I know this isnt really the right place to be asking it, but Id like the opinions of some of you old mechanic veterans out there.
Undergoing a basement reno + new oven for mothers day, Im left with a scrap functional over and an old wash tub.
Coincidentally Im also building a bobber!
I plan on spending up to $200 on powdercoating some items, but I read around and found I can probably build my own for close to the same price.
Im willing to bet that washtub would fit nicely with a little modding on the stove area of the oven. A little fabbing and you could probably come up with a cool mini sandblasting/powdercoating station.
Kinda got me thinking, so heres a little quick photoshop demo of what I mean.
Ive already thought a lot of it out.
SandblasterPlexi glass top
Some sort of interior lighting
Sandblasting Gun
Hose to bottom of tank for media
Air connections
Gloves
Media
That should probably cost me in the area of 100-150, depending on where and how I shop.
Powder CoaterThis ones interesting since I dont know much about them. A little research proves that all you need is a little electronic gizmo that plugs into the wall, and grounds on your item to electrically charge it. Then you need a powder coating gun, the powder, and spray the item evenly. Then you bake the sucker at about 400c for 10 minutes and its done.
Powder Coating Gun
Electronic Thing
Powder ($20/lb?)
hangers, masking tape, silicone plugs.
I figure this could all be done with $300-400 and you'd have a pretty solid station for powdercoating small parts.
does anyone have much experience in this field and if my ideas make sense?