Author Topic: Spraybooth.... ugly but it works (Read 13103 times)

Andre Laas · « **on:** June 14, 2011, 09:12:59 AM »

This is probably the ugliest spray booth out there, but it works…..

Basically a big plastic container, modiefied…
The filter is also home made…. Aluminium mesh that holds a piece of batting to serve as an air fiter

I salvaged this “sosatie rotisserie” from an old braai… this way I can rotate several lures with 1 motor… nice for drying lures. Currently I have roughly fitted the original rotisserie motor that came with the braai, but I will be changing to one of those microwave motors from Bennie

At the back I have 2 x 220v fans. For now the booth is set up so that the filtered air is vented through an open window

I currently have it set up to hold three lures, but it can take up to 8 at a time for the application of base coats and for drying

Here is a rudimentary, yet effective paint jig for doing single lures

It has an interchangeable “head” so that I can rotate rods to dry flex-coat after rod repairs or guide replacements

PH · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2011, 09:24:38 AM »

Looks great! Where did you buy the fans, if you don't mind me asking. I will need to do the same shortly.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2011, 09:29:05 AM »

That looks awesome Critter :shre:

Andre Laas · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2011, 09:31:04 AM »

Quote from: PH on June 14, 2011, 09:24:38 AM

Looks great! Where did you buy the fans, if you don't mind me asking. I will need to do the same shortly.

Thanks Pierre.... the fans I got from that evil evil evil place that I have heard of from you.... A1 radio ;-)

benniejordaan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2011, 09:49:43 AM »

Nice, so does this mean that by tomorrow this time we get to see some painted stuff??

Andre Laas · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2011, 09:51:30 AM »

LOL.... how bout after the long-week-end? My first attempts may not be suitable for posting in public......

CLS · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2011, 03:40:47 PM »

Are those fans flame proof ???

PH · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2011, 03:48:13 PM »

Quote from: CLS on June 14, 2011, 03:40:47 PM

Are those fans flame proof ???

Do you mean that a spark from one of the fan motors could cause a fire?

benniejordaan · « **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2011, 03:59:15 PM »

Quote from: PH on June 14, 2011, 03:48:13 PM

Do you mean that a spark from one of the fan motors could cause a fire?

I think that is exactly what he means.

I doubt it would be... but Andre doesn't need to worry too much in my opinion! Definitely not in a DIY airbrush environment.

A flame proof motor is generally enormous, has a solid cast iron casing and weighs a ton. The terminal box would be nearly as big as Andre's whole paint boot! Motor alone would cost R6000. I can show 100's of paint plants that do not have flame proof motors in the paint area.

PH · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2011, 04:02:05 PM »

Phew, thanks. I'm about to do the same.

CLS · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2011, 04:12:49 PM »

Bennie, I have also seen many a spray booth that is non flameproof, just be carefull and keep spare thinners and paint away from the area where you spray,and the room is well ventilated, I have also seen a spray booth that has gone boom. I am not telling you what to do and this is not a pep talk, just some safety advice.

PH · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2011, 05:40:57 PM »

Thanks for the advice CLS!!!

Plugger · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2011, 08:21:59 PM »

There are flame proof and spark proof fans for spray booths, BIG difference in the price.

Hooch · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2011, 08:46:07 PM »

And that is why I opted for the Hurricane spray booths a month ago!!!! Too much op a risk to do it a DIY project.

Andre Laas · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:39:15 AM »

Thanks for the advice guys.... I'll take some extra precautions just in case. I did investigate those spark-proof motors, and purpose build hobby spray booths, but they are difficult to come by and prohibitively expensive. I'll just be real careful

Andre Laas · « **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:56:00 AM »

Quote from: Hooch on June 14, 2011, 08:46:07 PM

And that is why I opted for the Hurricane spray booths a month ago!!!! Too much op a risk to do it a DIY project.

Hi Hooch, would you mind sharing more info on this booth? Maybe a picture, and where you got it from?

benniejordaan · « **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2011, 08:07:53 AM »

Quote from: Critter on June 15, 2011, 07:56:00 AM

Hi Hooch, would you mind sharing more info on this booth? Maybe a picture, and where you got it from?

It's an industrial spray booth.

Andre Laas · « **Reply #17 on:** June 15, 2011, 08:13:36 AM »

Quote from: benniejordaan on June 15, 2011, 08:07:53 AM

It's an industrial spray booth.

Ah.... I see I can get one on special for About R125 000-00

benniejordaan · « **Reply #18 on:** June 15, 2011, 08:21:55 AM »

Quote from: Critter on June 15, 2011, 08:13:36 AM

Ah.... I see I can get one on special for About R125 000-00

That would be a little expensive. A spray booth should cost around R60 000-00 + VAT.

zulu-X-treme · « **Reply #19 on:** June 15, 2011, 08:24:04 AM »

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