DIY Budget Vapor Blasting Cabinet

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video i build a budget Vapor Blasting Cabinet out of a sandblasting cabinet and some items purchased from amazon. Below i have listed links to the items on amazon as well as the costs in Canadian dollars at time of the build. You may be able to find these parts for less. You will also need a good compressor. To run a vapor blaster you should have machine that can provide 15CFM @ 40-60 working psi. If you have an air compressor that is smaller than a 5hp you can run a vapor blasting machine just not for extended periods of time. My compressor is a 2hp 30 gallon.
Total cost $397 + taxes = $444.64 cad
Used sandblast cabinet from Market place or craigslist- $100
5 gallon pail from Canadian tire - $5
Foot pedal - $32 www.amazon.ca/Pneumatic-Posit...
Air line - $30 www.amazon.ca/Solution4patio-...
Tubing - $17 www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B004...
Check valve - $15 www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01M...
Blast nozzle - $30 www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B097...
Glass beads - $40 www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07H...
Pump - $86 www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08B...
Hose clamps - $2
Various PVC fittings - $20 Rona
Spray can Flex seal - $20 Canadian tire
UPGRADE
Casters - $47 www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08D...

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@angrysweet8932 5 ай бұрын

There may be many videos on this topic, but yours is by far the best one. Great job man ! Regards from Spain.

@eastcoastpalominocollector3970 10 ай бұрын

I like the idea of making a cheaper vaper hone. That said I actually went out and bought a vapor hone that was made specially for vapor honing, and this is why. A steel cabinet and a steel work grate will rust. It doesn't sound like a big deal, but the small particles of rust and steel get into the slurry and you force it through the tip with the rest of your media. Basically contaminating your media and impregnating it into the aluminum part that you are trying to restore. I would recommend people buy an abs plastic cabinet for this reason. They are available and not that expensive. That's my only recommendation. Your conversion looks great , and your video is very good. 👍

@Moto-MX96 29 күн бұрын

Any links for a plastic cabinet

@masterofnonetv8361 2 ай бұрын

I put a wiper on mine that was a universal kit for a side by side utv and powered with a 24 amp computer inverter, had to mod the wiper arm though, this coupled with a bright led light from harborfreight that I just set on the glass so it shines directly down on the part and good pair of solid rubber gloves from ebay. These things made my cabinet a dream to operate!

@TNTMOTO 2 ай бұрын

Can you link me the gloves

@patrickgab4230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much from Austria for your Video! Nice that you share your idea of an DIY Vapour Blaster. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@elementjob Жыл бұрын

Easiest vapor blasting build video i ever saw! Goodjob!

@zx10danny1 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! You going to really make your project bikes pop now!

@JMc.D Жыл бұрын

It’s a cool build. Straight to the point, easy to follow. Thank you.

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@pierrelarocque3214 Жыл бұрын

Bravo. Keep it simple. Great success. Magnifique. Hard to do better and simpler. Bravo again.

@johnanderson7988 Жыл бұрын

I already upgraded my Clarke beadblast cabinet but like some others I think I'll look for a used cabinet and make this one. I have a buddy that has a shop that repairs MX bikes and he has small vapor blast cabinet (microhone?) that does amazing work. I like your idea and it has more capacity at that. Thanks for sharing. I also restore MX bikes. Primarily from to 70's era.

@Kendrick_Tiller Жыл бұрын

Great video Iv been contemplating building one for projects this winter and you just sold me on it!

@jwald6795 Жыл бұрын

Man thanks for showing this. I'm going to make one of these. I have a bead blaster but I think I'll keep it and buy a different cabinet so I can have both .

@tobygathergood4990 Жыл бұрын

I'm in BC, (Thompson-Okanagan) as well. I buy quite a lot from Princess. Well done on the build! I've been meaning to put together a wet media blast cabinet for some time. Hopefully this spring will see it done.

@homemadetools Жыл бұрын

Nice job. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

@stevebloke5455 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one that's going to come in handy, it's amazing how these machines make aluminium look new again. Thanks for posting it was rather interesting. Keep up the good work.

@TNTMOTO 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for watching

@MrSillypoptart 5 ай бұрын

Amazing work! Im going to make one just like this!

@DennisonsThe 2 жыл бұрын

That works well! Way to go! Much easier way to clean aluminum parts!

@e.a.7265 9 ай бұрын

This is awesome. Just what I am looking for. Thank you for this video.

@TNTMOTO 9 ай бұрын

Glad i could help

@geneva760 Жыл бұрын

Well done. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

@lancesmeal8853 Жыл бұрын

Thx for the vid. Picking up a nice blaster this week n I'll use ur vid to convert it....

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Hope everything goes smooth and you can began you vapor blasting right away.

@kensartisticflowsacrylicpo8686 7 ай бұрын

been wanting to get a dry blast but i may convert it to a wet blast. great vid by the way.

@12bmxdude12 Жыл бұрын

i am going to build one myself, thanks for sharing!

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

If you can find a used seamless blast cabinet it is even better.

@geofffagg3855 7 ай бұрын

Great video.

@jackydacunha294 Жыл бұрын

Thank uou for this video guy!!

@shawnmcatee895 4 күн бұрын

For really incredible cleaning, add a little Dawn dish-washing soap to the water.

@TNTMOTO 4 күн бұрын

@@shawnmcatee895 I am thinking of building another cabinet just for that purpose

@lawrenceveinotte 2 жыл бұрын

Good job.

@coloradodirtbike5930 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to build one as well.

@chandler__21 8 ай бұрын

Very nice I’ll eventually come back to this when I’m ready to make one of these. The only troubling this is having a compressor big enough to run it. Which I suppose you could use a small compressor and take your time. I wouldn’t use it 24/7 anyways it would be nice to clean engine cases with.

@TNTMOTO 8 ай бұрын

I use a 30 gallon. Just takes more time.

@billl7551 Жыл бұрын

Yeah you have some technical build issues, but well done video on the topic!! All novices should come here first!!! Most complete and to the point on a DIY build. I hope you come back with the details of issues, and solutions. Keep us informed on techniques for media/water ratio and pump durability. Super good to have a component listing. Thumbs UP!

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

Only issue I am having is the box leaks like crazy. The original assembler did not seal anything. And my sealing job did not help much. The vapor blasting part is awesome. All my parts come out looking amazing. I am planning to upgrade to a welded seemless blast box.

@billl7551 Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO I saw that leak. Polysulfone sealant will fix that - it is aircraft fuel tank sealant(2- part). $65 for a quart at Vans Aircraft. Thanks for a fast reply!

@Marc757 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a nissin rear caliper bracket off a 90-94 Honda CR :D

@TNTMOTO 7 ай бұрын

89 :)

@Kx5hundo 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thats cool

@exemjazhuel3428 10 ай бұрын

the HTMR gun is a must will speed the job

@DTRB56 2 жыл бұрын

When pushing pipe over a fitting and it’s difficult/tight. Dip the end of the pipe into a mug of freshly boiled water for 30 seconds.before pushing over the fitting.

@TNTMOTO 2 жыл бұрын

will do thankyou

@abcanimal Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO also its a good idea to use pvc cement primer. It's usually a purple dye the you put on the fitting before putting on the cement.

@jayflow7949 Жыл бұрын

Yes This is A Very Handy Trick Especially With Cars I’ve Even Used The Heat From The Hot Exhaust Manifold & The Cars Cigarette Lighter, Even a Match Works At The Right Distance Away By Using The Heat Without Catching The Rubber On Fire… 🔥🤦‍♂️🔥🤷‍♂️😂😂😂

@HooligansMx 11 ай бұрын

The one I ordered wasn't to bad. It's not big enough to fit a frame in but bug enough to do just about everything else on the bike I thunk I paid about $1000 and already had an air compressor but the unit I bought only needs a 5-10cfm air compressor

@PremixandPedals 2 жыл бұрын

Great video...Best one I have seen for this type of build! I just need a garage so I can build one. One question...what size compressor are you using to run that?

@TNTMOTO 2 жыл бұрын

30 gallon 2hp

@Mr.Winston Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Just picked up a sandblasting cabinet for some bike builds I’ve got coming up. I was wondering if it was possible to convert it to a vapour blaster because the results look fantastic and softer on the aluminium parts. I know what I’m doing this weekend! 👍

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad to hear this helps you out.

@adamh3470 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work TNT. The more you can do at home the better,not waiting for other people and you can get the results you want. What psi did you have on the compressor?

@TNTMOTO 2 жыл бұрын

135 psi max

@gustafgunnarsson2478 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! How Did you get the hose from the pump thru the cabinet? Drill a hole with a fitting?

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

Fed it up through the bottom. But a fitting or hole would be better in the long run.

@tomek860 3 ай бұрын

Great DIY👍👍 what aircompressor have you used?

@TNTMOTO 3 ай бұрын

30 gallon Mastercraft 155 psi 1.9hp. Bought it used 8 years ago. Still working. I have to wait for it to catch up but I got it on marketplace for $150. 60 gallon 5hp is the way to gonif you want continuous air and no wait time. 80 gallon is the way to go for business.

@sacbmw 7 ай бұрын

Sir, your video is excellent. Thanks for freely sharing your knowledge and experience. I think I’m getting the full understanding of what’s going on. In dry blasting, you siphon your media by pumping air thru a venturi. In this case you pump the ‘media' unto that same port on the gun and you get flow all of the time. When you add air, you get the media to work. More pressure gets more work done faster, but the media breaks down faster. And this process is incredibly clean, other than struggling with a leaky cabinet. 😜 One thing that you originally mentioned, but has not come up once, is the use of a vacuum cleaner. It’s not clear to me why vacuum would be necessary. Did you end up using that port you put in the back? Also, how did your plastic covered window work out? I use those in my dry cabinet, but I’m hoping they might not be required. Along those lines, can you see very well while working or is some frequent window cleaner or spraying required? Lastly, do you just play it by ear when it’s time to change your media? I lied, one more thing: can you reconfirm the mix of beads to water that you’ve settled on? Thanks a heap for your contribution.

@TNTMOTO 7 ай бұрын

I don't use a particular ratio of bead but is probably around 15%. No vacuum. A wiper on the inside would be very helpful and better lighting. I will be upgrading to a stainless cabinet when I can make one bur for now this does what I need at a minimal cost.

@rucciolo1 7 ай бұрын

Buonasera,che pressione bar/psi serve come aria?

@suedehayes1817 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I was wondering how well this works on an aluminum gasket surface. Does it damage it or does it leave a good surface to seal on.

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

I think it would be fine.

@jarnosaarinen4583 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, might be good to raise it up? looks like my back wouldn't like it for very long!

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

Yes it would be better to have it raised I plan on adding extensions at some point.

@jarnosaarinen4583 10 ай бұрын

@@TNTMOTO Thanks for the Video I am going to give it a go! Cheers!!

@Galaxiiee02 8 ай бұрын

Just picked up a steal on facebook! $50 blasting cabinet so now im following your vid as a how to. So with the 40-60psi, does setting the psi lower mean it’s harder to clean the part? And the higher you go on psi the more it removes that shiny finish?

@TNTMOTO 8 ай бұрын

Higher psi leaves a rougher surface lower psi smooths it out

@trevorhillard7760 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use the nozzle that comes with the cabinet, or does it not work as well as the one you show for wet blasting?

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

It will not work very well

@ryanstone8209 Жыл бұрын

What are the advantages of this versus just using it as a sandblaster or other abrasive media? Thank you for the video, well done.

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

Vapor blasting gives soft metals a very finished polished look. It is great for aluminum. Regular blasting is great for rust and paint removal to prep for paint or powder coating.

@ryanstone8209 Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO I have a sand blasting cabinet and occasionally blast rust off, but I haven't shot aluminum (though I would expect it to be course as you mention with sand). Wasn't sure if glass bead or other media would clean it without "etching" it, but this is the obvious solution. Once again good job on the video and thank you for the explanation!

@hbseth1867 Жыл бұрын

Check valve is necessary? I mean, we have constant air pressure while in use... If water creeps back it just gets blown out when you use it next, right?

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

It's not just water. It's a glass bead slurry. It's a long distance between the gun and your foot pedal. The slurry pump is always running. I don't thing the slurry would be good for the pedal. The check valve is a very cheap equipment safety feature.

@astroman1159 Жыл бұрын

Do you have the sizes for the pvc fittings can’t seem to figure what ones to buy

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

I will have to get back to you. Basically I bought the pump first. Then I took the threaded fitting to the hardware store and matched everything up.

@bobbys2160 Жыл бұрын

the blast tip is unavailable at amazon. who is it made by so i can find a alternative blast gun thanks

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

I believe this is the same one www.amazon.ca/HOLDWIN-Blasting-Carbide-Sandblaster-Stainless/dp/B07X4C9R1M/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=vapor+blast+nozzle&qid=1676928918&sr=8-10

@transmitterguy478 Жыл бұрын

How long does the blasting media last? Approx in Canadian hours.😎

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

A long time as long as you watch your pressures. And it can be cleaned. Also you need to keep everything clean before you blast it.

@laautiquiroz3086 Жыл бұрын

hello, will it work for a long period of time with a 4hp 14CFM compressor? Thank you

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

at what psi are you getting 14cfm?

@xxxmikeyjock Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO mine will do 11scfm at 100psi according to the label and they call it a "5hp" , it feeds my sand blast cabinet really well. he likely has something similar and would run your conversion close to 100% duty

@chrisheath7500 Жыл бұрын

what SCFM compressor are you using? I have this entire setup ready but my compressor is too small. Also where did you get the air control pedal? Nice job, makes me feel way better about my system.

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

there are links to everything in the description i am using a 30 gallon compressor running at a regulated 40 to 60 psi. i cant remember what the cfm is but its not great. 7.7 cfm at 40psi

@chrisheath7500 Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO Thank you!!!!

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

@@chrisheath7500 no problem.

@mgamgc Жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks. I have made one using your instrucitons and don't get any significant abrasion, despite correct flow and 60psi pressure. I have 2 cups of glass beads in 1.5 gal of water. Is it worth trying some garnet instead of the glass beads? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix/improve the action?

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

What metal are you blasting?

@mgamgc Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO aluminium, so it should be working.

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

@@mgamgc yes that is strange. do you have the water and air hooked up to the right ports on the gun?

@mgamgc Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO I think so - I have tried both options. The air directly into the back fitting caused blow back into the pump so I switched to having the water flowing straight into the handle with the air into the side port. The water flow does seem to be overpowered by the air flow after a second of blasting, so there may be a problem inside the nozzle. I've had it apart and can't see anything obvious.

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

@@mgamgc it's the nozzle. Open it up and remove the rubber piece

@davecox900 Жыл бұрын

What size CFM compressor are you using ?

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

i am using a 30 gallon compressor running at a regulated 40 to 60 psi. 7.7 cfm at 40psi

@davecox900 Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO ok that’s ok I have a compressor it’s 14.7 cfm so I should be ok with that I thought you needed 30 + For some reason

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

@@davecox900 I have to let mine catch up. Yours you be able to run continually.

@cyber_Dean Жыл бұрын

How long did that bit take?

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

couple of minutes. Its not a fast process. but the end results are very rewarding.

@astroman1159 Жыл бұрын

Is there anyway to filter out that water and reuse it

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

The water is in a loop from the bucket to the cabinet. It does not get wasted. It winds up evaporating when not in use.

@samboiii9473 3 ай бұрын

Can you share more information on the pvc fittings or links?

@TNTMOTO 3 ай бұрын

Just picked them up at my local hardware store. took the fitting from the pump in with me and found a pvc that fit.

@samboiii9473 3 ай бұрын

What are the caps that you put in that screw into each other

@TNTMOTO 3 ай бұрын

@@samboiii9473 Are you referring to the white reducers or the grey barb hose adapter?

@samboiii9473 3 ай бұрын

@@TNTMOTOthe screw in things at 10:56-11:08 in the video and the grey fittings as well haha sorry I’m asking a million questions that’s just the last part of my build

@TNTMOTO 3 ай бұрын

@@samboiii9473 no problem. those where reducers to get the size down for the grey barb fittings. took me from i believe 1 1/4 inch down to a 1/2 inch barb fitting

@Projectchasingthewild Жыл бұрын

Your link to the nozzle is no longer working .. what kind of nozzle do you recommend?

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

www.amazon.ca/HOLDWIN-Blasting-Carbide-Sandblaster-Stainless/dp/B07X4C9R1M/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=38F464FDDUABI&keywords=blast+nozzle&qid=1689379393&sprefix=blast+nozzle%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

Make sure to remove the rubber piece inside the nozzle

@firebird14420 Жыл бұрын

Can you just use water?? Thanks 👍 great job!!

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

With no abrasive? No

@NguyenMinhTamQL63 Жыл бұрын

Hi! What pressure does this machine need?

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

20 to 60

@NguyenMinhTamQL63 Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO ❤️

@matiastorres6356 Жыл бұрын

Buenas noche con cuanto de precion de aire se usa

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

40 to 60. Too much pressure and the beads will break

@koenvermeulen3973 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video ! I did almost the same build but do not get the result u've got. Could you please help me out

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

Sure , What pump did you buy? What gun? What media? And what material are you using it on?

@koenvermeulen3973 Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO made a stupid mistake by switching the water supply to the air and reverse... Tried it today and now i get a result. Not yet what i want but we are coming close. I currently have a pump with 7m3/h but i've ordered a bigger one. What pressure do you use? I read that 70 psi is the max for the glass beads?

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

@@koenvermeulen3973 I regulate between 10 and 60 depending on what finish I am going for

@koenvermeulen3973 Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO thank you! And the waterflow stays the same? You just play with the air pressure?

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

@@koenvermeulen3973 yes waterflow stays the same

@koltont1959 Жыл бұрын

what psi do you use

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

40-60 for the initial blasting. then 10-20 from further away for the smoothing out.

@koltont1959 Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO ok thank you

@terrytanner6341 2 жыл бұрын

What gun did you buy?

@cuerammer 2 жыл бұрын

Look under "Blast Nozzle" in the links he gave. Click "SHOW MORE" at the bottom of his video.

@TNTMOTO 2 жыл бұрын

Just a cheap gun off amazon. its in the video description

@richardepps8500 Жыл бұрын

Wish you could have shown the thing blasting...

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

I will be updating my cabinet soon. The internals will be the same. I will show blasting at that time.

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

I do have some video of it running on my CR500 restoration videos

@koko-cf9uu Жыл бұрын

Hello Help you please me (You making what powder name)

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

The glass bead?

@koko-cf9uu Жыл бұрын

Thank you., 💕

@cm5838 Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing princess auto = harbor freight

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

yes

@200xcBruce Жыл бұрын

I like to heat tubing instead of struggling with it.

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

This is true.

@UniqueChannel654654 Жыл бұрын

Don't use contact cement to connect PVC. Use PVC glue after primer.

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

Good point. I said contact cement in the video but it is pvc cement that I used.

@JoseOrtiz-zx8sf Жыл бұрын

That's not vapor, just water :).

@TNTMOTO Жыл бұрын

It is water combined with air. Industry has named it "Vapor honing" or "Vapor blasting"

@JoseOrtiz-zx8sf Жыл бұрын

@@TNTMOTO Wish I had known about it before I sold my blast cabinet a year ago, I just hated the dust and switched to electrolisis rust removal but this might be a good alternative :). Thanks.