Patton,
When I built mine I made the floor of the cabinet out of 4 tapered
plywood sections to form a funnel. Used cardboard templates at first
to get the size and taper right. Cabinet itself was made from scrap
and panels from a cut down door with a small glass window set in
front. Glass eventually goes cloudy but is easy to replace. Corners
bolt to 4 Dexion legs and the whole thing dismantles to store as a
"flat pack" to save on space. Only problem is that my compressor is a
bit too lightweight for the job!
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "Patton Dickson" <kpdii at softhome.net>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>; <shop-talk@autox.team.net>;
<spridgets-digest@autox.team.net>
Sent: 03 October 2001 05:36
Subject: More Sandblast cabinet suggestions requested (the topic I
won't let die!!!)
> Hey everyone,
>
> Well I still haven't built the blast cabinet, but I'm off next week,
so I
> guess that is the top project. I am trying to keep this project
between $50
> and $75 w/o the blaster itself (I already have that).
>
> I almost have my design finished but have one question. Does anyone
know a
> good source for a grate to use for the bottom of the cabinet. I was
> thinking about using BBQ grills or oven grates, but there should be
> something better/cheaper. Any suggestions. I was thinking about
the stuff
> they make outdoor furniture from or grates to cover drains, but I
don't know
> where to start to find that. If I need to I will base my final
interior
> floor dimensions around what grate (or combination of grates) I can
find to
> save on burning my sawzall out.
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