http://forum.caswellplating.com/ Discussion Board For powder coating questions. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:05:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.caswellplating.com/images/misc/rss.png http://forum.caswellplating.com/ http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11817-fitting.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:45:09 GMT I have a Redline gun I bought a few months back and now I am ready to start PC's some parts. I realized the fittings state a 1/8-28NPT fitting is required. I didn't think NPT was 28TPI. Anyone know where I can get this fitting online from? Nobody local has anything close. Only comments I have found is that the 1/8-28 may actually be British type threads? ]]> Powder Coating Questions Magnum164 http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11817-fitting.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11815-first-time-using-candy-color-advice-needed.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:17:48 GMT I've posted in the past that I restore vintage Honda minibikes. I've done several Candy emerald green CT70's in the past and spend a ton of money having them painted. My ovens plenty big enough to powder coat one of these frames so I figure why not, lets give it a shot.

This is the color I'm going for.



Caswell's psycho lime looks close but I know it's probably applied over polished aluminum in this pic.



Any advice on how I should prepare my steel frame for powder? what base coat? ]]> Powder Coating Questions Jthomas7 http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11815-first-time-using-candy-color-advice-needed.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11813-first-pc-project.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:21:27 GMT In November of 2008 I bought a 20 qt Hobart mixer for my wife’s Birthday for $1100 on CL. They go for $1200 to $1800 on Ebay depending on condition. It was built in 1969 and weighs 200 lbs. I brought it home and marveled at it and thought it would be neat to do a restoration with a PC finish. It’s built like an old Fod 8N tractor. So before she even used it I completely tore it down to bare castings. I went on CL and bought a 2 stage compressor and convection oven, then got a sandblast cabinet, IR temp sensor and the Caswell import gun.
Here is what it looked like when I brought it home:








And it sat that way till about a month ago. She went on strike and said she was not going to bake any bread till I put the damn thing back together. So I had to get my butt in gear. A lot of lurking on this forum gave me the confidence to get started.




The castings were very heavy; and I was very intimidated at this for a first project. Prepping the castings took a lot of work (stripping, filling and smoothing). That old cast iron is HARD. The convection oven helped heat things up more uniformly and the temp sensor was indespensible.

I replaced all the bearings and seals in the 3 speed transmission. I’d be embarrassed to say how many hours I have in the whole project. ]]> Powder Coating Questions c2rower http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11813-first-pc-project.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11811-anodize-vs-powder-coat.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:35:24 GMT My wife is making wind chimes. She wants me to anodize and dye aluminum tubes so they will be colored. I am thinking that perhaps powder coating would be a better deal since there are more colors available, or so it seems. To cut to the chase here are my questions. 1. Which method is better for... My wife is making wind chimes. She wants me to anodize and dye aluminum tubes so they will be colored. I am thinking that perhaps powder coating would be a better deal since there are more colors available, or so it seems. To cut to the chase here are my questions.
1. Which method is better for outdoor aluminum coating? I want the process to be free from sun fading.
2. Powder Coating seems to have a wider color availability. Do you agree?
3. The start up costs seem to be about the same or am I mistaken? Power supply vs compressor; guns and stuff vs tanks, tubes, buckets and tubs.
4. I have seen Powder Coated wind chimes but they are always in flat black. Any particular reason that you're aware of?
5. The learning curve seems to be about the same. Meaning that they both will take about the same amount of time to learn to do right. Do you agree?
6. Does powder coating change the tone of aluminum tubing? From what I have seen it doesn't seem to. I know anodizing does not change the tone which is the important thing. The flat black chimes I have seen sound like just fine.

Any help you experienced guys could provide would be much appreciated. ]]> Powder Coating Questions cpowellpumphrey http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11811-anodize-vs-powder-coat.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11805-sand-blasting-filters.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:51:25 GMT Would this be an good setup for a filter for a shop vac? Cyclone filter then a water filter then a box containing a furnace filter and then the shopvac. I would also use this for woodworking, just without the water filter. This is the cyclone design: Homemade Cyclone Dust Collector - by jcoulam @... Would this be an good setup for a filter for a shop vac? Cyclone filter then a water filter then a box containing a furnace filter and then the shopvac. I would also use this for woodworking, just without the water filter. This is the cyclone design: Homemade Cyclone Dust Collector - by jcoulam @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community ]]> Powder Coating Questions snowluck2345 http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11805-sand-blasting-filters.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11800-spot-filler-use-before-powdercoating.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:55:48 GMT We powdercoat various steel plates and other objects and are looking for a filler that can be used to fill scratches and gouges up to maybe 1/8th deep (most much less) before we apply our coating. What are some of the options out there? Thank you all in advance We powdercoat various steel plates and other objects and are looking for a filler that can be used to fill scratches and gouges up to maybe 1/8th deep (most much less) before we apply our coating.

What are some of the options out there?

Thank you all in advance ]]> Powder Coating Questions jitglobal http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11800-spot-filler-use-before-powdercoating.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11786-guys-sand-blast-cabinets.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:16:17 GMT Looking to pick one up for my own use...Not trying to make a living but also going to start powder coating a few parts for myself and friends (already have the powder coater and oven, just need the blaster and compressor ) I am looking at two home owner grade cabinets.. One uses 5 cfm and is... Looking to pick one up for my own use...Not trying to make a living but also going to start powder coating a few parts for myself and friends (already have the powder coater and oven, just need the blaster and compressor )

I am looking at two home owner grade cabinets.. One uses 5 cfm and is more expensive.. the other 9.5 cfm.. and more in my price range??

I dont have the compressor yet and want to buy the compressor to fit the blaster.

Black Bull™ Vertical Abrasive Blast Cabinet - 3900843 | Tractor Supply Company

and

40 Lb. Capacity Floor Blast Cabinet

are the two cabinets I am looking at. Which would you guys get? The one that uses less cfm would allow me to not have to spend so much on a compressor. 9.5 is a BUNCH of air right??? ]]> Powder Coating Questions Brads86stang http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11786-guys-sand-blast-cabinets.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11784-im-back-serious.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:52:43 GMT Hello,
I'm looking for a really cheap powder coating setup to begin with. I will practice with a toaster oven and then later use a propane curing lamp to coat my dune buggy. I however do not want to have to get a new gun. I just want a reliable gun. I don't need it to be perfect or fancy I just need it to work and be simple for a beginner. I was looking at the Craftsman gun today but figured it would be hell to coat a whole frame because it holds so little powder. Is that correct? And what about the Eastwood original?

Also can I get away with an air compressor for less than $100?
Thanks. ]]> Powder Coating Questions manco12 http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11784-im-back-serious.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11781-anyone-ever-powdercoat-pistol.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:49:30 GMT I am thinking about powdercoating a Colt .45 auto pistol I have. I am just curious if anyone has done this before. I have seen specialized coatings, but is there a reason that powdercoating it WOULDN'T work?

Just curious. ]]> Powder Coating Questions bzimny http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11781-anyone-ever-powdercoat-pistol.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11777-what-type-metal-grounding.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:19:07 GMT I was interested in knowing what you are using for your hangers. Is stranded aluminum pulled apart by the strand a good idea, as aluminum is a very good conductor for my ground, or should I use stainless steel, or find a cheap source for titanium? All of these would have to be kept clean, of... I was interested in knowing what you are using for your hangers. Is stranded aluminum pulled apart by the strand a good idea, as aluminum is a very good conductor for my ground, or should I use stainless steel, or find a cheap source for titanium? All of these would have to be kept clean, of course, but the aluminum can be found very cheaply and possibly used as a throw away thing. So new hooks would be usedall the time. I am planning on running a ground rod and some #10 or #8 grounding wire, as I am having a hard time (being new to this) at getting my second coats to stick with my harbor freight central electric gun. The first goes on fine, but the second not so well. I was thinking my grounding points are not what they should be on the second coat, and want to eliminate that as part of the problem. Also, is there a way to hang these parts the second time around to makesure that the ground is made up well? I know this is a huge part of my problem. I have tried to do the parts both warm and cool, but the powder sticks on some areas of the parts and not on the other areas. Thanks for your advice. ]]> Powder Coating Questions missile150 http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11777-what-type-metal-grounding.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11772-there-powdercoating.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:33:53 GMT Hi Folks ,I`m new to all this never seen it done before.I`m recently out of work due to perminent injury,long story . I`m thinking about making my owne oven , i have a compresser .i need to buy the gun and whatever else i need to get started .before i spend my last dollar geting into this . i need... Hi Folks ,I`m new to all this never seen it done before.I`m recently out of work due to perminent injury,long story . I`m thinking about making my owne oven , i have a compresser .i need to buy the gun and whatever else i need to get started .before i spend my last dollar geting into this . i need to know if it`s the right thing to do .
would this be a good buisness to get into as far as making money?or do most of you do it just for your owne personal use? ]]> Powder Coating Questions fishin4bass http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11772-there-powdercoating.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11770-subaru-gold.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:36:48 GMT Hi all, can anyone help im looking for a gold that matches the one subaru uses on the wheels of sti and wrx imprezzas. Thanks Hi all, can anyone help im looking for a gold that matches the one subaru uses on the wheels of sti and wrx imprezzas. Thanks ]]> Powder Coating Questions filterking http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11770-subaru-gold.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11750-powdercoating-wheels.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:17:59 GMT I have seen many people powder coating wheels. My question is this: Are there problems with the tire leaking? I would think that the difference in thickness might cause issues. I am a hobbiest, but I have a friend who want me to coat some wheels. Honestly, I would like to try them, but I am... I have seen many people powder coating wheels. My question is this: Are there problems with the tire leaking? I would think that the difference in thickness might cause issues.

I am a hobbiest, but I have a friend who want me to coat some wheels. Honestly, I would like to try them, but I am worried about leaks.

Thanks, ]]> Powder Coating Questions bzimny http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11750-powdercoating-wheels.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11740-sames-e-series-gun.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:53:38 GMT I just acquired a used Sames E-Series gun (box feed model) the price was right and couldn't say no :) I didn't get a manual or any instructions with it and I've been trying to find some sort of instructions online but no dice :(
I've been using a 50Kv Caswell gun for the past 2 years and this is my first professional gun and know nothing about it, any info would be great. I've been checking the Sames website but it doesn't help me on how to use the thing, lol.
My big question is, can I somehow modify this unit to use a small (1 lb) pressure hopper, like the ones found at PBTP? It wont be feasible for me to purchase 50lb boxes of powder, I do custom coating not assembly line stuff so I only purchase 1-3 pounds of a colour at a time.
Are these guns any good? I've never heard of them before, they appear to be built in France.

Thanks ]]> Powder Coating Questions VillainMotorsports http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11740-sames-e-series-gun.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11737-my-sandblasting-intro.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:48:58 GMT Hello All, I just joined the forum in hopes to spread my vast amount of knowledge in the field of sandblasting. I own a small shop in Western Massachusetts with four manual cabinets, two tumblers, three large aluminum oxide rooms, #9 glass bead room, and one Guyson automated dual spindle... Hello All,

I just joined the forum in hopes to spread my vast amount of knowledge in the field of sandblasting.

I own a small shop in Western Massachusetts with four manual cabinets, two tumblers, three large aluminum oxide rooms, #9 glass bead room, and one Guyson automated dual spindle machine.

We use different types of media such as 36-grit Aluminum Oxide, 80-Grit A/o, 120-Grit A/o, 150-Grit A/o, 220-Grit A/o, F75 plastic media,#9 and 10 media Glassbead, and that dreaded Black Beauty for that VERY rare occasion we need to get some heavy paint off.

In this field, I'm required to understand the different types of finishes that customers want to achieve when we are finished blasting, so i'm also here to learn from all of you!

Well, I look forward to posting and reading/learning. :D

-BlastingMatt ]]> Powder Coating Questions BlastingMatt http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder-coating-questions/11737-my-sandblasting-intro.html