Been modifying a small benchtop blast cabinet.

I try to remember to look when I am out in the shop later. I checked my amazon history but did not see it there. I have had it for a few years and don't remember where I bought it. Hopefully it will say on the unit
OK I found it. While I did not buy it from amazon, It is for sale there. HERE is the link. It is called the Skat Blast Super-Pro Abrasive Shaker 6120-11 and Skat Blast Super-Pro Abrasive Shaker Variable Speed Control 6120-09.
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OK I found it. While I did not buy it from amazon, It is for sale there. HERE is the link. It is called the Skat Blast Super-Pro Abrasive Shaker 6120-11 and Skat Blast Super-Pro Abrasive Shaker Variable Speed Control 6120-09.
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So do you think the speed control is worth it?

I cobbled together a shaker for my powder coat pot with a DC wiper motor off eBay and it made a huge difference. I don’t need the shake at first when the pot is full but as I use up the powder and the flow lessens I start feeding in the shake speed and it keeps even until the bottom of the pot.
 
OK I found it. While I did not buy it from amazon, It is for sale there. HERE is the link. It is called the Skat Blast Super-Pro Abrasive Shaker 6120-11 and Skat Blast Super-Pro Abrasive Shaker Variable Speed Control 6120-09.
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You can probably get a better deal than Amazon if you go to tptools.com. They own scat. Been nothing less than a pleasure dealing with them
 
You can probably get a better deal than Amazon if you go to tptools.com. They own scat. Been nothing less than a pleasure dealing with them
Here is a link.


So do you think the speed control is worth it?

I cobbled together a shaker for my powder coat pot with a DC wiper motor off eBay and it made a huge difference. I don’t need the shake at first when the pot is full but as I use up the powder and the flow lessens I start feeding in the shake speed and it keeps even until the bottom of the pot.

Yeah, I like the feature.
 
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So do you think the speed control is worth it?

At first I ran it at about 50% so I figured the speed control was worth it. One time I still had a little drop out so I moved it to 100% and there it has stayed ever since. So now I don't think the speed control is that useful in my situation. However, I think it will greatly depend on the blast material that you are using and the brand/configuration of your blast cabinet.
You can probably get a better deal than Amazon if you go to tptools.com. They own scat. Been nothing less than a pleasure dealing with them
Yep, I think that is where I bought mine.
 
used some spring loaded wooden batts to press the panels in place.
used liquid nails to glue them in. Unfortunately the paint didn't take in areas due to silicone spray on them , or some other contaminant. Had to use a rattle can when I saw my can went bad. Not going to add mineral spirits to cans before I close them. Think it might be causing a problem.
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used some spring loaded wooden batts to press the panels in place.
used liquid nails to glue them in. Unfortunately the paint didn't take in areas due to silicone spray on them , or some other contaminant. Had to use a rattle can when I saw my can went bad. Not going to add mineral spirits to cans before I close them. Think it might be causing a problem.
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Very nice clamping down setup!! Paint difficulties aside, that came out great!
 
used some spring loaded wooden batts to press the panels in place.
used liquid nails to glue them in. Unfortunately the paint didn't take in areas due to silicone spray on them , or some other contaminant. Had to use a rattle can when I saw my can went bad. Not going to add mineral spirits to cans before I close them. Think it might be causing a problem.
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So is this going to be a siphon setup? That’s what I’m running and couldn’t be more happy with it
 
yes, I am making some 1/2 copper pipes with an air drop from a second. bending it so it's more comfortable in the cabinet. There's not a lot of room. will be shortening the hoses too. Been working on the shaker.. Gotta order a PWM speed controller,. The shaker was easy, the electronics are less easy for me. Tried going direct potentiometer but it's too sensitive and gets hot fast. Just took a slug of brass drilled a hole off center and pressed it on the shaft. works surprisingly well.. Well not that surprising, since that's all a vibrator is. But the Mabuchi 380 motor is all it needs. bored out a PVC pipe to fit the motor in and will mount it to the cabinet. tested a shake and it really got the stuff moving down. Going to add feet to raise the cabinet up for draining the abrasive. Gotta drill a hole in the center and make a new plug. Considered using a rubber stopper. Also gotta make a plug for the existing air fitting hole. In my opinion it's in a bad spot and needs to move to under my glove so it's not impinging movement, just moving with me. I have new plastic, but not going to use it until I play with the cabinet some more. I have a bunch of stuff to blast for rust removal. I picked up some coal slag medium at tractor supply 50lbs for 12.99 may have been a mistake to go medium I was going to get the fine but when I saw the fine leaking out, it looked real fine, too fine... more like fine glass bead (which I already have). so I get it home, open it up to pour into a bucket for safe keeping and discover it says for 1/4" nozzles... My current nozzle is smaller than that. Hoping it goes through with no problem.
 
Small speed 400 (also more correctly known as a Mabuchi 380) motor.
Cut a small 7/16 piece of brass, then drilled it off center. Wound up being a press fit ... yea baby.
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Bored a PVC pipe for its housing, and added holes for cooling. Still haven't figured out how to add proper cooling. I might see about a fan blade for it.
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