Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: sellis on November 17, 2005, 07:37:08 PM
Post by: sellis on November 17, 2005, 07:37:08 PM
I saw this in a Woodworking magazine. It's a small (hairdryer sized) powdercoater. Spray it on, put it in an oven, and voila, you have a powdercoated finish. Colors are limited to white, orange, mint green, and silver gray. It shouldn't take long before there are copycats out there and more colors though.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00917288000&tab=opt#tab
If anyone uses this or a similar product, let us know how it works. It's a shame I can't fit a wheel in my oven to cure it...or maybe I can...
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00917288000&tab=opt#tab
If anyone uses this or a similar product, let us know how it works. It's a shame I can't fit a wheel in my oven to cure it...or maybe I can...
Title: Re: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: Alphamazing on November 17, 2005, 09:09:39 PM
Post by: Alphamazing on November 17, 2005, 09:09:39 PM
Quote from: sellisIt's a shame I can't fit a wheel in my oven to cure it...or maybe I can...
Always worth a shot :) :) :)
If I had $160 to blow, I'd consider getting this. It could be fun. I'd powdercoat SO many things.
Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: Lukewarm Wilson on November 17, 2005, 11:18:26 PM
Post by: Lukewarm Wilson on November 17, 2005, 11:18:26 PM
ohh I like that! :thumb: :cheers:
Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: MPA on November 17, 2005, 11:19:53 PM
Post by: MPA on November 17, 2005, 11:19:53 PM
from what i've read about powder coating, you don't want to cook it in an oven you use for cooking
Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: cobalt135 on November 17, 2005, 11:24:22 PM
Post by: cobalt135 on November 17, 2005, 11:24:22 PM
Quote from: MPAfrom what i've read about powder coating, you don't want to cook it in an oven you use for cooking
+1 It also says 'Non food prep" under the photo gallery pics. Too bad I dont have the room for an old junk oven or I would be tempted.
Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: Danimal on November 17, 2005, 11:28:26 PM
Post by: Danimal on November 17, 2005, 11:28:26 PM
Yes, you must have a seperate oven for this process. The baking of the powder coating releases toxic gasses and will render the oven unsafe for food use from then on out.
In other words, borrow a friends oven. 8)
-Danimal
In other words, borrow a friends oven. 8)
-Danimal
Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: ashman on November 17, 2005, 11:29:05 PM
Post by: ashman on November 17, 2005, 11:29:05 PM
speaking of fun shop toys, i was SO close to buying a air compressor @ harbor freight today. it was a lil 5 pound 120psi max unit. i decided not to since i dont kno squat about them. i'd love to have some numatic tools tho, oh and they had a small mig welder too. once again, dont kno a thing.
-ash
-ash
Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: cobalt135 on November 17, 2005, 11:58:46 PM
Post by: cobalt135 on November 17, 2005, 11:58:46 PM
Quote from: ashmanspeaking of fun shop toys, i was SO close to buying a air compressor @ harbor freight today. it was a lil 5 pound 120psi max unit. i decided not to since i dont kno squat about them. i'd love to have some numatic tools tho, oh and they had a small mig welder too. once again, dont kno a thing.
-ash
I purchased a 30 some gallon 150PSI compressor last spring and a bunch of air tools to go with...I don't know how I ever survived without it! Just make sure the compressor will provide enough CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) of air at the correct PSI for the tool you wish to use.
here it is
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00916732000
looks like they are still including this
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?vertical=TOOL&pid=00916852000&adCell=P3&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
I added a blow gun, 3/8 impact, air chuck for filling tires, pencil grinder (like an air dremel tool), and die grinder and feel equipped enough to tackle most jobs.
Title: Re: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: RVertigo on November 18, 2005, 02:16:12 AM
Post by: RVertigo on November 18, 2005, 02:16:12 AM
Quote from: sellisIt's a shame I can't fit a wheel in my oven to cure it...or maybe I can...Make friends with someone that works at a pizza place... You could do the whole frame. :thumb:
Title: Re: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: kvgs on November 18, 2005, 08:17:54 AM
Post by: kvgs on November 18, 2005, 08:17:54 AM
Quote from: RVertigoQuote from: sellisIt's a shame I can't fit a wheel in my oven to cure it...or maybe I can...Make friends with someone that works at a pizza place... You could do the whole frame. :thumb:
Heck Yes!!
Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: ashman on November 19, 2005, 01:39:06 PM
Post by: ashman on November 19, 2005, 01:39:06 PM
there are SO many amazing tools out there I'm sure all of us driveway mechanics would love. top 3 for myself. 1. air compressor/tools 2. mig welder 3. a series of lifts
Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: cobalt135 on November 19, 2005, 05:15:54 PM
Post by: cobalt135 on November 19, 2005, 05:15:54 PM
A bike lift would be niiice
(http://www.suzukisv1000.com/images/products/abba_are/ARE1.jpg)
(http://www.suzukisv1000.com/images/products/abba_are/ARE1.jpg)
Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: Danimal on November 19, 2005, 05:42:04 PM
Post by: Danimal on November 19, 2005, 05:42:04 PM
Quote from: cobalt135A bike lift would be niiice
That picture has appeared a few times in my dreams...
Is that not one of the more beautiful sights you've ever seen? I mean...the whole picture and everything in it. Wait...where's the beer?
-Danimal
Title: Craftsman DIY powdercoater
Post by: Blazinjr on November 19, 2005, 06:26:55 PM
Post by: Blazinjr on November 19, 2005, 06:26:55 PM
Yes a bike lift would be nice.....
I would just like to have a storage shed to park the GS in :dunno:
Right now the plans are to store it in one of my Fathers garages with his V-Star. One good thing is it is only 2 blocks away.
On the powder coating though, I have been thinking about getting into this for awhile now....... maybe I could talk to Santa and see if he could get it for me for Christmas.
I would just like to have a storage shed to park the GS in :dunno:
Right now the plans are to store it in one of my Fathers garages with his V-Star. One good thing is it is only 2 blocks away.
On the powder coating though, I have been thinking about getting into this for awhile now....... maybe I could talk to Santa and see if he could get it for me for Christmas.