Okay, here is my 5 cents worth. I have the same unit with the Dust Collector also from Vevor. Before installing my dust collector onto the cabinet, I installed an RV gate valve that is usually used for the Sewer hose connector, with a clear 45-degree sewer connector which I cut the end off in the angle of the cabinet. I drilled a hole through the side of the cabinet the same diameter of the clear 45 PVC connector. Then I use a joint flange PVC connector to mate it to the cabinet with a flange rubber gasket. The dust collection sits higher unto the side connector to compensate for the added on Gate-valve and 45 clear tubing. So when I want to empty the dust collector, I just open up the Gate-valve by sliding the valve open and the media will just flow from the Collector down through the 45 clear adapter and into the cabinet. The clear adapter will tell me when the Collector is empty. I hope this help make the experience more enjoyable.
Really good video!! I finished mine Saturday and tested it all out and it works great. These mods are really valuable and take this sandblaster from a frustratingly mediocre sandblaster to a really solid and robust sandblaster that works really well. And the best part is these mods really aren't expensive, especially considering the value you get from them. Also, really good job on explaining everything step by step. That details on the steps and "how to" can't be underestimated. All the parts have links so you know you're using the exact same parts. Literally all you've got to do is click on the links to get the parts and watch the step by step video. You nailed this video! The only step I improvised on was the hole in the side of the cabinet for the grommet/air hose. I didn't have a ratchet knockout hole punch so I just used a hole saw which was much cheaper (if you don't have a knockout punch) and the hole saw did the job just fine
Great video James! I’ve always gotten the best results with glass beads. If you want an even finish on your blade with absolutely no hand finishing, you can’t beat it! 80 grit is what I use.
+1 for glass beads as well, not as aggressive as Aluminum Oxide but a great finish - I would love to see some corrosion testing from you on different steels and media!!
Great video, I’ll be very interested in how the 3d prints hold up. From using industrial blasters slightly larger than this they can do a lot of damage very quickly. Would be interested to see a comparative video of various blast media’s for different tasks. (Paint removal, rust removal, best finish etc) Something I’ve had many a conversation about when blasting equipment in the past
The Vevor sand blaster comes with a fitting and a cap to plug that back hole. It also states to put screws with nuts in the 4 screw holes. You didn't need to make another part for closing that original dust collector hole...
Broski, if you're really worried about air dryness (say for a plasma), look into intercoolers (between the compressor and tank), and get a triple filter/reg (solids, liquids, desiccant dryer), and then a motor guard. Esp down here in the Lone Star State, you need to curb the humidity as much as you can.
As for blasting media, depending on how specific you need to be ("per the print", ie shot peaning, glass beads, etc) get an industry standard media. Otherwise, black diamond has been a great go to "parts cleaner" media for my purposes. Although, sieved play sand (rejecting the large stuff), set out in the sun for a few days and turned over to dry, has worked well for me too.
I stumbled upon this video looking for info on a sand blast cabinet. I have no knowledge of knife making. That tumbler you have running off of your 2" belt sander is pretty slick. Is that your original idea, or is it common in the knife making community?
Thank you for the great video. Just used all your affiliate links and I'm in the process of building it now. Almost done too. Got some questions though. I don't see links for certain items. Maybe I'm missing something though. At 2:46, you have 3 pieces in your hand. Do you have a link to the middle piece. The 90 degree piece. And at 3:38, do you have a link to that black piece on the water catch. Also, regarding that hole that you cut to big for the hose that feeds the blast media. What size should it have been. I assume just a half inch right. Just want to make sure I understand it correctly. I've never done anything like this so it's all new to me. Thank you for your help and thanks again for the video. Your time lapse video helped with the assembly too.
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed the build and got something out of this video. Sorry I missed that one! Could have bought it locally... don't remember. Here is a link to the 1/4 90 - amzn.to/3WunAr4 I'll put it in the video description as well for future builders. at 3:38 are you talking about the 90 degree 3/8'' to 1/4'' reducer 90? I couldn't find one on amazon, but you may be able to use a reducer like this one - amzn.to/3YrhMkv I'm not exactly sure on the appropriate hole size, but based on the CAD file I made to fit the grommet I'd guess it would be about 0.45 to 0.55 inches.... ~0.5 is probably the right measurement since the hose was really tight going though my grommet. Cheers and good luck!
@@RedBeardOps Wow. I didn't expect a reply so quickly lol. I ended up finding one and buying it. Sorry man. Would've loved to have gotten one through your affiliate link. Trust me, I know how valuable they can be. I should be good to go now. I'm doing the metering valve as well so all I need now is the valve from that website you recommended. Excited to get this thing going. Thank you again for the quick reply
@@shoguncustoms Man no need to apologize for that! Happy you got what you needed! Good luck with your build; sounds like you're on you way. The guy at the place that sells the metering valve is good at answering questions if you have flow issues.
@@RedBeardOpsappreciate it man. Just about there. Whole cabinet is built. Just got to do the reclaimer, lighting and air system. It’s been slow since I have to squeeze this in with all the work I have to do in the shop already.
i'd love to have a system like this ! my current system is a five gallon bucket of play sand, outside in the heat, with an old tshirt over my head with google that do a lousy job and my face getting blasted
Hey, great video. I am doing your build and the link for your 1/4" barb takes me to a "3/8 Barb × 3/8 NPT" Is that the correct item link? Trying to use your affiliate links so you get the kickback thanks! (Also looks like your discount code no longer works)
Hey man, thank you! And thanks for letting me know about the discount code. Looks like they rotate it... this one will work VVPROMO If I recall correctly all the barb fittings and threads were 1/4'' NPT
Dear Sir, I bought the regulator off amazon and one side says 'out', the other says 'in'. If I hook it up as you have, the 'out' goes to the compressor. Is this correct? Does it matter? Thank you...matt
The assembly can be rotated. And gauge moved if needed. The "IN" is your feed from the compressor and the "OUT" goes to your cabinet. The direction does matter.
Do a search and see if you have a Kleen-Blast anywhere near you I buy their #120 & #100 a/o for like $40 for 50lb bag and #80 garnet for $15 for 55lb sacks far cheaper than any other option I've found.
Hallo, bitte verstehe mich nicht falsch. Ich schmiede selber und hatte Firma vevor um Hilfe gebeten da meine Werkstatt noch recht klein und einfach ist. Habe eine Absage bekommen da ich noch zu klein bin. Große werden unterstützt und keine nicht. Mfg die Hobbyschmiede
Vacuum sandblaster is very week and useless on paint or heavy rust it has not the power to cut off and clean materials... And olso you need a huge air compressor. If you add on your cabinet a pressure sand blaster the results are amazing the cut sand power is x10 and olso your work time is faster x10 and you dont kill your air compressor to work continuously trust me i have the same dust collector and custom big cabinet this company has olso a pressure sand blaster
1. That blasting gun is crap. Get yourself a proper gun and foot pedal. I have the combo from easstwood and it works well. Don't buy cheap ebay guns, they are crap. 2. Replace all your 1/4 inch hoses with 1/2 inch; you are loosing allot of flow in 1/4 inch. 3. There is no perfect media; it depends on the job. Aluminum/brass/bronze clean-up glass bead works well. For rust steel grit/bead mixture works well. For paint removal even on delicate plastic parts, plastic blasting media works well. If you just want to eat through stuff; then SiC works well. 4. Add a 120 to 220 mesh screen under the glass window; it will protect the glass bettor than plastic liner; plastic liner will etch/get dirty way too fast.
3:27 is the assembly i used. Looks like at 3:31 I used a rubber washer that I think came with the VeVOR kit. I see what you're seeing... kinda feels like a optical illusion.
I've had the best luck with coal slag. It is harder and longer lasting than glass and it is cheap! I've had a lot of clogging problems with AO, maybe it absorbs more moisture in the high humidity where I live.
I've found 80 grit glass bead to look good on copper and brass if a matte finish is what you're after. I have no way to test this, but I'd imagine you'd get a little work hardening on the surface of the metal.
