually searched \'overclocking\' computer sites for the meatiest fan I could buy. I can\'t remember the name or the model, but this is one serious air shifter

I will power it with my old CB power supply which is \'close enough\' in terms of output:flip: If I didn\'t have this lying around then either a really cheap computer power supply, or other mains coverter should work.

Duct tape shouldn\'t be needed as the alli right angle was given a really good coat of waterproof wood glue and the only non-right angle join at the back was sealed with a bead of...sealant

Explosions... I don\'t intend to use this for undercoating...that will be the tried and tested cardboard box method. Airbrush only...

Filter?

I am going to have to experiment here. As I am only using this for light airbrush work, the filter shouldn\'t need to be too beefy...a coffee filter? Couple of Kleenex etc....

We shall see..

 

[Samurai_Girl]

So how did you build this exactly? I\'m trying to get started into airbrushing and I\'m a bit lost.

 

[Rodnik]

I own a Paasche. It\'s possibly the best money I\'ve ever spent. Here in Georgia, the humidity and temperature hardly ever coincide in such a way to make for good priming. The booth sits in my studio, and I can control the humidity inside of it when a heat lamp/air conditioner---to the point that I can drop it by 30%-50%. Overspray is virtually non-existent---especially when priming just a few models---as the \'stray\' paint is sucked through the filter if it lingers in the air for more than a second or two. I\'ve always had overspray problems using a \"box method\" when priming more than one model at a time.
Then again, I\'m not very smart when it comes to this stuff---so I make up for ignorance with technology.

Good luck,
Kev

 

[supervike]

I still like Finn\'s idea best...

Here are some, but as you can see, they are not FREE!

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=82427

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=60463

That second one looks easier to copy with a cheaper (more Finnlike) version.

 

[finn17]

Mine\'s really a glorified cardboard box...

But it was cheap

As to how I made it...It\'s really rather simple: 1 rectangle of foamcore, one square of foamcore, two right-angle triangles of foam core cut to an appropriate size of course. (The roof of the box is the standard sheet size as supplied by my LGS, the rest is cut to fit).

Right-angle aluminium section from the DIY store, waterproof wood glue, and an old computer fan.

That Badger thing is horrible:|~ Have you seen the rear view?

Imagine that with all that tubing coming out the back...

 

[supervike]

Originally posted by finn17
Imagine that with all that tubing coming out the back...

uff...yes, that this is hideous. I suppose you connect that to some venting (like dryer vents) and then what? Stick it out the window?

I think I\'ll just continue to go outside with me lil cardboard box....

 

[Equus]

I\'ve always thought of getting one of these one day: http://dixieart.com/Artograph_Spray_Systems.html

Haven\'t really read much on them, but they look cool.

 

[supervike]

it does kind of make me laugh though from this quote...

\"An efficient option for small spaces and tight budgets\"

But the price is $219!!!

I just wonder what the markup is on something like that.

Dixieart, BTW is where I got my Winsor & Newton Series 7 brushes. At that time they were only 8 bucks apiece!!

 

[marineboy]

But with that type of blower...

..the exhaust fumes are not coming anywhere near the brushes on the motor windings.

Even with combustible fumes being sucked through the blower, there is not danger of said fumes being ignited. The exhaust is pulled by a rotating cage with airflow being isolated brom the winding and brushes. No exhaust fumes are actually contacting the working of the motor, just the cage,

In addition, there\'s no danger here of exhaust paint build-up on the working parts of the motor..no chance of the things getting gummed up.

 

[dauber22]

I don\'t see what the big deal is. No fumes, no fun, I always say.

 

[Equus]

@ marineboy - Sounds like a very familiar discussion, neh?

@ supervike - I actually purchased my airbush compressor from them. Decently quick service from what I remember. Think my parents purchased my airbrush for a Christmas present there too. The savings on no-charge shipping on big purchase items makes them pretty cool.

 

[RedDawn]

Originally posted by provoke_me
so holding it in your hand and spraying isnt the best idea? DAMN...

You can do that, but speaking from experience it takes ages to scour the primer off your hands, and your fingernails, and from under your fingernails...lol

 

[Equus]

Well, I usually don\'t bother with the scrubbing part. I went to a week or so of workshops with gray primer all over one of my forearms from overspray.

 

[marineboy]

@ equus -- familiar but timely.. at all times.

 

[Equus]

Living in the balmy tropical paradise that is Seattle (*cough*cough*), I\'ve always thought a spray away might be a useful thing.