hi, what is that paint were you paynted your cabinet, because i'm thinking of building but what kind of paynt ir that it is some what made from rubber or just a ordinary paint
I bought your plans 6 months ago or so and it was money well spent! There was a ton of info and great detail you provided, and admittedly I had to watch some of them multiple times haha. I couldn't be more happy with this vapor blastor though, you really took the time to test what parts work well for this and your parts list and links were extremely helpful for purchasing!
I used rubber resin for 3D printing as a sealer. Just use an infrared lamp and it’s dry in 2 seconds. It has a tick viscosity and I can brush it on with a hand paint brush anywhere. And the best part is that the rubber resin is strong enough to withstand blasting. Literally no dry time and done in an hour with 8-9 layers.
What a fantastic guy and wise words: “maybe, you can build something”. Absolutely, building, developing yourself as opposed to buying is the true path of life and mankind. Im in just two days in your videos but ultimately supporting already!
I just built my own out of wood too. Metal base bottom. 40 by 20 inside. $45 cost. Found the air duct that I used for the base funnel. Not pressure sealed for water but I could up grade it. I'm just using walnut shells. I'm only 14, so I think any one can do this. :) Great video. By the way, Truck bed liner on wood is cheat. Two coats work.
wow, dude, this is fantastic, Love the fact you build it yourself and out of timber :) The results are amazing. Timber is one of my favourite things to work with as Its super fun.
You had me at 'I'm a mechanical engineer.' I watched your video on the HF months ago, but didn't know you were an engineer, or I would have subscribed back then. AWESOME build!! Can't wait until I can make one! I have a chance to get a used Sludgemaster submersible trash pump sma3-a for the price of a Tsurumi. Think that's a good idea? Sooo glad I watched the video with you and Shane, keep up the great work!!
Thanks for all the compliments. That pump you mentioned is air operated? Consumes up to 80 cfm? I'd go with an electric pump since air for this process is already at a premium.
Just bought the plans, I plan on using my harbor freight cabinet for dedicated dry blasting. The wet cabinet will be for finishing purposes or anything that does not fit in my other cabinet.
You have to make sure your fish are happy in your Vapor honing cabinet...I had to come back and watch this video again my friend. I was not aware that you were a mechanical engineer. I am a chemical engineer and I dislike it. I found a business that I wanted to invest in. It is a small engine business. As I was negotiating with the owner he decides out of the blue to retire and all of a sudden I have access to a plethora of customers. I had the idea of doing free pickup and delivery because I cannot have customers coming to my house because of where I live. I figured that I can rent or buy a shop as I move forward. So now It will be my small engine repair and mobile welding business. I am finding out that all my ideas were things he was already doing and people love what he was offering. There is almost no competition. The businesses that exist do not take new customers now , only old accounts. It is kind of scary coming from working a 9-5 and having everything done for me.It is extremely exciting though.
Thank you for posting. I bet you could fit a YZ250 chassis in there. Great job! I bet fiberglass mat with resin, then brushed on white gel coat would work good.
Just install 28 gauge roofing metal on the inside parts. You can buy the metal in flat long pieces. 36+" wide. Going to line the one I'm making with this Material.
Seems the WOOD cabinet would deteriorate Quickly from the blast media hitting it and then become a sponge. My metal cabinet has metal exposed areas inside just from normal use. I am a lefty too.
Great video. I just bought your plans and I will build this machine. I’ll probably put some videos on my channel during the build but not a step by step thing. I will give you the design credit and tell people about your channel and how to get their own set of plans.
This is a very comprehensive video on your cabinet build, so thank you for sharing it. As others here have said, it is so well finished that it appears to have come from a factory. I have had some experience doing dry media blasting but it interests me that there is such a thing as "vapor" blasting as you mention here. Could you explain the mechanics of this type of blasting, which situations call for wet vs dry blasting, and what media is used in the slurry? or could you point me in the right direction to view or read about this method of blasting. Thanks, again.
Google "vapor blasting" there is a ton of info on the process. Main benefit is that you can use finer media and the water acts as a lubricant, so the finish comes out smooth and shiney. Great for aluminum and other soft metals.
I am not the guy who wants brand new stuff always. My Lamborghini miura I drive every day because it is a replica. If I had an actual Miura I would never leave it come out of the garage and its pillows on the floor...lol Same thing for my truck or my XS650. If I had some brand new toy I would constantly be afraid to have something happen to it. I am a chemical engineer but I have been really working on my DIY skills. Thank you for all your great info. As a matter of fact I just got out of the hospital because I got clipped by a car passing me on a very narrow road. I got my right leg crushed in between the bike and the telephone pole. I ended up with blood clots that went to my lungs and heart. I started to feel like I was drowning and went to the hospital. That is when I found out about the cots. They said I had an embolism and they truly have no idea how I was able to survive for the couple days. I am thankful to be alive and I am even more psyched to do everything myself. Thank you so much my friend!!
It's wonderful that you're okay now. I always worry about people in cars so much so that I haven't ridden for quite a while. I was run over in the 80s the driver saw me but hesitated then hit the gas. Where I live texting drivers can't even avoid cars. By the way "Keep the shiny side up"
@@thinkingimpaired5663 the guy did not even know he tapped my rear wheel. the road is really narrow and two cars were trying to pass one another.I had a bad feeling something was going to happen and before I knew it I was essentially pinned against the telephone pole between it and my bike. I did not fall over so if they looked i probably looked like i was ok.Scary as hell. My leg is still three times the size and I am on blood thinners.I guess I am not outta danger yet. God Bless and I hope you are ok too. The pain is so ridiculous. I am just happy to be alive.
What about using 2 old stoves welded together ? They already have windows and are already square metal boxes. Heck , you could pickup a dozen off of craigslist in a day for free.
I understand you have a build plan for sale... Don't need all that information but the pressure regulator looks very cool!! What Pressure regulator is that?? Like to have that on my machine.
Nice. Did you consider covering the interior with epoxy/fiberglass and gelcoat (like a boat)? It will really seal everything and no way you'll destroy the surface then.
@@HTMR Thanks for the response. Yes, I didn't think it would leak. I was addressing your comments about hanging additional rubber sheets to protect the finish over time. With gelcoat there's no worry even from point blank range. All good though.
Question for you, @MatthewMCRepair: Do you think applying RainX Water Repellent would be adequate for keeping the window clean? Thank you for the great, informative video.
So I was looking to buy a big named honing cabinet. I just came across this... I see the video is 2 years old now, how is it holding up? Still happy with it?
Hello How-To Motorcycle Repair - If we purchase your 42x30 & 60x40 Plans, can we use those to retro-fit an HF box? 1] Like you said, you've made improvements, but [2] I would like to start with the smaller HF box size. Please advise!
I have all kinds of plan bundles...including all of them. Link in vid description. I have a bundle HF and wood plans scroll to bottom: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/diy-vapor-blaster-plans
Giday Matthew I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 how are ya ? looking to purchase a vapour machine but expense is a problem. Your one looks sweet. I want to make one 👍 how ever does it have to be 3 phase ? And what size compressor would u recommend. Love the work 👍
Machine is single phase. Check out Bernie's build from Australia: ruclips.net/video/-FM7_fUGauE/видео.html I'd recommend 15+cfm. Watch this vid: ruclips.net/video/1oFn034YtD0/видео.html
Some people think they need the best of the best brand new and nothing less. And yeah sometimes that’s nice but it’s not a necessity. I agree with you 100% there’s no way to live. I see some guys trying to live like that and frankly they can’t even afford it, some people are too worried about status quo others think like you said they can’t get a good result without it. I mean who doesn’t want something brand new the best the best but it’s not everything you have to pick and choose me. Sometimes I might not want to cheap out on something i so buy a better quality, but Used. First and foremost, don’t go above your means get creative. Be happy life isn’t all about material items.
hello awesome build, looks amazing. could you share what exactly is used for waterproofing/sealing the wood. i would like to see if it would be available im my area. thanks in advance.
Well done! I wish I had the spare time to build one, instead I bought off the shelf, but very informative anyway. Have you thought about lining the walls (at least the back and right side) with PVC curtain? It'll make your water proofing last a lot longer.
What is the coating? I have a HF vapor blast and my paint peeled off and I’m in the process of removing it all and spraying in flex seal. Saw someone do flex seal inside their cabinet. I’m wondering what coatings works well. Tried looking into if anyone had the same issue as me with the HF cheap powder coat peeling off. Any solutions? Flex seal good idea?
Hi Matt, thanks for this. Is the wood version large enough to fit a dirt bike frame through the door? I'm from South Africa and keen to give it a go but I need to be sure it's large enough as I'm also into the biking thing. Also, we work in metric so I'll need to do some conversions.
Matt, I love this project, I think I'm going to get plans and build one. I have a question. what are my options for possibly blasting something outside of the cabinet? Working on an old truck hot rod project. Fenders and doors have complex shapes and overlaps at the seams. Would like to do those areas with the blaster. Could I go out in my driveway and do those parts. It would be very seldom that would be necessary. I assume I would lose/contaminate the media at that point, do you think that would be an acceptable cost/complication for that occasional scenario ?
It would not work well because you would pump all water and media out in no time. It would be a total loss system. Good media in this cabinet costs $1/lb. Better off using a pressure pot blaster for those projects.
How many different slurry pumps did you trial before finding the right one? And how does the delivery pressure and flow rate compare to something like a Vixen pump? Thanks
I'm using the same pump as 2 other wet blast manufactures. The vixen slurry system is way more powerful and costs WAY more. I believe vixen is 3 phase so that machine won't be found in residential garages.
ten years ago, I build my own sensory deprivation tank out of 2x4's , 2" Pink Foam boards, Water Bed heaters and a Pond Liner for $400 or I could have bought my own for $10K.
Your video is awesome. I want to buy 01 full-featured HF Machine Cost blower from you, is it possible..?? How much is the total cost of the machine and shipping to Vietnamme..??
Sorry if you covered this somewhere already, but do you show any anywhere the procedure for changing abrasives and how difficult or time-consuming it maybe? I have an application where I need to go from heavier abrasive to a final polish abrasive and don't want the changeover procedure to be too cumbersome. Thanks.
@@HTMR Thanks for the very fast response! I also want to commend you on the quality of your videos and explanations, very well done. As I commented on though in a another video of yours, it would be helpful to see some short snippet's of your actual construction videos to get a flavor of how they are done and how easy it would be to follow along with you to build the cabinet. Again, just an idea from a Communications and Psychology major. 😊 I'm certainly going to consider purchasing your plans for the larger cabinet, just need to figure out if I have enough room and time to complete the project in a timely manner. Have a great holidays! Dick P. S. By the way, you mentioned your parent's deck in Wisconsin. I actually live in Woodville Wisconsin up towards Minneapolis and have lived in Madison and Milwaukee myself.
@@RBourn9 The videos and instructions are very clear I promise you that. You also get access to a private facebook group for build support should you need it. My parents place is in the dells. The have owned it since the 70's.
This didn't need to be sold that hard, I think you had us all at "saving thousands" lmao. The more that can be saved = the cooler we can build more important things.
In your own opinion....if someone was starting this fresh, would you suggest starting with the $1800 HF version or would you suggest jumping right to the $3k version? Aside from "well it depends how much money you have"
Hi Matt, where I'm based we don't have a large selection of materials, is there anything particularly difficult to source before I buy the plans? Also, you may have covered this, but I assume the €3k build cost does not include the compressor?
@@MrTRDKP61 Well there are a lot of people who successfully built the machines off the plans in the UK. They hang out in the private FB group I have for plan members only. They can help source parts.
Is that typical, if you blast a whole transmission case like that, would you have to swap media? Like would you use all the abrasive media in that amount of time?
@@HTMR It's actually cheap' light, and amazingly strong. Lots of experimental airplanes are built this way. The Cozy Mark IV is one example, but there are many others. It would be tough as nails and completely waterproof.
MatthewMCRepair ok I will have to think about it. Just had a software that I use that was around for 20 years gold and I have no way to get back any if yearly fee.
The rubber used for protecting the wood... do you need a hot summer day to let it dry? Or is this something you can do inside your garage, closed doors, with no ventilation or much heat?
You can do it indoors without ventilation as I did. Does not stink. Obviously the warmer and drier the air is, the faster the dry time. I applied it in 50-70°F.
Matthew your creativity is great and your explanations are educational. Would it be possible to eliminate all your "OK"s after most of your sentences and comments? They start to be very distracting from your presentation. Any publicly speaking individual goes through some sort of critical evaluation of there speaking abilities to improve their means of conversing their message. Thank you for your attempts on forwarding your new ideas for better workshop skills.
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Link to plans - howtomotorcyclerepair.com/diy-vapor-blaster-plans
Blog post - www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/woodvaporblaster
hi, what is that paint were you paynted your cabinet, because i'm thinking of building but what kind of paynt ir that it is some what made from rubber or just a ordinary paint
@@djeletropopstarify Yes I waterproofed it.
Best cabinet I’ve ever seen yet. When I saw the thumbnail I thought it was a regular factory metal. I’m impressed. Thank you
LOL I chose that paint color to fake everyone out.
I bought your plans 6 months ago or so and it was money well spent! There was a ton of info and great detail you provided, and admittedly I had to watch some of them multiple times haha. I couldn't be more happy with this vapor blastor though, you really took the time to test what parts work well for this and your parts list and links were extremely helpful for purchasing!
Jerry, thanks for the feedback! Send me some pics of your build, I'd like to put a YT video together of wood builds.
I used rubber resin for 3D printing as a sealer. Just use an infrared lamp and it’s dry in 2 seconds. It has a tick viscosity and I can brush it on with a hand paint brush anywhere. And the best part is that the rubber resin is strong enough to withstand blasting. Literally no dry time and done in an hour with 8-9 layers.
What a fantastic guy and wise words: “maybe, you can build something”. Absolutely, building, developing yourself as opposed to buying is the true path of life and mankind. Im in just two days in your videos but ultimately supporting already!
I just built my own out of wood too. Metal base bottom. 40 by 20 inside. $45 cost. Found the air duct that I used for the base funnel. Not pressure sealed for water but I could up grade it. I'm just using walnut shells. I'm only 14, so I think any one can do this. :) Great video. By the way, Truck bed liner on wood is cheat. Two coats work.
Awesome!
Which did you use? I’m trying a nice 2k spray max primer and marine grade topcoat paint. I got flex seal but realized that will not work.
wow, dude, this is fantastic, Love the fact you build it yourself and out of timber :) The results are amazing. Timber is one of my favourite things to work with as Its super fun.
Thanks!
Impressive fit and finish. Looks like it came out of a factory!
Bought the plans for his Harbor Freight blaster. Almost done building it.
Worth it. I will be buying these plans once I have time to build it.
Thanks!
You had me at 'I'm a mechanical engineer.' I watched your video on the HF months ago, but didn't know you were an engineer, or I would have subscribed back then. AWESOME build!! Can't wait until I can make one! I have a chance to get a used Sludgemaster submersible trash pump sma3-a for the price of a Tsurumi. Think that's a good idea? Sooo glad I watched the video with you and Shane, keep up the great work!!
Thanks for all the compliments. That pump you mentioned is air operated? Consumes up to 80 cfm? I'd go with an electric pump since air for this process is already at a premium.
@@HTMR Wow, I know so little about these things, I didn't even notice that. Sage advice, I'll stick with the Tsurumi. Thanks!
@@HTMR So what about this nozzle, had a chance to check it out, please? ruclips.net/video/iEMKn1XntSE/видео.html
Thank you so much for the plans and explanations !
Thanks man, you inspired me to build my own with a harbor freight cabinet. It works awesome.
Nice! Make sure to send some pics!
I bought this guys 750 motorcycle build, Definitely worth it
Just bought the plans, I plan on using my harbor freight cabinet for dedicated dry blasting. The wet cabinet will be for finishing purposes or anything that does not fit in my other cabinet.
Awesome thanks!
The sign language for the video is great. By the way, thanks for the helpful vid.
LOL
Coòl stuff & very kind of you Matt for offering your plans for people to build ,thank you for the fab Video Matt.
You have to make sure your fish are happy in your Vapor honing cabinet...I had to come back and watch this video again my friend. I was not aware that you were a mechanical engineer. I am a chemical engineer and I dislike it. I found a business that I wanted to invest in. It is a small engine business. As I was negotiating with the owner he decides out of the blue to retire and all of a sudden I have access to a plethora of customers. I had the idea of doing free pickup and delivery because I cannot have customers coming to my house because of where I live. I figured that I can rent or buy a shop as I move forward. So now It will be my small engine repair and mobile welding business. I am finding out that all my ideas were things he was already doing and people love what he was offering. There is almost no competition. The businesses that exist do not take new customers now , only old accounts. It is kind of scary coming from working a 9-5 and having everything done for me.It is extremely exciting though.
Awesome explanation!!! Thank you Matthew!
Thanks, that's exactly what i wanted to doo! wood so much cheaper than metal
As long as the fish are happy!! There you go!
Great job. I built a bare bones type myself and it works great. I’m adding to it little by little.
How much did it cost to build a bare bones machine? What did you eliminate from the full plans?
I’d also like to know how much did you spend just for the bare bones. And the cabinet alone.
Thank you for posting. I bet you could fit a YZ250 chassis in there. Great job!
I bet fiberglass mat with resin, then brushed on white gel coat would work good.
Hello, what diameter do you need glass beads to have a shiny surface?
170 an finer
Looks like your garage door may need some blastin too 🙂
You can paint the inside with FlexSeal rubber, bedliner, etc. and protect it from incidental media contact and water.
Which works best? I purchased flex seal but hearing bad things about it and thinking of a 2k primer and polyurethane marine topcoat paint.
Just install 28 gauge roofing metal on the inside parts. You can buy the metal in flat long pieces. 36+" wide. Going to line the one I'm making with this Material.
The coating is holding up fine. Hanging rubber mats would be a better option.
What coating is it???
I love that bike!! I have a KXT 250 Tecate tat I love . I would really like to buy a BVC KXT 450 Tecate but that is a way off. Thank you brother.
Very nice job I am interest which water pump did you used to give you the pressure it work please let me Know
Everything you need to know is in the plans. Thanks.
Seems the WOOD cabinet would deteriorate Quickly from the blast media hitting it and then become a sponge. My metal cabinet has metal exposed areas inside just from normal use. I am a lefty too.
I coated the inside with a rubber membrane. 3 years later and ZERO issues.
Great video. I just bought your plans and I will build this machine. I’ll probably put some videos on my channel during the build but not a step by step thing. I will give you the design credit and tell people about your channel and how to get their own set of plans.
Awesome thanks! Keep me posted on progress.
This is a very comprehensive video on your cabinet build, so thank you for sharing it. As others here have said, it is so well finished that it appears to have come from a factory. I have had some experience doing dry media blasting but it interests me that there is such a thing as "vapor" blasting as you mention here. Could you explain the mechanics of this type of blasting, which situations call for wet vs dry blasting, and what media is used in the slurry? or could you point me in the right direction to view or read about this method of blasting. Thanks, again.
Google "vapor blasting" there is a ton of info on the process. Main benefit is that you can use finer media and the water acts as a lubricant, so the finish comes out smooth and shiney. Great for aluminum and other soft metals.
@@HTMR I appreciate your quick reply. You are top notch.
I am not the guy who wants brand new stuff always. My Lamborghini miura I drive every day because it is a replica. If I had an actual Miura I would never leave it come out of the garage and its pillows on the floor...lol Same thing for my truck or my XS650. If I had some brand new toy I would constantly be afraid to have something happen to it. I am a chemical engineer but I have been really working on my DIY skills. Thank you for all your great info. As a matter of fact I just got out of the hospital because I got clipped by a car passing me on a very narrow road. I got my right leg crushed in between the bike and the telephone pole. I ended up with blood clots that went to my lungs and heart. I started to feel like I was drowning and went to the hospital. That is when I found out about the cots. They said I had an embolism and they truly have no idea how I was able to survive for the couple days. I am thankful to be alive and I am even more psyched to do everything myself. Thank you so much my friend!!
Wow, glad you are OK!
It's wonderful that you're okay now. I always worry about people in cars so much so that I haven't ridden for quite a while. I was run over in the 80s the driver saw me but hesitated then hit the gas. Where I live texting drivers can't even avoid cars. By the way "Keep the shiny side up"
@@thinkingimpaired5663 Yeah, I stick to dirt for most of the reasons you mentioned. Stay safe!
@@thinkingimpaired5663 the guy did not even know he tapped my rear wheel. the road is really narrow and two cars were trying to pass one another.I had a bad feeling something was going to happen and before I knew it I was essentially pinned against the telephone pole between it and my bike. I did not fall over so if they looked i probably looked like i was ok.Scary as hell. My leg is still three times the size and I am on blood thinners.I guess I am not outta danger yet. God Bless and I hope you are ok too. The pain is so ridiculous. I am just happy to be alive.
@@HTMR Thank you Matt.
What about using 2 old stoves welded together ? They already have windows and are already square metal boxes. Heck , you could pickup a dozen off of craigslist in a day for free.
How many cfm does compressor need to supply to work with this?
Great video also!
Depends how fast you want to blast, watch this video: ruclips.net/video/1oFn034YtD0/видео.html
I notice on the wood cabinet you went quite a much larger exhaust duct size, benefit? Any intake duct or blower fan needed?
I understand you have a build plan for sale... Don't need all that information but the pressure regulator looks very cool!! What Pressure regulator is that?? Like to have that on my machine.
Nice job if you notice any deterioration you can cover it with aluminum sheets and use liquid nails for the sheets.
Coating is holding up just fine. If anything I will hang replaceable rubber liners.
@@HTMR Pretty sure they've been making boats out of wood for about 200,000 years plus.
@@natfunk71 Yeah risking their lives traveling to get some spices. I am just spritzing some water around in my garage LOL.
Nice. Did you consider covering the interior with epoxy/fiberglass and gelcoat (like a boat)? It will really seal everything and no way you'll destroy the surface then.
Yes, however after this machine has been in service for 2yrs, it is not needed. The coating is perfectly fine and does not leak a drop.
@@HTMR Thanks for the response. Yes, I didn't think it would leak. I was addressing your comments about hanging additional rubber sheets to protect the finish over time. With gelcoat there's no worry even from point blank range. All good though.
@@seanconroy2757 Watch this: ruclips.net/video/shGMEAabews/видео.html
Hi. Great video. You showed something great. Question - can you get a bike frame or mtotbike frame into your build?
I have plans for a 60x40 wood version: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/woodvaporblaster/
Question for you, @MatthewMCRepair: Do you think applying RainX Water Repellent would be adequate for keeping the window clean? Thank you for the great, informative video.
It will help, I have tried it. Also can have a squeegee inside and manually wipe once in a while.
So I was looking to buy a big named honing cabinet. I just came across this... I see the video is 2 years old now, how is it holding up? Still happy with it?
Still works perfect zero issues. Here is a 1yr update: ruclips.net/video/9hX3sXZfCNo/видео.html
Thanks for the video , great idea.
Awesome video.. As far as coating the inside...and be durable, what are your thoughts on using the "Herculiner" type coatings??
I haven't used that one. Others have used rapter.
can you teach us how to make a powder coating oven lol
Look up red bull bike builds with cerokote. Hilariously perfect 👌 solution
@@brandonjones2225 lmaooo I saw it. Did not expect that lol
Plywood
Preach it brother!🥸🎉
Hello How-To Motorcycle Repair - If we purchase your 42x30 & 60x40 Plans, can we use those to retro-fit an HF box? 1] Like you said, you've made improvements, but [2] I would like to start with the smaller HF box size. Please advise!
I have all kinds of plan bundles...including all of them. Link in vid description. I have a bundle HF and wood plans scroll to bottom: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/diy-vapor-blaster-plans
Hi there, like the look of this cabinet but I’m in the UK, could I see a parts list so I can fully budget how much it will cost to build
I spent 3k to build it pre covid. Expect to pay more since everything is more expensive now.
Omg you must be a billionair, great stuff m8.
Giday Matthew I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 how are ya ? looking to purchase a vapour machine but expense is a problem. Your one looks sweet.
I want to make one 👍 how ever does it have to be 3 phase ? And what size compressor would u recommend.
Love the work 👍
Machine is single phase. Check out Bernie's build from Australia: ruclips.net/video/-FM7_fUGauE/видео.html
I'd recommend 15+cfm. Watch this vid: ruclips.net/video/1oFn034YtD0/видео.html
No worries thanks champ
That kicks ass
Some people think they need the best of the best brand new and nothing less. And yeah sometimes that’s nice but it’s not a necessity. I agree with you 100% there’s no way to live. I see some guys trying to live like that and frankly they can’t even afford it, some people are too worried about status quo others think like you said they can’t get a good result without it. I mean who doesn’t want something brand new the best the best but it’s not everything you have to pick and choose me. Sometimes I might not want to cheap out on something i so buy a better quality, but Used. First and foremost, don’t go above your means get creative. Be happy life isn’t all about material items.
Agreed.
Freakin' brilliant Matt - as usual. So informative ans detailed. Not sure 42 x 30 will fit in my garage, but I can scale it to suit. Cheers
Gotcha. Just so you know, the plans are for 42x30, because all of the compound cuts for the funnel. If you tweak the size, the funnel will be off.
hello awesome build, looks amazing. could you share what exactly is used for waterproofing/sealing the wood. i would like to see if it would be available im my area. thanks in advance.
Does amazon ship to you? If so then you can get it.
i do have amazon, but a lot of products available in the usa are not always available elsewhere. @@HTMR
awesome machine!! I want one!
Well done! I wish I had the spare time to build one, instead I bought off the shelf, but very informative anyway. Have you thought about lining the walls (at least the back and right side) with PVC curtain? It'll make your water proofing last a lot longer.
I thought about hanging rubber mats, however not needed. Coating is holding up fine and cabinet does not leak a drop.
What is the coating? I have a HF vapor blast and my paint peeled off and I’m in the process of removing it all and spraying in flex seal. Saw someone do flex seal inside their cabinet. I’m wondering what coatings works well. Tried looking into if anyone had the same issue as me with the HF cheap powder coat peeling off. Any solutions? Flex seal good idea?
Bonjour de France .
Ok pour le bois , mais dans quelques années comment ira votre cabine ?
ruclips.net/video/9hX3sXZfCNo/видео.html&ab_channel=How-ToMotorcycleRepair
@@HTMR ok thanks , but one year IS too short perheap....
@@clyde305 Well, 4 years later and my machine still works prefect. Just haven't done a video on it.
Boa noite. Você usa esfera de vidro junto com a água?
Hi Matt, thanks for this. Is the wood version large enough to fit a dirt bike frame through the door? I'm from South Africa and keen to give it a go but I need to be sure it's large enough as I'm also into the biking thing. Also, we work in metric so I'll need to do some conversions.
I doubt it. It is 42"L x 30"D x 28"H. You can use these plans or my HF plans to convert/build any size cabinet you want.
100% wood, how did you get the wooden legs to look exactly like metal?
Matt, I love this project, I think I'm going to get plans and build one. I have a question. what are my options for possibly blasting something outside of the cabinet? Working on an old truck hot rod project. Fenders and doors have complex shapes and overlaps at the seams. Would like to do those areas with the blaster. Could I go out in my driveway and do those parts. It would be very seldom that would be necessary. I assume I would lose/contaminate the media at that point, do you think that would be an acceptable cost/complication for that occasional scenario ?
It would not work well because you would pump all water and media out in no time. It would be a total loss system. Good media in this cabinet costs $1/lb. Better off using a pressure pot blaster for those projects.
@@HTMR Thanks I appreciate the advice.
Do you have a link to the perforated plastic sheeting you used? I need to replace the mesh in my blaster and was looking for an alternative to steel.
How about run with your sealing but add some aluminum blast shields in best areas?
I was thinking hanging rubber liners. However, the coating is perfectly fine so far.
How many different slurry pumps did you trial before finding the right one? And how does the delivery pressure and flow rate compare to something like a Vixen pump? Thanks
I'm using the same pump as 2 other wet blast manufactures. The vixen slurry system is way more powerful and costs WAY more. I believe vixen is 3 phase so that machine won't be found in residential garages.
ten years ago, I build my own sensory deprivation tank out of 2x4's , 2" Pink Foam boards, Water Bed heaters and a Pond Liner for $400 or I could have bought my own for $10K.
Your video is awesome. I want to buy 01 full-featured HF Machine Cost blower from you, is it possible..?? How much is the total cost of the machine and shipping to Vietnamme..??
I do not sell machines. Just plans to build your own.
@@HTMR It's a pity, I'm in need of a machine like you revew... awesome. Thank you very much.
I think you can use wood and to prevent wood damage, you can use sheets of metal inside.
I was thinking rubber liners that hang on walls.
Okei, okei, okei, okei. Really annoing way to speak :D
I try to get the yellow gun on internet and i dont find so can you help me i live in canada (Québec)
You have to order by phone.
Sorry if you covered this somewhere already, but do you show any anywhere the procedure for changing abrasives and how difficult or time-consuming it maybe? I have an application where I need to go from heavier abrasive to a final polish abrasive and don't want the changeover procedure to be too cumbersome. Thanks.
It takes 20-30 minutes. You can also have 2 pits with different media, and just rinse and transfer pump assembly and that takes less than 10 min.
@@HTMR Thanks for the very fast response! I also want to commend you on the quality of your videos and explanations, very well done.
As I commented on though in a another video of yours, it would be helpful to see some short snippet's of your actual construction videos to get a flavor of how they are done and how easy it would be to follow along with you to build the cabinet. Again, just an idea from a Communications and Psychology major. 😊
I'm certainly going to consider purchasing your plans for the larger cabinet, just need to figure out if I have enough room and time to complete the project in a timely manner.
Have a great holidays!
Dick
P. S. By the way, you mentioned your parent's deck in Wisconsin. I actually live in Woodville Wisconsin up towards Minneapolis and have lived in Madison and Milwaukee myself.
@@RBourn9 The videos and instructions are very clear I promise you that. You also get access to a private facebook group for build support should you need it. My parents place is in the dells. The have owned it since the 70's.
This didn't need to be sold that hard, I think you had us all at "saving thousands" lmao. The more that can be saved = the cooler we can build more important things.
Can you please make video on difference between Piston and Scroll compressor.
I don't have a scroll machine so can't make the video sorry.
In your own opinion....if someone was starting this fresh, would you suggest starting with the $1800 HF version or would you suggest jumping right to the $3k version? Aside from "well it depends how much money you have"
If the parts you plan to blast fit in the HF machine, then go that route. Otherwise you have no choice but to go bigger.
The bigger you can go the better off you will be
Hi Matt, where I'm based we don't have a large selection of materials, is there anything particularly difficult to source before I buy the plans? Also, you may have covered this, but I assume the €3k build cost does not include the compressor?
Compressor not included. Where are you located?
@@HTMR Thanks for the reply. I'm based in Ireland
@@MrTRDKP61 Well there are a lot of people who successfully built the machines off the plans in the UK. They hang out in the private FB group I have for plan members only. They can help source parts.
Matt, do you have a master list of TOOLS needed to build this cabinet. For someone thinking of buying the plans for the WOOD cabinet.
Like is there any special tool needed, that is not in a common tool box.
@@redrush40 I include tool list in the plans. Email me if you want a copy of the list: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
Can you still dry blast with this if you want?
Yes. Plans show what you need to convert back and forth.
When I see you in the box , my brain make some tilt , I see you and cabinet on the floor 🤷🏽♂️😂😂😂😂
No way, it's strong.
MatthewMCRepair lol nice project 👍🏽
Is that typical, if you blast a whole transmission case like that, would you have to swap media? Like would you use all the abrasive media in that amount of time?
The media gets recycled.
@@HTMR I totally get that. But I was asking basically about how long does the media last? Before you need to throw it away and change? Thank you
@@redrush40 Oh gotcha. I have about 10hrs on glass bead and still going strong. It costs $25 to load machine.
Would you have a list of exactly what you used? So that I can try and build one myself? I appreciate it!
Yes, comes with spreadsheet with links to all products.
@@HTMR thanks for the reply!
How does the water proofing stand up? Will it not be worn away from the abrasive blast?
Zero issues almost a year later. Nothing wore off and I have not had to touch anything up.
@@HTMR Thanks Matthew. That was my concern. I assume the energy from the blast fades off pretty quickly by the distance from the gun.
@@Ambrosius50 Maybe this will ease your mind: ruclips.net/video/shGMEAabews/видео.html
@@HTMR Thanks again, Matthew. It sure did. Very informative.
Genius
Can you fit a fully assembled dirt bike motor in the harbor freight one?
Yes, however DO NOT vapor blast a fully assembled engine. The media will get in.
Do you have a link to the windshield wiper assembly?
All links provided in plans. Also video on setup.
Would sheets of PVC give any advantage? VS plywood.
Sure, problem is cost and then how do fasten/glue them together.
@@HTMR It's PVC, so just like PVC pipes...chemical welding. Cost vs labor that's the real question. Would make a watertight seal though.
Looks great but won’t the blasting eventually wear off all you water proofing. Just saying.
Yes, if you aim gun 1" away at 90psi. Never gonna happen.
Where did you find the perferated plastic sheet?
For interior try soprema product
Is there any reason you can't build this out of 1in Rigid Foam Board Insulation and fiberglass over it?
That seems more complicated/expensive over wood.
@@HTMR It's actually cheap' light, and amazingly strong. Lots of experimental airplanes are built this way. The Cozy Mark IV is one example, but there are many others. It would be tough as nails and completely waterproof.
@@HTMR Here is an example of making a surfboard with the same technique ruclips.net/video/jEmzXgafluE/видео.html
@@StudioRV8 I feel it would be WAY more labor intensive. Buy hey go for it!
What wiper motor is that ? does it have a certain swing range ?
Yes it has adjustable sweep.
We run 220v 60Hz here, will your electricals br compatible?
Plans include that information. And you mean 50hz right?
@@HTMR
In the Philippines, we run on 220v - 60Hz.
@@mauricemartinez1534 There are only 3 parts that need to change and the plans cover it.
HI, IS A GREAT MACHINE , HOW WORK FOR REMOVE POWDERCOAT WHEELS ?
With the right media yes.
Is it quieter than a metal cabinet?
Probably
as we say in England, this is the "Dogs Bollocks".
If I buy the plans is all content videos and plans downloadable?
I have been burned before by a website folding
No, streaming only. I've been around for 9yrs, I'm not going anywhere.
MatthewMCRepair ok I will have to think about it. Just had a software that I use that was around for 20 years gold and I have no way to get back any if yearly fee.
@@94auwing I get it. If I were to go out of biz, I'd make sure to get the files over to my customers somehow. You'll just have to trust me :)
The rubber used for protecting the wood... do you need a hot summer day to let it dry? Or is this something you can do inside your garage, closed doors, with no ventilation or much heat?
You can do it indoors without ventilation as I did. Does not stink. Obviously the warmer and drier the air is, the faster the dry time. I applied it in 50-70°F.
would this fit a motorcycle frame ?
Cab is 32x40x28H
How do you purchase plans
Link to plans - gumroad.com/l/woodvaporblaster
Is this machine ran off of 110v?
Yes. 220v info provided for those outside US.
If you have a whole bunch of receipts in your email, it wasn't me. . . probably. but anyway, probably don't show full URL's in your video's.
How long that take you to type in LOL
@HTMR not too long. I hope I didn't give you too much of a scare.
Matthew your creativity is great and your explanations are educational. Would it be possible to eliminate all your "OK"s after most of your sentences and comments? They start to be very distracting from your presentation. Any publicly speaking individual goes through some sort of critical evaluation of there speaking abilities to improve their means of conversing their message.
Thank you for your attempts on forwarding your new ideas for better workshop skills.
Another idea is to salvage a stainless steel tank from a junk dishwasher.
How this been holding up?
Perfect. Use it about twice a week.
@@HTMR nice job, I plan on building a vapor blast system to restore older dirt bike parts to a factory like finish.