I shoot ALL of my items preheated to curing temp with fantastic results. I do sometimes notice the effect your talking about. You must log in or register to reply here. You may not realize, but these forums are owned by Caswell Inc, a world leader in hobby metal finishing supplies. Don't know what it is, but the threads on my HF gun definitely AREN'T 4-40. I broke down and bought the Eastwood dual voltage gun. I believe I have found the perfect color. I purchased mine about 2 years ago and it is absolutely flawless.. You will also have to butcher your new Harbor Freight powder coating gun. FXK"c0u!Hc%$X lLmJiT;%>iWxgf`ZM;_u}rM?jXd}F[VX3P$3bNVy=^#I1Q`O(v-H3\M9;xnFz}[UfDlvA r"+;dGCGm 3ov[L-IKmK8Hl=(0}+,iD2^hcA21);z".ml=A,.nS78$E^f2\rzU lbsK|X\YJy* w=^1Ax&`sJba$ T-;t,}tx\_sEITCM;v $fy8=Nz ;#RIC8?sfT&`L15xW3>jRbvKP4@}N#'"8Cx^a2/8 Works well except i loose some powder out of where i put the fittings into the cup. I'll give a little heat a try. It gives you two voltage settings. /Contents 4 0 R>> The Eastwood gun performs better out of the box. The transformer bit craps out. Now a Sticky to never be read again lol well we see. By applying the powder to preheated parts you have the option of stepping off the footswitch when the Farraday effect repels the powder in corners. Even experts. It looks like you soldered the additional wires on. Just don't drop lacquer thinner on the temp gun display. YOU can do smaller items just fine with the regular gun and top load screen on cup. With the hopper you shouldn't have thick spots. Please be kind and respectful to help make the comments section excellent. Theres no way to compare when he does not use the original tip. Why limit your knowledge to simply a few fields? Heavy transformers and a barrel that will not fall apart on you. I do sometimes notice the effect your talking about. <>>><>>>] For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Putting words into my mouth (post) is bad form for a Moderator. I've had pretty good luck with my HF gun. PO Box 2732
Learn how your comment data is processed. This is one of the coolest mods I have seen! Honestly a great write upmight set something up like this sooner than later. There were some challenges in getting it connected electrically, but nothing a little electrical tape couldnt fix. The extra voltage does defiantly help. Kinda broken up info if you will. Why not take a moment and register? [Josh] had problems with his Eastwood powdercoating gun. All times are GMT-5. }zV 5h*M|eo#zqqB i!:N9PF&2hTO}GT[ t>*tv|V
^%k`PT}HFD#P%lU*L9JIzI|G4OYTeR Eastwood gave me this ill know tomorrow if I get a new one at no charge to me. I dunno. It works great. Oferecemos esta ferramenta de traduo apenas para lhe proporcionar maior convenincia. JavaScript is disabled. Sure, it does a little, but wIth powder coating, its the hoppers job to mix the powder and air. This is where the hacker steps in, to transform a cheap tool into more than the sum of its parts. Mmmm, zinc phosphate is very dangerous to the environment. (Comment Policy). I also have a large regulator and dryer on the whole air system in the garage. endobj <> This allows the ionization to build up like a capacitor. I too prefer the cheap eastwood gun to the Harbor Freight unit. That means normal civilians can not get it here, specialised companies can. I wanted to give my opinion on both. That way I don't have anything on the part that would cause a bubble or fisheye.. M/M | Pro Taper | ODI | FX | ROX | AVS | Tusk | HiPer | Maxxis | Kenda | Alba | DASA | HC2 | Fuel Customs | Moose | Green | HRC | Pro Factory, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I searched and searched the Internet before buying the Eastwood and have read mixed reviews. So I may forego the prong thingie, and just go with the bottle extension. No garantimos a exatido nem a clareza da traduo resultante. [Josh] then decided to take things a step further, by fitting a tip from a more expensive gun to his Eastwood model. x3R235W(r :) Even their powders stink. Your browser has JavaScript disabled. http://www.powder365.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1288, http://forum.eastwood.com/showthread.php?5331-Fluidizing-hopper, http://www.powdercoatingforum.net/showthread.php?2256-Hopper-for-Harbor-Freight-gun-Pics-Video. But it is much smaller and has a much steeper angle. Looks to me like it does, although im not 100% it works like the original. Ocorreu um problema. endstream Just as soon as I can get that damn top bolt off the rear shock. Replacing the diffuser with the vented one or drilling holes in the existing one steps it up a notch and it coats well. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. nodemcu12ecanada has updated details to WiFi Bamboo Bathroom Scale. Is there a benefit to have the parts, in the heat range you're talking about? No h fotos correspondentes a essa variao, Kit Difusor para Harbor Freight Powder Coat Arma, - eBay Entrega Garantida - abre em janela ou guia separada, - Poltica de devoluo do eBay - abre em janela ou guia separada. The only thing the diverter tip does is widen the powder stream. Pretty much unusable. Try it unscrewed, then cut it off if you wish. Limitations apply. Why Fedora Decided To Give CC0 Licensed Code The Boot, Where Pollution Hits The Road: The Growing Environmental Hazard Of Rubber Tires, The Surprisingly Manual Process Of Building Automotive Wire Harnesses, Biomimetic Surfaces: Copying Nature To Deter Bacteria And Keep Ship Hulls Smooth, Hackaday Podcast 179: Danger Chess, Corona Motors, An Omni-Walker, And A Fast Talking Telescope, This Week In Security: Symbiote, Smart Locks, And CosmicStrand, Your Own Engineering Workstation, With Mame, Building A Tube-Based Stereo Amp, In Classic Style, Adding Perlin Noise To 3D Printed Parts, With Python, Turning A Pair Of Syringes Into A Tiny Water Pump, Re-Creating The Unique Look Of Unobtainable Aerochrome Film. I seem to have to recoat multiple times to get a smooth look cause i tried a few parts with a single coat and once cured they looked horrible. If you would like to use all features of this site, it is mandatory to enable JavaScript. Man, how does not Eastwood make some tests to better their own product? We notice that you are not currently registered on our site, or are not logged in. so has anybody been shocked by their HF gun? I can do it without the part being hot. I mean it's not a big deal, and some times when it just won't cover, I'll run the piece I'm working on to about 100-150 degrees and basically flock the part.
I have had 2 Eastwood guns die on me though. I'm not sure. Kind of a PITA when doing it yourself, with two fused wrists. Need my QA-1's done. DIFFUSER KIT for Harbor Freight Powder Coat Gun, Adicione ao carrinho para salvar com esta oferta especial. Nalgene Wide Mouth Environmental Sample Bottles | U.S. It probsbly does work but I'd imagine you'd see curing lines maybe. While this did further improve results, it was a minor improvement compared to the air feed modifications. sounds good, but does it work? There may be other benefits but those are the ones I notice. Welcome To The Caswell Inc Forums - The Place To Be For Metal Finishing Enthusiasts! I havent had that issue here but at my other garage it would do it 1 out of 10 times.. <> I don't recommend gas. nodemcu12ecanada has updated the project titled WiFi Bamboo Bathroom Scale. I think your thinking of a paint gun. I almost bought one but I'm skeptical of it. Theyre independent, uncut and unsponsored. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, repairs, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! The biggest is keeping the powder broke up and moving. They will do the same thing. It just like baking Toll House cookies only easier Also forgot to mention that you will need a IR temp gun. When I find them I'll add those pictures. Has done great work. 11 0 obj tG$IVVcKZN%ApQ4/`CD`BL+4YbuMb>])gj]V . I'm not really sure why you posted in this old thread, but the process is fun, easy and cheap. I do have the same dual-voltage gun. I wanted to give my opinion on both. It's a thin piece of metal and it's at 375 degrees. 6 0 obj I'm still trying to decide on a sand blasting setup. I havent had much luck with the one I have. You don't want the powder going crazy in the hopper.. JavaScript is disabled. I got the idea of a multi tip from seeing one on a high dollar powder coating gun. I have the HF and I love it. I keep going back and forth between the two. It made sense that more surface area and a better conductor, copper, would transfer a better charge to the powder as it flowed through. We guarantee this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 90 days from the date of purchase. So kfxguy do you recomend the dual voltage model ? endstream endobj Are you still running the original power unit that comes with the HF kit? I have done wheels on cars with no issues. ****Due to overwhelming e-mails, I will be very slow in updating this list. Ive used it only once, but plan on using it more when i get to that point. It "could" blow up the actual room if if enough powder was dispersed and the flame on the oven hit it.. Cheap electric oven is the best And don't cook anything in it after you bake this stuff. check out the. %PDF-1.4 I will be trying this mod. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Add a dissecant moisture filter in line near the gun if it is not already installed. Re: DIY powdercoating! My gut says that the guy in charge of powder coating is just an idiot. The HF gun is much better built. If you use the same kit for a hopper that I did you will need it because the coupling is bigger than the metal tube. /Contents 10 0 R>> 8 0 obj I believe this shape is important to the efficiency of the electrode. In life, tools come in two varieties good tools, and cheap tools. One more quick question. 9 0 obj Or does doing what you've done resolve that issue. no mention at all of faraday suppression effectiveness out of the DV gun?????????? It just needs to be able to reach the desired temp and and have a bake setting.. 7 0 obj By drilling a couple of small holes into the air feed into the reservoir, the powder stream was much less heavy and the guns performance was greatly improved. For any difficulty using this site with a screen reader or because of a disability, please contact us at 1-800-444-3353 or cs@harborfreight.com. A forum community dedicated to Honda TRX 450r owners and enthusiasts. It also keeps the electrode clean. Been awhile since i was on here last. But this always works for me. Kinda broken up info if you will. z{9[NM@x1*E"w!HhrC ZOPV\sGAWXb |z\1s`dHbhQ'G3J=!oxJA\h%G ]@N#VAQKb[qL jf+&uNz*WjrbM/CJNX:#&oG-TknaHBG!SG-<1fAFb)3Xwd9`B x~=BXf. I just dug out my powders again and I have a little left. From the description it looks like he tried it with thr original tip first and then switched to the expensive tip later. Check out our Hacklet on quick tool hacks, Things Learned From Hot Wire Cutting A Droids Body. But if you have any angles you won't be able to do then with that setup. Can you powder coat an engine fully assembled? stefan.schnitzer has added Solar Powered Air Quality Monitoring Station (IoT) to DIY SCADA / smart home. Or just make the diverter smaller or something. One other cool thing you can get are these silicone plugs that you can push into threads or holes that you want to keep powder out of. You only need to cut 1 (one) lid. It was new and they broke the front glass out on a delivery and they just needed it moved out of the way.. You have to cut this spacer out of the existing part that held the cup mount on. And you should be able to turn the gun at any angle. I havent had that issue here but at my other garage it would do it 1 out of 10 times.. That also goes for a lot of electrical & contact cleaners. Especially in the small toaster oven. A poor man's guide. Its not worth a dime. JavaScript is disabled. Open to all models including the ltz 400, raptor 660, eiger 400, ltz 250, and raptor 350. OK, now that we have improved the fluidization and air flow to the gun and cup, we need to improve the air flow at the gun. You have to watch out when coating and pointing it down as the diffuser can fall off and it and the tubes inside the barrel will fall onto and ruin whatever you are coating. And we can sell them for a fraction of the price because we cut out the middleman and pass the savings on to you. 5m% @v~;%Q0FxNW5uC&>0 )Q~-d?.t&D/A>/0P1"}Ab:*Zr. I went through my box of funnels because what I wanted was to compact the air stream, like a funnel. I am so glad you did this. It's 29 degrees outside so I guess I will do a "how to" take a cheap powder coat gun and turn it into a really awesome powder coating gun. ?yz( You can get fluidization chambers that, supposedly, better mix the powder and air. Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions (PDF). /Contents 8 0 R>> Very smooth results. It's just that simple! https://youtu.be/jWGJL0oa098?t=2m21s. Your also going to need a moisture dryer and a good air pressure regulator. Don't know what color I want. The stream was either too weak to coat properly, or too heavy, delivering a thick stream of powder. endstream What I imagine is that the electrode ionizes the air in front of the electrode. So that should look good.. And now for the final baked and ready to eat goodie. TP WN;IcI@,Pf_qcd3q#'"8Qc0!'j y{0j5{U-/;HM\]vEJ#oyo
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wlc(sgTieXUue'W:*FuvOw\A9tbJTvR&8! The first two I bought did not charge the powder properly but the third did. I can get the garage up to the low 50s with a space heater. When they get here they will be la natural. I started with the hf gun. Remove the plastic deflector tip at the end of the gun, it unscrews. I noticed my hf gun is weaker so the powder does not stick nearly as good. I just glues it on the tube and it works perfect. The smaller Harbor Freight systems will provide enough charge to the power to draw it smoothly to most parts. Thank you! Willy Snyder
I tried going back and forth the video, but i dont quite know if it just blows the bowder from the center of the diverter and air around it or does it work just like the original with bowder coming around the diverter. Conservative Politics & Daily Events Discussion, Anything other than Polaris Slingshot Related. Of course, at -31 degrees outside today, room temperature is somewhat relative. If you need extra powder cups for the HF gun check US plastics, it makes storing powder easier. That is why big globs of powder bother me. This page was generated at 11:12 AM. KFX525 (basically a ltz400and yes it still has reverse!). Keep returning it until you are satisfied. By using our website and services, you expressly agree to the placement of our performance, functionality and advertising cookies. It seems to work well for me. Which filter do you use? I broke down and bought the Eastwood dual voltage gun. And with a remote fluidizing hopper you can get the powder delivery perfect and uniform. WTF? It is a class H410 stuff. I'm taking my today to see if it works does anybody with a Eastwood if u shake it here something rattle inside the box? So far, I've coated my roll hoops, brake calipers, springs, and Alpha CAI. ]M@9Q*c@Rq-ZeRzAog%R0kj]rp$kavuA_1"JNl9HX_6 A6t>\ i'eH # B5,'u-Avj/A}iX2)8 Ol{o*zb6"MV!)n"(i#-qetHi_#RD? endobj OK, now the powder is flowing well we need to get it out the end of the barrel better. I "Hot flock" most of my stuff. If you are coating cool you can just blow it off and start over. xn0)%HNdAZ`JH 96V3vWYr3o~8ne!Z%+Z(Ku6+n>3wv8932 dbeU0E#xI8{%{;'#>n_'=}c5&t8v]t9RV`G+*DH;"zyqRbBpTz%J;qf=:,Z*
%P'(n&7LM3*`!m6+ ~TOf/ge"xGzcQDZC5hy9,( ^5)-h.YmyY$Kg]yz My name is Aaron, and I am addicted to speed. As the powder flies by the ionized air, the powder becomes charged. I couldn't find anything on hand then I started looking in my box of jars and found a small plastic bottle. I have both of these devices made so that I can use them independent of each other. However, my compressor really isn't big enough to support a blasting cabinet.