DIY Powder Coating is CHEAP, FUN, and EASY! (Yeti Cup with Harbor Freight System)
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- Опубликовано: 19 апр 2017
- Want a powder coated Yeti cup, but don't want to pay $65 dollars? Get a Harbor Freight powder coating gun, a couple Ozark stainless steel cups and do it yourself instead!
We got the powder coating system on sale for $50 and bought a few cups from Wal-mart. The results were impressive. With absolutely no experience we created something that I wouldn't hesitate to sell on Etsy. With a little practice you could become very proficient at this. Because the paint is so forgiving it's a very good beginner DIY project too.
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I regurlarly use the same gun... Ive found that the angle you hold the gun with respect to the ground has a huge impact on the powder output... better than adjusting the pressure even! holding it parallel gives the best finish but takes forever, and dropping the tip 60deg or so below the hopper gets you really cooking! throwing some sheet metal around the part and grounding it lets you collect and recycle the powder as well!
Pro tips, thank you very much. I discovered the angle changed flow, but grounding scrap metal is genius!
Maybe, Mike, instead of a box you could build a metal hood and then have something new to powder-coat! :)
I like the first pink one the most. It's like a rose pink, my favorite color.
You two are awesome! Definitely a powder coating beginners video but it was wonderful. Imperfections are what we go through and you made it okay to have them. You also explained how and why the cups had imperfections
Mike and Lauren I know this is an older video but I loved it. Great simple explanation of everything from tools to process. I also loved your energy and excitement. I will check out more of your videos.
Keep up the good work.
Lauren, Welcome Back!
Great project.
Been looking into this for a while. . . You have me convinced now! That worked so well!! Love it!
What a fun project! I was smiling the whole video; glad to see both of y'all on camera together again!
So glad to see you both back in video. Great video. Thanks for sharing your life and experiences with us.
very cool project, I will definitely give that a try in my shop
America is a DIY shopper's heaven
I think its slowly becoming the whole world. why pay a big company 1000% for a name when you can do most projects yourself. 8o))
Kirill Vishnevsky i agree with you
q1
I go to Harbor Freight all the time and didn't know they had these. Thanks for the video!
you guys are awesome! more couples should be like you. My wife and I are very close and do projects together. It's nice to see others like us :)
That's really cool. I never would have thought to powder coat something myself.
I love that this lady wanted a pink yeti and so her husband immediately went into diy mode and they learned to powder coat together. Why are yall so cute?
You can remove the diffuser at the end of the powdercoat gun for a more direct spray. Helps for sharp angle as well.
POWDER COAT ALL THE THINGS!!!!
I try. All the time.
John Mansell NAiYYER
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This video just saved me so much time trying to think of a good way to do this. Very helpful, thank you very much!
Pretty cool, nice tutorial on the cheapo HF version! Thanks for sharing. 🤓👍
The first pinkish one looks awesome love the light salmon color id use it!
i love that rose gold looking one!
Ya'll did a Greaaaat job! And I love the color of the 1st pink cup. It turned out Beautiful, and reminds me of strawberry🍦
Great video. If you want to save yourself from buying too many electrical boxes you can wrap the majority of it in foil but keep a spot open for the ground. Then when you’re done you can simply take the foil off keeping the part mostly clean and free of powder.
Hey guys, thanks for making and posting this video. I had so much fun watching it and Wow! I actually learned a new thing like what in the world is powder-coating. Seriously, I had never heard the term. I knew about the concept (painting on metal through an electric current), but now, thanks to you both, I know. I am curious to see just what they have in the way of powder-coating down here in Brazil. Hopefully (unlike most things here) it won't be too expensive.
first video I've watched from you guys..your intro caused me to hit subscribe. Forget the tutorial you guys are couples goals!!
This looks like a fun tool to play with. Very cool!
awesome! i've been using her utility knife for YEARS also! great lightweight! awesome tips!
Great and helpful video, best I’ve seen so far. Thanks
I love how the wife caught a step. I was vlogging last summer, sadly didn't find an audience, I really like your video though, good luck with it!
Gush!! u guys are great, u just made powder coating such an ABC to the uninitiated, and u both are such an adorable couple too on the intro till end. Pray u last forever...
Nice project and at the end you have a happy lady. Sounds like a win all around!
I've only had my powder coat gun for 11 years now, so it's about time to break it out and make something. Thanks for your video! Never would have thought to use a toaster oven on its' side. Mike
Just curious, what brand do you use?
It's a Craftsman.
Michael D Kernan that's one I haven't tried. I found a few on EBay NIB but they weren't a deal anymore.
I think i talked to you briefly before. hehe. If you're getting into higher volume or maybe larger items (if you're the cup guy), you should look into finding a rebuilt commercial guns. still think the Gema's are nice but they are extremely pricey...or you could buy a car. haha.
There isn't much that commonly goes wrong with them besides the cable and usual plastic wear pieces but the control you get on a professional system is in a different category.
Haha same here. I’ve had mine for 6 years and never used it
Nice video guys! I'm gonna add a powder coater to my list of wanted tools.
NIIIICE. I've seen this at hf here in maryland. i had no idea it was this easy tho. i am gna practice on my rims then do one of my rifles. 👍👍👍👍 awsome vid thx.
Very cool, definitely going to do this!
aaaaaand now I'm off to HF
Ikr? I had no idea this existed.
Raffi Kava
*YOU ARE THE MAN RAFFI!!!*
oh, men! I just recently painted my computer parts with Spray Paint, Like a Peasant! great job guys!
Haha thanks.
Rumplestiltskin me just awakened from a 20 year sleep, to discover every two-bit Harley owner has taken to electroplating their numerous chrome parts black, whch are pricey as hell, but you two just might have my parts solution! Great video, and off I go to Harbor Freight! Lol This just might save me hundreds, if not thousands! :)
Nice job, great team work - groovy cup!
How you hold the gun and your air source (the drier the air and slightly higher pressure) helps powder delivery, and pulling the diffuser cone off the center wire allows you to direct it at the object better.
I don't know why I watched this...
But you two are adorable. Relationship goals!
love that first "pink"
+kirk kopak it turned out pretty cool! Lauren's mom has been using it 😁
Thanks guys. You two are awesome.
That's awesome, I like the video and I didn't know it was that easy. You guys should try anodizing as well maybe.
Saw this on Reddit and didn't even realize it was you!!! Great thread!
I am modding a vintage computer and SO need to try this!
Impressive! Nicely Done!
Your videos make me happy!
Eastwood also has a pretty good gun and a big selection of colors to choose from.
Inverting the toaster was genius even for other projects!!
Wow. Thank you so very much for this!
Really good job guys looks really nice.
This was dope , I’m gonna try it
Next time to make it easier on you to spray. Grab a cheap Lazy Susan from the dollar store and you can spin it with your product on top while your spray. Nice diy!
I actually made a grounded lazy susan so I can ground the lazy susan and don't have to move the grounding wire as I spin the cup.
OOooooh that's smart as heck!
ManCraftingTM do you have a video of how to make one?
Shawna Kitchin I have several videos. The making part is pretty basic if you or know someone who can weld a grounding tab.
I'd be interested in how well a metal one works out long term. I've used vices for welding if your ground is connected to the metal table and not the part it travels through the vice and arcs. After a little while it makes your vice jaws harder to move. I would think the same thing goes for the metal bearings on a lazy Susan. Just a thought.
Awesome Stuff. Keep it up!
Great work, righteous cups - you should do a giveaway of the pink/white one and the other hot pink one.
Nice to see Lauren working with you Mike! I'm sure you two had a blast doing this video.
~Jim "Mr. Measure Twice" Marchetti
thats awesome, i just spent time with Chad from Mancrafting channel at his shop as i flew over from the UK for the Atlanta show and we just did a collab video on him teaching me powder coating, was good fun :) take it easy
Your cup turned out fantastic as well. If you want to see just how easy it is, go to JP's Channel and watch his video.
yeah, a Brit can actually powdercoat......who woulda thought hahahaha
I really like the first pink cup
Enjoyed the video. I would like to see more with this. Maybe some experiments regarding lettering/designs. That sort of thing.
Thanks! We considered buying a little vinyl cutter and possible experimenting with the ombre effect.
Yes you can use vinyl as masking or just for lettering and designs, and in fact, you can even powder coat over it. Clear powder coat happens to be one of my favorites.
Eco Mouse Once you apply the first layer of powder coat, then the vinyl, you can go over the cup one more time with clear power coat?
great job guys.
very cool, and very well made video
I do a lot of powder coating. I find around 8psi and keeping the diffuser about 6-8 inches away from the surface is best. To close can cause it to arc. I've even see some burst into a fireball so be careful.
Very inspiring. Thank you
The gang's back together!!!
Bro.... that 1st one Lauren did was so fresh!
I'm about to have some motorcycle trims baking in my oven lol
Habor Freight also has little bags for the paint jug to use with this and wet paint for easy clean up.
I love you guys😄Good job, big like👍keep going😉
Well done
Cool! Thanks for the video. I am powder coating everything now!! Everything!!! Where is the baby......
Felix Espana me too. Bricks, glass tumblers and more.
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Felix Espana Bahahahaha!!! The 👶 baby 🍼
hahahaha! Thanks for making me laugh!
Awesome video - thanks for posting! It gives me the courage to give 'er a try :D
Nice work! you need one of our star powder coating guns i think, it will make your work more easy and perfect.
Great video guys! Have you guys considered using laser toner powder? I suppose you’d want to adjust the baking temperature and time for baking the toner (toner particles run ~20 - 5 microns depending on manufacturer and the printer fusers run as low 315-330° F)
I may have missed it but pre heating the cup before hitting it with powder will help the first coat of powder stick. Sand blasting also helps, if you've got the tools for it. (not being critical, I think the cups look great)
Great tip, thanks. I'll try it out next time.
This is a good video. All the other powder coat videos are either 7 years old or really boring. Thank you!
Now Walmart sells the cups in many colors for the same price as their original SS ones. They even brought out a 40 ounce one..
Cool Video!
I saw this Reddit post a few days ago but I didn't know you had a RUclips channel. subbed!
+markowalski thanks!
powder coating things now. Thanks!
I had thought about powder coating a trailer frame, but then I found out you have to bake it and that wasn't going to work. My toaster isn't quite big enough! :-D
THAT IS ONE PINK CUP..gOOD JOB.
A lazy susan with a little geared motor would be the best addition to your project. That would enable you to turn the cup without having to touch anything and get a nice and even coat. You might make that your next project.
So, regarding the spots: Always degrease and handle with gloves until coating. And, yes, the multiple thin passes would give you a better result as the movement allows the particles to shuffle in closer together. I learned all this working for Alpha Tech in the late 90s and early 2000s as a Powder Coater.
Turned out great. Only thing I was wondering about is the heat, and the affect (or is that effect) that it has on the glue on the cup? Any ideas ? Maybe I'm worrying about nothing.
Thanks for the video!! I'm going to use it to help convince my wife that we need one now :) What are you going to do for bigger parts though? Could you use a torch to do it bit by bit?
I don't think a torch would be even or consistent enough. I'll probably just look on the free section of craigslist to find an old oven I can abuse.
I have a review of a 110 option on my channel that's just over $100 on Amazon.
Thanks!
yeah I didn't think the white and red powder would mix right.....it's not like liquid that combines together to make a third colour....kind of like putting red bricks and white bricks in a pile.....
Good on ya for getting the pink stuff for free! Nice to see there's good people out there still...I do stuff like that all the time...someone needs a wee bit of stain or something I'll put it in a little dollar store cup and off they go....good deeds SHOULD come back to you (though not always)
I actually really like that mixed pink color.
It turned it out pretty cool!
Very cool! I was thinking of getting a HF powder coater. The toaster oven on its side was a great idea. I was worried my wife would get made if I put parts in the oven in the house. Problem solved! Thanks guys
Haha, glad to help. You don't want to eat from an oven that's cooked this stuff anyway ;)
Don't bake the powder in the house... it's not good to breath in. And definitely DO NOT use the toaster oven or standard size oven to cook food with after curing powder in.
If you need something a little bigger than the toaster oven on it's side, I found a 110V smoker that will reach 400 degrees. It's the only one that seems to do that. All the rest only hit about 250.
Sounds cool. I saw your video. I am considering building an oven from an heater coil from a window unit. I think the smoker is a great idea. I noticed several have trouble reaching 450 degrees. I believe the AC heater coil will boost it up.
Aikidoman06 I have only found one brand that goes above 400° which is all any Powders I've used need. If I insulate the bottom it will go higher quicker based on feedback from subscribers that have done that.
Great video, I've been thinking of doing it myself. Do you think you could do multiple colors using mask?
I like it alot.... great video
Great video. I have been seeing cups with flames on them and reading that they were powder coated. So I wanted to find out what that meant. For $50 bucks I will be getting one. Now did you have to hook it up to a compressor? My other half probably has one. Also why was her cup so shiny? And was the denatured alcohol on the table because you have to clean it off after it’s baked? Thanks. Loved this video!
if i wanted to powder coat something bigger like the wheel/rim for a car, could i do the baking with a wood furnace / enclosure thats being heated by coal/fire wood aslong as the temp remains consistent? very cool video...
I missed you guys
Hi guys, great video. Can you tell me what temperature you baked it at, and for how long? Thanks.
Eastwood has a nice one too, plus they have a bench top oven too. But the entire setup would be around $150 without powder.
That's pretty dog gone cool. Usually when my kids are sleep I watch Netflix. 👍🏾👍🏾
Im glad you made this, I have also been interested in powdercoating, if these are that cheap, I think I'll invest in one. I would also like to get a small sandblaster, do you have experience with that as well?
No experience with sand blasting, but I really want one.
Absolutely Awesome....I have been looking to do some powder coating and this was a sure WIN. Now I just need a larger oven...Any ideas?
People throw out their old electric ovens (ranges) when they upgrade. I see them all the time with free signs on them on the side of the street. Check out junk yards too.
Nice job.
Lol that's such a cute little powder coat machine
Awesome!