How to Build a Wet Blasting Cabinet 

Thanks Andreas good luck with your build

Thanks Louie Check out my later video on the upgrades I did to the Wet Blast cabinet ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6JolI-myv7Y.html

Also, is it possible to use Aluminium Oxide to strip a part of corrosion and paint, then smooth it with glass beads, or are the glass beads too gentle to make a dent in the surface?

@@lordmcmenace Yeah mate the Aluminium Oxide is good for getting harder stuff off and then switch to glass bead to finish off

If your restoring motorcycles Mark it’s a great tool to have in the shed

@@Coolhand99au Especially air cooled........

No worries Justin Good luck with your project

Cheers mate it is a handy piece of kit to have in your shed

Hi Phil Sounds good ! After I finish the CX500 project I do want to revisit the Wet Blast cabinet The tank I have on now is way to big really after using the cabinet for a while now, you don't need a big tank I just selected that one because it was readily available So I will modify it to a smaller round tank. I do like the wheel in and lift up it seals off pretty good

Thanks Kisoia Good luck with your build

Gary Murdock I made that myself out of stuff I had in the shed

Thanks Mate As Resto Blast suggested I need to make another tank lift to save my back !

Thanks Ehtan For those that might be interested in Arduino control of a 12 volt relay here is a link that I used ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Wbm3MCMgM_s.html

Your Welcome Sir You will love it when you finished

easy4steve There a good bike to work on Steve maybe not the fastest but great fun to ride and sound good

Thanks Mate It’s a great piece of kit to have if your doing any sort of restoration

WOW Dubai !!! Only ever been to the airport transferring to Europe I must have a stop over next trip

Thanks Mate Yeah make one its not that hard and its a great tool to have in the shed

Sorry Mate It would be too BIG !

Mate I don't get involved with electrics because of the danger However I do control the switching of the pedals with an Arduino control board and I do show how that is set up. See the later video I posted on that ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sy8IWsG5ZDk.html

Hi there Check out my other vidoeds on the Wet Blast cabinet One of them covers the foot switches

Hi Dai You can purchase the same cabinet in the UK all the other parts you can get off ebay See link for cabinet www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sandblaster-Bead-Sand-Grit-Blasting-Sand-Blaster-220L-Sandblasting-Cabinet-LED/264479647728?hash=item3d943727f0:g:gLEAAOSwWWxY-cZp If you cant do the electrical stuff find an electrical friend

Hi Bill Once the Aluminium has been cleaned and polished I use "Autosol" metal polish to keep it shiny You can also spray the parts with 2K clear I think Honda does this to protect the aluminium

Cheers Archie

Hi Justin The only modification to a brand new blast cabinet is ; to seal it, to cut the bottom to suit the tank and fit better light, wiper The pump sits directly onto the tank base I have raised mine 50mm with some spacers on the bottom of the pump you can see that in the video Yes I am going to go with a circular tank because the pump flow will agitate the media better. In a square tank the media can get caught up in the corners. Also don't go for a big tank mine is too big get one around 30 Lt Yeah I'm happy with the light and the wiper and the ventilator. If you use a spray you will have to add water then it is going to overflow your tank

Thanks Mark

Thanks Kelvin I have just recently added some upgrade videos for the wet blast cabinet

@@Coolhand99au thank you. I am looking for the Kiwi video on how to make the nozzle, could you send me this link

@@kelvinbunyan6908 Here is the link to his site ru-vid.com/show-UC5mEA0d4nP1rbzIerZIS_7Qvideos This is the link that shows you how to make a Nozzle ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lObVlv4yozM.html Heres another explanation ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P6wPvLG7pOE.html He does have a number of videos about his nozzles so have a look at his site

Hi Pierre On mine I have the compressor regulator set at 8 Bar and the regulator at the we blast cabinet set at 4 Bar for Glass Bead and 6 Bar for Aluminium Oxide you don't want the air pressure set too high on glass bead as you will only smash the beads apart Experiment with your air pressure and nozzle sizes to get the best result I think I use around a 6mm nozzle

Hi Steve, Fantastic video, well done! I've also been researching vapor blasting cabinets and so far, yours is the design at the top! I like your setup with foot switches and your electrical system is the most professional-looking I've seen. Do you have a build video and possibly a parts list that you would share? Thanks from Canada!

Hi Mark Thanks for the kind comments Mate you can find all the info on the Arduino Circuitry on the other video I made on my channel. Check out the link below ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sy8IWsG5ZDk.html

@@Coolhand99au Thanks ledge, that's just what I need to get going. You mentioned your Honda cafe racer, before I retired used to specialise in Honda performance heads, had my own flow bench and dyno etc, which I sold when I retired a couple of years ago. If you want your cx heads tidied up let me know and I'll square the slate, cheers Johno

@@markjohnson6130 Thanks Johno ! thats nice So your retired too hope they are keeping you busy hahahaha I'm sure your so busy you can't scratch yourself

Hi Chicago The cabinet would go into the plastic tank by around 75 mm or 3 inches. Really its only there to guide the slurry back into the tank. Doesn't need to be a tight seal My Tank is to big really. When I get time I am going to make a smaller round tank The pump would sit on the bottom of the tank. Once the pump starts and the slurry is flowing around the tank the pump would sink and sit on the bottom. I raised my pump inlet by 50 mm so that when the pump stops and the media settles the inlet of the pump wont get clogged with media

Hi Jeremy The ratio Glass bead/Water that I use is 10/1 Check out my other video it shows you me mixing up afresh batch ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L5nMQBMI4es.html

@@Coolhand99au thanks for replying....I'll give that a go.

Hi Leonardo Sorry mate I dont give out electrical imformation because of the legal rules and the danger

@@Coolhand99au its ok sir i understand..well sir how about a link to a brand or kind of foot pedals you have there? whats the specs?

@@Coolhand99au i understand sir..

Exactly !!! Mate I'm getting to old for that heavy lifting I will make another when I get a bit of time

Hi Bill I did have a big tank and I was wasting media. I personally like the 32 Lt tank size You can go smaller but you do have to watch out when the pump is running and agitating the water media that you don't overflow the tank Here is a link to a guy that has involved the cabinet from the design that I used. He isn't using the load trolleys that I made ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ePNZ27eQzDs.html&lc=z23ccxiivtrui52t5acdp4344mejjvknlt2epwv0lnhw03c010c

Hi EE Yeah it did escape through the exhaust fan and kept the inside space pretty clear of mist some guys prefer to use a fan and overpressure the inside space and then exhaust through a port in the cabinet I do have three other videos on the wet blast cabinet and how I ungraded the lift system please check the videos on my channel

Thanks Craig Yeah the compressor handles the supply load really good OK it stops and starts but not to often

@@Coolhand99au thanks mate. Also what wattage pump are you using if you know the details. Thanks

@@WillyWonkaar Check out the discrption above by clicking on MORE There is a link to the pump I used and it was 1800 Watts

Hi Corey All of the part supplies are listed in the description Here is a link to the wiper I used www.ebay.com.au/itm/151674317976

hi mate just had a look, also where abouts was the electrical board/cabinet from?

@@coreycartledge2432 You can get them from any local electrical supplier

hey mate how’s things… quick question as to where you got the pvc sheet you added to your door?

Cheers Ivan

And a CX500 fan too! The Honda version of a Moto Guzzi. The 650cc version of the engine was a great version. A real shame the chassis wasn't up to modern standards.

@@ivanjulian2532 Hi Ivan great to see your a CX fan they are great bikes to work with Might not be the most powerful bike around but they can be a whole lot of fun redesigning them into fun bikes'

Hahahahahaha I cant believe that you asked about the extraction fan Pete Half an hour ago I was just finishing off my latest upgrade (New Video of the upgrades will be up in the next day or two) of the Wet Blast cabinet I turned on the fan and it dropped out checked the fan out and yep I think water and media have worked their way into the motor. It was a marine fan with a certain amount of water proofing So I have ditched the extractor fan and the inside light and placed a more powerful light on the outside

@@Coolhand99au How about a different position e.g. out the side rather than out the back of the cabinet. That way it's not getting a direct hit with the waste air/vapour, maybe on the right hand side if you're right handed, although thats where the door is so it'll have to be the Left hand side or left hand back corner.... Just a thought.

@@petegrice6890 Good point Pete Josh from Armory Enterprises also suggested using a blower instead of a suction vent I will add one again later it does help clear things up

Hi Travis Mate at this very moment i finishing off the upgrade to my wet blast cabinet I will be posting a video early next week on what I have done Which is (1) Fitting smaller tanks (2) Making another loading trolley so I wont stuff my back up (3) A better light (4) A full explanation on how how the foot switches toggle on and off using Arduino using 12 volt DC Mate I am reluctant to give advice on electrical systems higher than 12volt DC because of the legal requirements

@@Coolhand99au Looking forward to your update. Thanks for the quick response!

@@Coolhand99au I was looking at these foot switches as a way around arduino, but I do like your beefier pedals. www.zoro.com/linemaster-gnrl-prps-foot-swtch-maintained-action-632-da/i/G4327994/ Updated: this one is beefier and maintained: www.ssccontrols.com/product/gx500-ma-gx-series-heavy-duty-without-guard/

Hi Ben Sorry for the late reply mate Yeah I made my own nozzle from Armoury Enterprises design Works great

David M Yep the glass bead blasting will peen the surface and add shine

Hi Shane You can see the blasting becoming less efficent. If its cleaning up the oxide then its Ok I dont do a lot of wet blasting so I have only chaned it about once a year

Gday mate So you want to make a relay that powers lets say the pump with one press of the momentary foot switch and off with a second press I would look at a latching relay see RU-vid link below. You could use that signal to energise bigger relay that can handle more voltage ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kGnknHV15T4.html Ali Axpress have latching relays www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006583085991.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.7.782aGTVuGTVuXx&algo_pvid=ddb0409b-412a-4c04-97f4-e64d1aeed4df&aem_p4p_detail=2024081415324511576002496625300001992213&algo_exp_id=ddb0409b-412a-4c04-97f4-e64d1aeed4df-3&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%218.87%216.65%21%21%215.80%214.35%21%40210307c017236747655307722e5e3f%2112000037728568572%21sea%21AU%21185507440%21X&curPageLogUid=KoHHyCL1WzsL&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A&search_p4p_id=2024081415324511576002496625300001992213_4

@@Coolhand99au G'day matey, this is what I was after (I think) Thanks! I'm using the foot pedals to actuate 12v Ball valves the same as you. Probably got from the same place as you given they look identical ;) I've watched/studied your clip off and on over the years but have decided I need to pull finger and make my own one happen. Thanks mate.

@@gooseypig84 Fantastic ! Good luck with the project

Hi Brian I live in Adelaide SA I got the glass bead from General tools Link generaltools.com.au/product/hafco-sandblasting-beads-inda-glass-bead/ And the Aluminium Oxide from Burwells in Victoria Link www.burwell.com.au/products/abrasives/

Hey Karl Glad you liked the vid

Hi Noel You've caught me at a good time. The CX500 project is finished and I am now revamping the Wet Blast cabinet for the next CX Project I have gone with smaller tanks and they look great I will be doing a full tutorial on the Arduino which is only one Arduino UNO going into a Arduino 4 relay board And they light is going to be upgraded

@@Coolhand99au great, can't wait to see it. btw nice build you did there ... done a bobber build (made a video on my channel to) in the past to. Building a K100 into a caferacer right now and an xj 900 is waiting. so i think the cabin is going to be of good use in the future. BTW is the compressor a 100 Liter one ?

@@NBRC Hi Noel The Honda Shadow Bobber looks great, nice and low Yes the compressor is a 3 HP, 100 LT, 150 PSI Free Air Delivery is 310 Litres/Minute

Justin I am a bit wary about putting electrical info up on RU-vid because of the local laws

Hi Garrett The Orange cables are two core Blue and Brown 2.5mm for 12 volt DC

To be totally honest mate I have never really used dry blasting My wet blaster does take off paint and oxide It doesn't like selastic, rubber , etc I guess it also comes down to speed how quick it can clean up a part and that depends on a few things air supply, nozzle design

@@Coolhand99au Thanks bud, I'll ask a few other guys about blasting paint. I can't have 2 cabinets and I mainly powder coat, but I sure love the finish that thing leaves...

Yeah mate the lifts are homemade

The pump that I used is listed in the description see link www.mydeal.com.au/1500w-submersible-water-pump-universal-fitting Hose size from the pump to the gun is 1/2 " Outlet from the pump is a 3/4" T reduced on one side to 1/2 to the gun the other side open for slurry circulation

Jordon Evans cheap plastic cutting board from Walmart or Sam’s. I buy them in bulk and use them for various projects. Easy to cut with a saw, and super strong.

Hi Nathan The size on the glass bead bag says 106-300 no brand name on the bag The nozzle I was using was 5.5mm Dia hole The pressure I was running at was 5 Bar on glass bead and 6 bar on aluminium oxide If your not happy with the way it is blasting try lowering the pressure I was originally at 8 bar straight off the compressor, lowering the pressure made a big difference

northstar100 Whatever floats your boat mate Bong On !

Powder coating would work really well on a wet blasted surface My thought are that wet blasting is good on aluminium surfaces dry blasting is good for ferrous metals You can do steel but you will get flash rust and guys do add a rust inhibitor to the water when blasting ferrous metals

Could you enlighten me what kind of rust inhibitor that will help? Im planning to build wet blasting in near future, and i need to learn a lot.

@@radityapadmanegara7715 This PDF should cover wet blasting flash rusting www.shotpeener.com/library/pdf/1987164.pdf

I bought that transformer from Jay Car search PowerTech 12 Volt Dc 12.5 Amp Power adaptor www.jaycar.com.au/12vdc-12-5-switchmode-power-supply-mains-to-cigarette-lighter-socket/p/MP3573 www.ebay.com.au/itm/240V-AC-to-12V-DC-12-5A-Power-Supply-Adapter-Cigarette-Socket-Waeco-Engel-Fridge/273134712521

Yes I did Kevin The originals fell to bits I can't remember where I got them from but it was online and they were very sturdy units and reasonably priced

@@Coolhand99au thank you

Hi Ken There is a link in the description of the pump I used above Here is another link to similar pumps www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=1800W%20Submersible%20Dirty%20Water%20Pump%20Bore%20Sewage%20Septic%20Sewerage%20Clean&_sacat=0&fbclid=IwAR21AdtubI502E_jI2tKKI-3b4LQH_ev6Pkc1w35FXywNBTeceUVweW-zIc

Hi John I am a bit wary about putting electrical info up on RU-vid because of the local laws

Hi, yes I can understand that, thank you for the quick reply. Happy new year Regards John

@@johnmooney2740 You too good luck

me too

Good information Alex Cheers

where do you source the bits and pieces for that? I need to retro fit something to my old AquaBlast.