Kevin
Living the dream.
Hi Kevin,
Interesting project! I look forward to seeing it in action.
By the way, the paint build up on the old fan is amazing! You are obviously a prolific painter. I hope that your dual filter system will prevent the same thing from occuring again.
I use standard furnace filters in my home made spray booth. They clog up pretty quickly, but so far there has been almost no paint buildup on the fan blades themselves.
By the way, for those of you who would caution me about the risks of paint fumes igniting because the motor is exposed, I would say that your concerns are unwarranted. First, I use mostly acrylics. Secondly, even if I were using solvent based paints, the amount of solvent in the air would never get to the point of ignition. I think that theory is an example of a modern urban myth.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
hon30critter...By the way, for those of you who would caution me about the risks of paint fumes igniting because the motor is exposed, I would say that your concerns are unwarranted. First, I use mostly acrylics. Secondly, even if I were using solvent based paints, the amount of solvent in the air would never get to the point of ignition. I think that theory is an example of a modern urban myth.
I agree, Dave. My homemade spray booth has been in use for almost 40 years, with lots of lacquer-based paints, especially when I was painting for a nearby LHS. I still have a lot of those types of paints still in use, and, like you, use simple fibreglass furnace filters.The exhaust fan is from an old air hockey game, and while there's some paint build-up on the blades, not enough to require cleaning. The motor sits directly above the blades, in the stream of exhaust air. I've never been concerned because the fan is always turned on before painting begins, so there's never an accumulation of fumes for any spark to ignite. Mine uses half of a standard-size furnace filter, and I change it only when the air flow begins to be noticeably impeded.
Kevin, it looks like you're doing a very thorough job on your new spray booth, but I think that your multiple filters may be overkill. The first one will stop any paint particles, but will likely clog quite quickly, while the other two will merely become redundant, as the fumes do not require filtering - they're nothing but smelly air, and the filters will not likely remove the smell.
Kudos to you, though, for building your own.
Wayne
Kevin, that thing will survive an atomic bomb!!
I'm not being critical! Your work is very solid!
Great job Kevin! That looks like a lot of work, but I bet it will last a long time. With the amount of cars you turn out, that thing is definitly worth building.
Harrison
Homeschooler living In upstate NY a.k.a Northern NY.
Modeling the D&H in 1978.
Route of the famous "Montreal Limited"
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Looks good to me Kevin. Are you sure you're not an engineer?
Some of the stuff you come up with never ceases to amaze me.
TF
SeeYou190 Track fiddler Looks good to me Kevin. Are you sure you're not an engineer? . I am not an engineer, however, both of my parents were. I was supposed to become an engineer also, but that is a story for another time. . -Kevin .
Track fiddler Looks good to me Kevin. Are you sure you're not an engineer?
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I am not an engineer, however, both of my parents were. I was supposed to become an engineer also, but that is a story for another time.
-Kevin
OK. I'll wait for the story but from that last picture you posted, I bet the neighbors wonder what the heck you're doing out in the driveway sometimes.
If I lived across the street from you without a summary or a description we get on the forum here....... I would too
They got to wonder what is that apparatus in the driveway like many times before.
You're never boring here Kevin. I'll give you that. You keep my Interests up.
I like the spray booth. I'm taking notes and will be honored to build one from my notes from you.
That's a very thorough and well-done build, Kevin.
There is no question, that is the ultimate paint booth. Great work Kevin.
Mine is much simpler, but will get a few improvements when it gets hooked up here at the new house.
Sheldon
Dang Kevin, that is all 100% pure amazing work. I can't wait until I can come over and use it to paint my own models.
That's a great idea Kevin. Those little bits and tips do not come cheap. As small as they are, they are easily misplaced. Might as well have them located at the source where you use them
That's a familiar looking finish to me on your spray booth. You may have already mentioned it, but is that fleck paint? That finish always looks professional. It looks like granite.
That is impressive Kevin, give your self a pat on the back and enjoy the feeling of great satisfaction you must have, you deserve it.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
I have been watching and enjoying your project paint booth, all I can say is WOW.
Your professionalism in planning, building, finishing, wiring are all A#1.
Your patience to see it through that way right to the end is really notable.
Congratulations. If I wasn't married I would have it sitting on my dining room table.
Johnboy out
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)