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    Beginner powdercoat setup...Eastwood, Caswell, or ??

    Fair enough. I just ordered the EW DV kit. That should get me started, and I can keep my eyes peeled for a used pro setup, and learn the basics. Thanks for the input. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
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    Beginner powdercoat setup...Eastwood, Caswell, or ??

    To have in-house powder coat abilities for my CNC mill/plasma products. Putting together a blast cabinet and vibratory tumbler for prep work as well. I'm looking for a gun that will provide quality coating in an efficient manner, in a cost effective method. This will not be a high-end...
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    First blast cabinet...big HF unit for $150, or TP $350 DIY kit and plywood?

    The title sums it up. I need a blast cabinet to blast parts that come off of my new CNC plasma table. I will be powder coating the parts. I'm currently trying to decide whether I want the large Harbor Freight blast cabinet for $150 (sale, coupon), or by the TP tools DIY kit for $350. If I go...
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    Beginner powdercoat setup...Eastwood, Caswell, or ??

    Looks like the Colo guns are same as Spectra coat/Hyper smooth/Kool Koat. Is this correct? If I could find a used Gema Opti or Wagner Sprint for $1500 or so (as others have done), then I'd be all over them. Having never shot an ounce of powder, I can't justify more than. I'm leaning towards...
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    Q on Harbor Freight 60 gal 2 stage compressor

    I picked this thing up. It is WAYYY lighter than the 1961 model Curtis is is replacing! We unloaded.the Curtis with a skid steer...loaded/unloaded the Central Pneumatics unit by myself. As a bonus, the store let me use one of the old "fill in your information" 20% off coupons on it. I'm...
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    The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...

    I'm curious about this pressure washer as well. I'm assuming the motor is good, but the pump is the typical consumer grade junk...(like my 2100 psi unit with a great 4.5 Honda engine...and shot pump...). Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
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    Air filtration needs for new compressor

    I'm getting ready to hook up a newly purchased 60 gal compressor. This thing will have dedicated air lines for my newly purchased CNC plasma table, and my CNC mill. Will probably also run a dedicated line to a hose reel. This will also feed a blast cabinet and powder coat gun, but I have not...
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    Beginner powdercoat setup...Eastwood, Caswell, or ??

    If $600 gets me a MUCH better gun than the $200 EW/Caldwell gun, I'll consider that route. Of course, then it's a matter of "but is a Kool Koat 3.0 DPW that much better than a $600 gun?". Lol
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    Q on Harbor Freight 60 gal 2 stage compressor

    I'll be picking one up today or tomorrow. Not sure my "just for it home" impression will mean much, though. I like to hear from the guys who have had them for a while!
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    Q for our Harbor Freight employees...

    Yeah. Unlikely, but I know I've seen "hold off, that will be on sale next month" kind of stuff. I'll need one by month's end, but not necessarily until then. If it'll save a hundred bucks, I'll wait. Otherwise, I'll go ahead and order it. Worth asking, IMO...
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    Q for our Harbor Freight employees...

    Any chance you may know when the refrigerated air dryer, 40211, will be going on sale again? I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on one, but if it's going on sale shortly, I may wait. Thanks! http://m.harborfreight.com/compressed-air-dryer-40211.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided
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    Q on Harbor Freight 60 gal 2 stage compressor

    I've got a new plasma table that will be here at the end of the month. In addition to that, I need to supply air to the CNC mill (not much), and the soon-to-be-acquired blast cabinet and powdercoat gun. The sandblaster should use the most air, with the plasma needing about 8 CFM. I have only...
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    A Real Blast Cabinet

    Thanks for the fast shipment of the plans, catalog, etc! Now, I just have to decide which window size I want. :)
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    Beginner powdercoat setup...Eastwood, Caswell, or ??

    Title sum is up. I'm trying to decide on a powdercoat system. I've discounted the HF unit, and I'm now looking at the Eastwood dual voltage unit, or the Caswell multiple voltage unit. I'd like to cap this purchase at $300 for now, unless there's a disproportionate jump in performance at a...
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    Harbor Freight Coupon Thread

    Any active 25% coupons out there?
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    A Real Blast Cabinet

    Great to see this! I'm looking at blaster cabinets and powder ovens. The kit and DIY plans seem like a great option! Thank you! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
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    Armstrong Steel Buildings

    I'm interested in how you Worldwide guys are feeling, a year or so after the sale. I'm looking at putting a shop up at our new home. It's going to house some CNC equipment, eventually a car lift or two, etc. I really want a 40x60, but I think our budget at this point will limit me to 30x40...
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    For the garage door pros...

    To nobody's surprise, I'm sure, I ended up replacing the entire door with a new 8.5' unit. The garage door company kindly offered to "scrap" my old one for me, but I had them leave it. I'm going to put the whole thing on Craigslist and try to recoup some money. I picked up a 10' rail and...
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    For the garage door pros...

    Most likely outcome, but asking is free, isn't it? :D I've got a few feelers out with dealers. If nothing compatible is found, we'll just put in a new door. Not the preferred option, but the likely one, I imagine.
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    For the garage door pros...

    I'm looking for a 16' x 18" Ankmar RP 138 garage door panel (raised, white, in a perfect world!). Local vendor says Ankmar is no longer manufacturing, and as such, this panel is not available. I'm hoping someone out there in Garage Door Land can guide me towards a place to find a 16' RP 138...
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