I did something like what you have here. I’ve noticed that the intake port now is rather low and has a tendency for the vacuum to actually suck up the media, so I made the intake for the vacuum port a little higher and solved the issue.
Beautiful work! Potential simplifications for me and others looking to create a similar setup: -rather than make the top loop from 5 pieces: 2 45 degree elbows, 2 short segments, and 1 90 degree elbow, you could make it from 3 pieces: 2 45 degree street elbows that will fit directly into the 90 degree elbow. At the bottom, same strategy, replacing the 90 degree elbow with a T fitting, at which point you can either have the ball valve and drains continue at a 45 degree angle or fit another 45 degree street elbow to make the drains parallel to the runs.
Did a bit about ear protection in the video. I do have plugs in they are skin tone so they are hard to see. These blades are designed to cut dry never tried to oil one and see if there is an advantage. Would be an interesting video to see a A/B test on blade life. For my purposes the clean cut saves time and mess.
@@HouseofChop Ok cool, thats where i'm at on mine as well. Just bought the dust collection system and planning moving the suction side to the left like you did.
@@chargerman426Good luck with it. It’s definitely worth your while and will save you a whole lot of filters and keep performance up if you add a “Dust Stopper” or “Dust Deputy” between the vacuum and the cabinet. When you move the pickup to the left I don’t believe you need to get a elaborate as I did. I figured out just getting it on that side and low should do the trick after I did some more testing. I personally like the Dust Stopper because if it’s tight form factor. Here’s a link www.dustopper.com/pro/
@@HouseofChop Interesting that you kept a dust deputy type product in line as well... I was moving to the eastwood dust collector set up to get away from my dust deputy and shop vac set up.
@@chargerman426The Eastwood vacuum is basically a shop vac with a much stronger pull. Still has a filter and the fine dust in the cabinet will clog it quick. I found with the Dust Stopper in line the performance of the vacuum wasn’t encumbered by the filter getting loaded up as quick. In addition to that it’s a whole lot easier to just dump the pail when needed rather than the whole trap door setup on the Eastwood vac.
So, i got a B60 few month ago and been playing with it. If you want less dust try steel grit media. It is heavy so it falls down fast and the only dust you have is the crap you blasted off; not the abrasive itself. Also, that gun comes with 1/8th jet, going up will speed things up if you have the compressor hp for it.
Great job, machine seems work great. Getting rid of dust is main thing. The pattern on the spray has got me wondering. . Seemed really small, like should have blown the battery tray out on both sides in about 4 minutes . Maybe it was my setup. A man who use to blast carnival equipment showed me how build it. Been 20 years now. Great job. I may get one. Can’t bring myself to buy harbor freight. No offense to anyone (except harbor freight ). Yes they got lifetime replacement. If I was the type who does t mind driving 50 miles to trade my tool in every week or every other week
Great video, a couple of things I have recently done, 1. Powder coat the inside white, 2. High output LED flood light, and 3, removed the glass, welded studs for glass mounts for faster glass swaps, then thin piece of plexy, new glass, then plexy sandwitch and change the plexy out every couple of jobs. That said, the large vent in the rear right (looking into yours) is it open to the outside? Mine is closed, with the shop vac dust collector it is almost dustless inside the box with use.
Those sound like great upgrades. I’ve been contemplating getting some more light in there. The vent on the back is about 1/3-1/2 open on mine and it seems to flow best there and keep the dust down.
Hey thanks!!! This is one of my favorite comments of all time. You got it. That was my goal all along. This stuff is fun. At times people seem to forgotten. Appreciate you taking a moment to comment
I really enjoyed your video. Also liked the music you paired with it. I was hoping to find links to the music. How do you like your system now 4 years later?
Thank you. Really appreciate you taking a moment to leave a comment. The system is great hasn’t let me down even painting and blasting in the humid season. Can’t really help you with the music. It is just royalty free stock.
Hey Chop I stumbled across this vid while I was looking for a media blaster for my school. Just thought it was funny running across one of your vids. Great vid by the way.
What’s up Eric!!! That’s hysterical you stumbled into one of my videos. Appreciate the generous words thank you! I had a blast making this one. Hope all is well.
Thank you. I appreciate you taking a moment to leave a comment. The manifold definitely helped but it didn’t need to be so complex. It’s pretty easy to bend one up over the end of a bench and get equal results.
Really slick project chop man. Love the creativity. I'm building a smaller cutting station at the end of my CertiFlat 4' x 4' table. However I am lazy, so I'm using a removable water tray to catch slag and douse sparks. Yours is much more creative and well . . . cool. kudos.
Hey man just found your channel solid work and very watchable content and see you haven’t posted in 2 years thats disappointing the attitude u have and content is great
