Turning a Plastic Bin into an Airbrush Spray Booth

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I recently got an airbrush! Follow along as I build a spray booth using an ordinary plastic bin and some random junk.
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@Swerewolf Жыл бұрын

So where did you get the 3D file for the ventilation thing? Do you have the STL files by chance or posted them somewhere like thingiverse?

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

I modeled them in TinkerCAD. I haven’t posted them, but that’s a good idea. I’ll look into that and when I figure out the best way to do this I’ll put the link in the description

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

I made the Tinkercad files public. There is now a link for them in the description.

@Swerewolf Жыл бұрын

@@MackeMakerSpace you rock! Thank you!

@jesterger Жыл бұрын

Hi Brother Bob. I am a recently retired maintence worker and have 45 years experience with airbrushes. I like what you did (mainly because it's close to what I made for my airbrushing). Two things that will help you. Your filter is a bit of overkill, that's why it's not drawing the fumes away fast enough. You can easily get by with a non-pleated filter. I buy 16" X 20" frameless, furnace hammock filters. You can cut to the size of your holder and you'll get like 8 pieces for $20 CAD. Next, replace the clear plastic tape with real, aluminum duct tape. Both of these can be found in the heating section of any hardware store. The plastic tape will not hold up as the glue dries out and loses it's stickiness.

@alexgra4363 11 ай бұрын

Hello. I see your comment was 8 months ago but I hope you see this. So it seems you know a lot about airbrush. I reacently bought one and gave not even tried yet because im about to build a booth. My question is. I have an unused vacuum cleaner and was thinking about using it for the ventilation, so the question is, is it too strong and if so should I use 1/2/3 of the fans in this video? Would appreciate the help :)

@jesterger 11 ай бұрын

@@alexgra4363 it would work, yes. If you can stand the noise. You still want to vent the fumes to the outside. The main purpose of the booth is to vent the fumes away from your face.

@alexgra4363 11 ай бұрын

@@jesterger yeah so what I was going to do and now when I know it works. I will use my Dremel and start with cutting the front part as to get direct access to the vacuum hole and then glue some sort of connection there for a ventilation pipe as to be able to out it a bit awat from the station itself for the noice. Then same thing on the exhaust part for a pipe that goes out the window. Thank you :)

@AndreaDeTogni 4 ай бұрын

Hey jester, sorry to question. I'm Italian and I look up what is a "furnace hammock filter". I find images but I cannot find how it's technically called in italian. Do you think that kitchen hood filters are ok for this job? Thanks! I'm also not sure what is a non-pleated filter...

@jesterger 4 ай бұрын

@@AndreaDeTogni Look for any flat, not woven. filter material. Aquarium filter material will work. Ebay or Amazon, is a good source. A kitchen hood filter would work. Not the best but better than nothing.

@robertfranklin5523 Жыл бұрын

Built something almost identical a number of years back. Used a PC power supply and some aluminium HVAC bits for ducting. A furnace filter fits he back of the plastic bin almost exactly. For a fan I got a 12v bilge blower meant for small boats. Not expensive and has the advantage of being spark proof, (gas fumes in the bilge), which I thought would be a good idea for solvent based paints. 20 years in a lab, safety first. Works a treat.

@TheClahey Жыл бұрын

The bilge blower is a great idea. I couldn't find anything explosion-proof AND affordable. Thanks for the very helpful tip.

@prometheuszero9 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I would have never even known or thought to look for something like the bilge blower. Great suggestion, they're pretty affordable right off Amazon

@patrickboatwright470 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding use of simple everyday items. Wonderful video.

@yvesdubois4964 Жыл бұрын

Very nice work, the spray booth is well designed and well done. Bravo !

@gustavomarrero4826 Жыл бұрын

Great proyect!, thank you for sharing

@arkham67 3 ай бұрын

What I like most about this is that you can change the orientation of the storage box to paint taller models. Thank you for this upload.

@brandtall9639 Жыл бұрын

Very smart. I did the same thing but cut the hole to the side. I used a Dewalt 600 cfm air mover designed to dry water damaged areas in a home. This is mounted remotely in front of a window or opening to the outdoors. The ducting is 6" flex and slides onto the (paint booth) sleeve purchased from box store. Easy on and off to move the booth out of the way when not in use. Love you design.

@milgeekmedia Жыл бұрын

Very well done... And as a bonus, I never knew about the Vatican Observatory! So there's something else I've learned about today! :)

@Lorddarthvader1701 Жыл бұрын

I like this idea, I have no area in my shop for a large permanent mounted spray booth, awesome video thank you for the Tinkercad files also.

@chriskennedy7860 9 ай бұрын

Cool idea,I've gotta try that.

@huddosworkshop9186 5 ай бұрын

Nice one I'm going to make one this week end thanks that's perfect for what I need😊

@randomstew Жыл бұрын

Great idea putting the lights on the outside and then a strip of replaceable tape on the inside. That idea alone is worth the price of admission.

@peterplantec7911 Жыл бұрын

This gave me some ideas on how to build my own. Thanks.

@eddiexx 19 күн бұрын

Interesting! ive heard though that rattle spray if sucked in concentrated amounts can ignite a fire when passing the fan. Something to keep in mind . Cheers

@MackeMakerSpace 17 күн бұрын

That's true, but I have no intention of using a rattle can with this. It's just for the airbrush, which uses compressed air instead of the highly flammable propellant of a rattle can.

@eddiexx 15 күн бұрын

@@MackeMakerSpace yeah also i think it has to be a considerable amount of spray to go that far. airbrush should work. very nice work on the booth, thanks for sharing it. Cheers

@rosemaryr.long-morgan9704 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Brother Bob. I too am on a tight budget, so great idea! God Bless /Rosemary

@chrisjohnstone2392 Жыл бұрын

Got to love the number of 'thingies' used Brother 🤣🤣

@marcelocampos8935 Жыл бұрын

Hello Brother . Very nice project. Thanks for share....

@USSRBot Жыл бұрын

I was going to make a cardboard paint booth but may go this route. TY

@malcolmhodgson7540 Жыл бұрын

I am sick to death of tripping over a couple of these large plastic bins that are currently empty but just blocking the place up! Tomorrow, I will have a spray booth! Great idea!

@I_Don_t_want_a_handle Жыл бұрын

What a straight up job. have a like.

@HartRaver 6 ай бұрын

I did something similar..2 bathroom ventilators,flex tubing and a special 3D print for ventilation holes in my window,so I can paint in the cld season also without having the flex tube out of window.

@bobyoung1698 Жыл бұрын

I have no idea what I'm doing but I just bought four miles of clear tape.👍😉

@majormanfredrex Жыл бұрын

The concept also works for a small sandblasting booth, but the extraction is not required. The spent sand can be poured out into a container and reused later.

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

Nice idea! I think you are right, though you would definitely want to redesign the plastic curtain to prevent blasting beads from flying out. I have used the beads in my research (long story) and I can say that they get EVERYWHERE. I think this is why commercial blasting cabinets are fully enclosed glove boxes.

@ElwinWay Жыл бұрын

Paint for airbrush should have the consistency of milk. Put some milk in a glass and swirl it round and note how it sticks and runs down the side. Your paint should be like this. That's my rough guide lol.

@zaboomba6635 Жыл бұрын

Skim milk specifically!

@the300poundleprechaun9 Жыл бұрын

thx for this and showing you can makea simple booth and dont need a fancy overpriced one.

@jonhudema1604 Жыл бұрын

MacGyver would be proud! well done Sir!

@jacekbrylka8837 Жыл бұрын

I am a modeler and atheist from Poland , congrats on your creativity , I made a paint chamber myself from an office cabinet on wheels . Best regards and good luck in the hobby .

@dustymojave 2 ай бұрын

I too am an atheist. Raised with Catholicism. I have several family members who are deeply involved in the Catholic Church. Some people seem to need a Greater Being. Some of us do not. I say " To each his own." I consider our religion to be the very oldest of all. I find atheists to be more likely to be truly Good people than those who follow a God. We are more inclined to take personal accountability for what we do or do not do than those who lean on some god for "guidance" and "forgiveness". That said, the Brother here seems a good fellow. I hate Noone for their religion unless they use it as a tool to hate others. In the history of man I think the 2 biggest killers have been religion and greed. And there is a great deal of overlap between the 2 categories.

@DominicNJ73 Жыл бұрын

Great job Father. Always nice to see our priests repping themselves on KZfaq and especially as a maker.

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just for clarification, I’m a brother, not a priest. (That is, I am a vowed religious, but not ordained for sacramental ministry)

@dustymojave 2 ай бұрын

My cousin is an Oblate at St. Andrew's Abby in Southern California. She's been working with the brothers there for about 35 years. Before watching this video I was entirely unaware that the Vatican HAS an Observatory. Interesting.

@fromthebackofmymind 7 ай бұрын

Microwave fan is ac brushless spark free, no ignition from volatile fumes. About 20 watt power consumption.

@kaptennemo1043 11 ай бұрын

super awesome

@mikeellis5347 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am getting into airbrushing plastic car model kits . You provided some good ideas for making one. Like you my funds are limited (fixed income on disability) . Only thing is I will have to rethink how to do the try for the filter. I don't have a 3D printer. Also there are plenty videos on KZfaq for airbrushing. And books on Amazon for it. Thanks and good luck on your airbroshing.

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

If you are okay with something a little less aesthetic, you can replace the 3d prints with cardboard and duct tape.

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

The vent tubing really isn’t necessary for airbrushing, as long as you aren’t using the box for anything with real fumes. The filter alone should suffice.

@fromthebackofmymind 7 ай бұрын

Cardboard rolled and hot glued. You can even use an old long sleeve shirt for ducting.

@sirclarkmarz Жыл бұрын

I made one out of a bin and a bathroom exhaust fan I've used it so much now it has paint stalactite hanging from the top

@tonybear7071 Жыл бұрын

wow this helps a lot

@techandpitstop4228 8 ай бұрын

Nice informotive video

@decjorden7112 Жыл бұрын

Great work can you please tell me what's the best airbrush but not too expensive would appreciate your advice thanks

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

I am fairly new to airbrushing myself. I only acquired one a few months ago, and it was literally the cheapest one on Amazon. Once I get more practice and learn what I need in an airbrush, I will start researching for quality. One thing seems to be true: you get what you pay for. The cheap one I bought works, but I already see several things that aren't great with it, and that better quality airbrush systems would do much better.

@chzuniga1 3 ай бұрын

Muy buena idea, gracias lo tratare de hacer,

@hondahirny Жыл бұрын

The fan you used is called an “axial fan.” They’re great at moving air, but only when there is little resistance. If you look at the fans used in heating/cooling systems, they use a “centrifugal blower.” These fans work much better when moving air through filters and ducts. While a more powerful axial fan will work better, it’s not the best for that application. If you can find a moderate size centrifugal blower, it will work great. Perhaps a small fan from a old car would work. Also, bathroom exhaust fans use same type. Love the creativity on a budget. Fun video :)

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

I did in fact get a different fan (as mentioned at the end of the video). It cost a few dollars more, which is what I was originally trying to avoid.

@simonbarnes7620 Жыл бұрын

Answer you can make a spray booth from lots of things….. if you have the ancillaries and extras to hand, I made one from a cardboard box but I had fan, lights, ducting turntable to hand. The thing is unless you are doing a lot of spraying and enamels a lot you don’t need a spray booth, I built one because I thought it was one of those things you had to have, I didn’t.

@v7w37 7 ай бұрын

Would this work without a filter? Still with the fan but without the filter in front?

@MackeMakerSpace 7 ай бұрын

It would work okay if you are using acrylic paint or something similar that isn't hazardous. However, the point of the filter is to trap paint particulates. Without it, you may find paint exiting the tube at the other end.

@sayntgeorge Жыл бұрын

I’m happy to have found your account, do you take donations for hobby supplies?

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

sayntgeorge, Thank you for asking. I am glad that you enjoy my work. I do not have anything set up at the moment for accepting donations, but I am open to the idea.

@mestevep12 Жыл бұрын

Very nice work !!..what are the filter pad details please ??

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

I used a Valeo #715746 filter, but for airbrush work any decent filter will do. If I upgrade to working with more potent materials, I would upgrade the filter to something rated for fumes.

@mestevep12 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your prompt reply, ..so this is a vehicle filter ???

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@williamhoenstine5057 Жыл бұрын

What is the size and where did you get the filter?

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

I used a Valeo #715746 filter, but for airbrush work any decent filter will do. If I upgrade to working with more potent materials, I would upgrade the filter to something rated for fumes.

@darthmaul921 Жыл бұрын

spectacular friend where you can download the stl files? Thanks a lot

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

Please see my responses to the pinned comment by The Daily Smoosh

@AdamusPrime76 Жыл бұрын

So the Vatican can’t spring for safety devices like a paint booth? I’m confused.

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

It’s my hobby, not my job. The channel is not sponsored by the Vatican.

@thewrongguy Жыл бұрын

Where can i buy that aurbrush kit

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

I got it from Amazon. It was one of the cheapest ones. If you are looking for quality, there are many better options but they probably cost a bit more.

@scottnadeau5280 5 ай бұрын

great video ...........But why does the Vatican have have a observatory

@MackeMakerSpace 5 ай бұрын

To do good science, and in so doing, to show the world that faith and science are compatible and that the Church supports science.

@BrotherNo Жыл бұрын

I love this budget idea but in my case no ventilation so I go outside.

@BobMuir100 Жыл бұрын

Sir, I am encouraged Bob England

@MrKswildman Жыл бұрын

Is the fan sealed?

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

Sort of. It’s not a perfect seal made with proper sealant, but the transparent tape seals the air path so the fan is drawing only from inside the spray booth.

@OidHunter 10 ай бұрын

You're a bit weird but your guide is well constructed, I like it

@Mikyll1969 Жыл бұрын

I think... by"a little underpowered" ... you mean the inexpensive computer fan was a LOTTLE underpower... but it is a nice build idea and start, overall

@breadandbutter0080 Жыл бұрын

i had the same problem with the fan being too weak so I just bought a fan inline duct, very cheat

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

That’s what I ended up doing too. It will come in handy when I scale up to ventilate the entire workbench

@chauffeurmarco Жыл бұрын

It's basic electrical mounting but I'm surprised that a Priest would knows that

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

I am surprised that you are surprised. First, a small correction. I am not a priest. I am a religious brother. (The difference is technical but important for us.) However, there are many priests and brothers (and sisters) who have a wide variety of skills and expertise covering just about every discipline imaginable. Did you know that the first computer science laboratory in Belgium was set up by Mons. Georges Lemaitre, a Catholic priest who was also the originator of the Big Bang theory?

@chauffeurmarco Жыл бұрын

@@MackeMakerSpace something I didn’t know. But it’s not surprising because I’m atheist, so don’t know nothing in this field.

@cali-zior Жыл бұрын

●●●You've had that mini compressor for a long time because I want to buy one of those it seems good●●●

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

I bought it just a few months ago, from Amazon. (It was included in a kit with the airbrush.) I bought basically the cheapest thing on the site. I think it's a little underpowered, and has no pressure control. It's okay as a starter kit, but if you are going to invest in airbrushing, I would recommend getting a better compressor.

@websitesthatneedanem 7 ай бұрын

Why not just use a Cooker Hood?!

@bgrant1512 Жыл бұрын

A good cheap solution.

@stefanog63 Жыл бұрын

Scusami ma ha parlato di costruire una cabina di verniciatura economica...ma non sono d'accordo perché utilizzi uno strumento molto costoso che non tutti hanno a disposizione: una stampante 3 D!!!

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

Hai ragione, ma si può costruire tutte le cose che ho stampato di cartone. Ho usato la stampante 3d perché c’è l’ho una stampante, ma se non avrei avuto la stampante, avrei costruito le cose di cartone.

@exodecal Ай бұрын

this ia not really a tight budget spraybooth...coz u used a 3d printer 😅 but nice spraybooth anyway 👍

@big-joe-momma 2 ай бұрын

Looking at your last name and wondering if we are related

@MackeMakerSpace 2 ай бұрын

No idea.

@tinmanozzie 5 ай бұрын

can'rt afford a small spray booth, but can afford a 3D printer?

@CherudexGaming Жыл бұрын

it's better to use also a facemask

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

When dealing with potentially harmful airborne materials (vapors, aerosols, powders, sawdust, etc.) it is always advisable to use adequate personal protective gear regardless of the external setup. That being said, acrylic paints in the small quantities of an airbrush are not as hazardous as some materials, unless you are doing a lot of painting or are breathing the stuff directly.

@CherudexGaming Жыл бұрын

@@MackeMakerSpace they are not toxic, but it's better to not have stuff in lungs, just a precaution

@airbrushfilmpjes Жыл бұрын

eh... low budged... lol

@3dimensiondepartment579 Жыл бұрын

wala namang kuwenta ung mini air compressor.

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

(Sorry, I don't speak tagalog). The mini air compressor that came with the kit isn't entirely useless. I have painted a few things with it by now, and it kind of works. Anyway, if I had the chance to get a better compressor, I would. It would be nice to be able to control the pressure, and if the pressure were a little higher.

@richardsanders3567 6 ай бұрын

Using a 3d printer is a bit of a cheat as not everyone has access to one and you said this build was going to be as cheap as possible tsk tsk

@Custerd1 10 ай бұрын

You’re broke but you have a 3D printer?

@grahambate3384 Жыл бұрын

i not to sure, but i think a religious man should not be using magic, cheers graham.

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

Movie magic doesn't count :)

@stewall101 9 ай бұрын

You seem to have a whole heap of tools at hand, including a 3D printer BUT you are cheaping out on a airbrush spray booth. YOu could have bought one cheaper than what you spent on parts. Typical!

@daveb572 Жыл бұрын

Just an idea here, I'll be building one of these booths for myself. I thought the computer fan might be underpowered for your project. I'm in the process of aquiring the parts I need for my own booth. I'm using a bathroom vent fan which is quite a bit more powerful. This might be an option for you, too. They aren't all that expensive and readily available at any hardware store.

@daveb572 Жыл бұрын

I'll be using AC to power the vent fan and adding an AC outlet to the enclosure. That way I can power the LED light strips with a cell phone wall charger and USB cable.

@MackeMakerSpace Жыл бұрын

You are right -- it is underpowered. I mention so near the end of the video (14:53). I also mention that I ordered a more powerful fan that is intended for ventilation. It happens to be a bathroom vent fan, just like what you suggest (though I didn't say that explicitly). And yes, it works great!