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Mule · 11-06-2006, 01:04 PM

I ordered a powder coating setup from the Eastwood company last week. I am going to try it on a couple of tuber projects. Has anyone used one of these setups? It's on sale for $75.00 and I couldn't resist getting it....
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http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...rID=371&KICKER

rcktpwrd · 11-06-2006, 01:24 PM

I hear they work fairly well as long as you take your time and do a real good job with all the prewp work.
just be sure not to use the oven in the house... get a seperate oven to play with...

Mule · 11-06-2006, 01:35 PM

I'm getting a large toaster type oven to play with. It will do all of the small car parts and RC stuff that I want to do. I like their idea of putting a work surface on top of an old oven. You could build a booth on top for spraying.
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Double J · 11-06-2006, 03:16 PM

I almost purchased this one from Harbor frieght. But my PC guy give's me a good enough deal so the pay off would only be the turn around time for it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94244

Let us know how the one you got works out.

TwistedXT · 11-07-2006, 11:29 AM

http://www.eastwoodco.com/videoplaye...yer_flash.html

that video is pretty sweet!

Wrecker · 11-07-2006, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwistedXT

http://www.eastwoodco.com/videoplaye...yer_flash.html

that video is pretty sweet!

Yeah it is.
Powder coating is a lot easier and cleaner than I though. I just might have to pick up one, I've been considering it for a long time. I just wish there was a cheap way to get a big enough oven to do 1:1 stuff, like bumpers and sliders.

clodstall · 11-08-2006, 08:47 AM

not to bad.

Mule · 11-08-2006, 01:20 PM

These are cool setups, I know you can do some 1:1 stuff, but the big things may be hard to cook. I was thinking of a long metal box w/ a burner under it. Kind of like a gun bluing tank only enclosed.

I was figuring that if you put down some paper while you spray, you can save the overspray powder.
I'll figure it out when I try it. The kit comes tomorrow. Problem is, I don't have a frame together yet. I have been wasting my time fighting a 1:1 Toyota crawler build........

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geeps · 11-15-2006, 05:23 PM

I do powdercoating for a living, Main thing to remember is prep work and don`t let product get too hot, everything i do gets baked for 30 min at 350-400 deg. this works great for the variety of industrial coatings i use

Rckcrwlr · 11-17-2006, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mule

I'm getting a large toaster type oven to play with. It will do all of the small car parts and RC stuff that I want to do. I like their idea of putting a work surface on top of an old oven. You could build a booth on top for spraying.
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A buddy of mine has the setup. You will need more than a toaster oven. You need to find an oven that is more consistant in temperature. A toaster oven fluctuates too much.

damion289 · 11-17-2006, 01:34 PM

I have the powder coating setup from Eastwood. Im' lucky enough to live only 45 min away from them so I get to see the stuff up close 1st. It works great. Ive used it for about 2 years now

jetboat · 11-17-2006, 05:16 PM

take 2 old electric ovens add a big sheet metal box wrap with insulation and you have a redneck powder coating oven, Ive seen this done, works realy realy well

Bronco · 11-28-2006, 03:50 PM

i wonder if itll work in a pot with a lid? and heat the pot

traxxas_man · 12-02-2006, 11:50 AM

it wil prbly work but im sure it will take a Long time.

RockShocker · 12-03-2006, 11:20 AM

I do powdercoating,mainly golfclubs,(now crawler parts).
I use the airless unit from Sears that I got on sale for $130.
Works great,don't have to worry about condensation from a compressor.
The main thing is to get the part clean,I bead blast first,then pre-heat for
about 5 mins.in a convection toaster oven.

roddyf · 12-14-2006, 10:12 PM

I have used one of the Eastwood setups and the most important thing is prep work. You have to make sure there is no dirt on the parts. A good tack cloth works well.

Big Ahso · 12-17-2006, 12:14 AM

what kind of ventilation is required for use in a shop? does powder coating produce much noxious fumes?

11-06-2006, 01:04 PM	#1
Mule Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CO burbs Posts: 261	Powder Coating. I ordered a powder coating setup from the Eastwood company last week. I am going to try it on a couple of tuber projects. Has anyone used one of these setups? It's on sale for $75.00 and I couldn't resist getting it.... G. http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...rID=371&KICKER

11-06-2006, 01:24 PM	#2
rcktpwrd Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: raleigh, nc Posts: 135	I hear they work fairly well as long as you take your time and do a real good job with all the prewp work. just be sure not to use the oven in the house... get a seperate oven to play with...

11-06-2006, 01:35 PM	#3
Mule Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CO burbs Posts: 261	I'm getting a large toaster type oven to play with. It will do all of the small car parts and RC stuff that I want to do. I like their idea of putting a work surface on top of an old oven. You could build a booth on top for spraying. G

11-06-2006, 03:16 PM	#4
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	I almost purchased this one from Harbor frieght. But my PC guy give's me a good enough deal so the pay off would only be the turn around time for it. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94244 Let us know how the one you got works out.

11-07-2006, 11:29 AM	#5
TwistedXT Powered by Awesome Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 3,622	http://www.eastwoodco.com/videoplaye...yer_flash.html that video is pretty sweet!

11-08-2006, 08:47 AM	#7
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	not to bad.

11-08-2006, 01:20 PM	#8
Mule Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CO burbs Posts: 261	These are cool setups, I know you can do some 1:1 stuff, but the big things may be hard to cook. I was thinking of a long metal box w/ a burner under it. Kind of like a gun bluing tank only enclosed. I was figuring that if you put down some paper while you spray, you can save the overspray powder. I'll figure it out when I try it. The kit comes tomorrow. Problem is, I don't have a frame together yet. I have been wasting my time fighting a 1:1 Toyota crawler build........ G

11-15-2006, 05:23 PM	#9
geeps Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: frohna Posts: 15	I do powdercoating for a living, Main thing to remember is prep work and don`t let product get too hot, everything i do gets baked for 30 min at 350-400 deg. this works great for the variety of industrial coatings i use

11-17-2006, 01:34 PM	#11
damion289 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: northampton Posts: 194	I have the powder coating setup from Eastwood. Im' lucky enough to live only 45 min away from them so I get to see the stuff up close 1st. It works great. Ive used it for about 2 years now

11-17-2006, 05:16 PM	#12
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	take 2 old electric ovens add a big sheet metal box wrap with insulation and you have a redneck powder coating oven, Ive seen this done, works realy realy well

11-28-2006, 03:50 PM	#13
Bronco I joined the Band! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ... Posts: 515	i wonder if itll work in a pot with a lid? and heat the pot

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12-02-2006, 11:50 AM	#14
traxxas_man Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So_Cal Posts: 41	it wil prbly work but im sure it will take a Long time.

12-03-2006, 11:20 AM	#15
RockShocker Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RedRock near BedRock Posts: 44	I do powdercoating,mainly golfclubs,(now crawler parts). I use the airless unit from Sears that I got on sale for $130. Works great,don't have to worry about condensation from a compressor. The main thing is to get the part clean,I bead blast first,then pre-heat for about 5 mins.in a convection toaster oven.

12-14-2006, 10:12 PM	#16
roddyf Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Charleston Posts: 89	I have used one of the Eastwood setups and the most important thing is prep work. You have to make sure there is no dirt on the parts. A good tack cloth works well.

12-17-2006, 12:14 AM	#17
Big Ahso Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 43	what kind of ventilation is required for use in a shop? does powder coating produce much noxious fumes?

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