Custom Media Blast Cabinet! - Hoosier Garage

I've wanted to build something useful for the shop and saw that a farmer did this with an old tank that became obsolete. So I had to have my own. I built a large blast cabinet from this old oil tank that simply sat unused for years. I don't have to settle for a tiny Harbor Freight cab, or buy a much more expensive pre-made cab. Follow along to see how it turned out!
Content:
0:20 Get cutting!
0:35 Window framework
4:45 Door Build
8:56 Arm Holes
9:56 Summary thus far
10:56 Door jamb for tank
13:23 Hopper build
23:25 Blast platform build
25:21 Adjusting height of tank
26:56 Attaching door/hinges
31:15 Priming and coating
33:35 Lighting and brackets
35:10 Paint!
38:11 Window Plexiglass Prep & gasket
41:10 Summary details
41:41 Connections, Electrical and plumbing
42:18 Cyclone set up
44:43 Inside cabinet, lighting, gloves and more
48:09 Let's blast!
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[@OlysGarage]

I've been waiting for this video and I was really excited to see that oil tank be re-purposed and into what I'd consider, the perfect size of a blast cabinet. The fit and finish of the door and window are superb! VERY nice work Adam! That cyclone bucket is a fantastic idea to not tear up the shop vac. That's was one thing that I wanted to change on my cheesy Harbor Freight cabinet. Your lighting is fantastic and painting the inside white with the protective back, excellent idea. Many things I now want to do as upgrades to the HF one I've been working with. Definitely saving this video for future use as I'd love to build a bigger cabinet. Fantastic job Adam, and your video and editing were superb, as always!

[@HoosierGarage]

Thank you friend. If you need specifics on metering valve, etc. let me know

[@OlysGarage]

@@HoosierGarage I certainly will! Thanks!

[@deankay4434]

I had to use plywood but built the door, hose & gun holder the same way. Suggestion; Find landscape LED up lighting 3-4" pods on SS gimbal mounts, wire them together or switch each one but landscape comp., garage sales, or used online are bright. Two left and two right, being adjustable, move to illuminate darker spots. I added a "U-Shape" air inlet for my 5 gallon bucket cyclone / vacuum on other end and quickly evacuates dust. I run to a 12Vdc battery out of motorcycle & trickle charger with simple switch. Find an adjustable chair to make it easy on lumbar to view thru window and made sure a foot bar is located to place one or both feet up. Again, strain on lumbar. Big door seal, grab a rear window seal from 2-part Tahoe glass, pinch vulcanized metal together then slip over flat stock to create seal. Adam, great to see you back, getting settled in and a sandblast cabinet is a well used tool. More light is better as magnetic based spot lights from Harbor Freight 750 Lumens, rechargeable but $30 each. I have two and my wife wants one. Charges on USB 2.0 Have fun!

[@HoosierGarage]

Thanks Dean. From where i sit the lighting is great. I see in the shadows of parts. Right now its a K frame and its goong well. Thanks for the lay out of yours and the comment!

[@toddenglert4815]

My opinion one of the must have tools in garage...

[@HoosierGarage]

I think so too!

[@claytondewey3367]

Awesome blast cabinet build. 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Great project! You need a big cabinet for car parts and who needs expensive heating oil these days! Mega Kudos!

[@michaelrichter1465]

I know it's blue, but this thing is GOLD! Lovin it man. Let's get some new Duster footage in the new shop!!! Thanks for the video Adam.

[@HoosierGarage]

Thanks! now that this is together the Duster is coming back into the picture. Hence the first parts i shot were for the 72

[@ScottsSpeedShop]

That turned out really slick, I sure hope more folks get to see this

[@HoosierGarage]

Just my usual 400 or so..lol Thanks Jed!

[@edsmachine93]

Very nice Adam. Great idea using the oil tank. Nice fabrication and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[@lewismartin9980]

Nice.... budget friendly thanks for sharing.

[@HoosierGarage]

thanks, glad you liked it.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Gotta rewatch this one! Great product, Adam

[@HoosierGarage]

thanks Joe. Appreciate your support.

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@HoosierGarage yes sir. I shared it. Wish I had one just like it!

[@Mike-Olds-1]

Nice work and a great tool to have in the shop 👍🇺🇸

[@chumleye1112]

Very nice cabinet, you could put anything in there. You definitely have a talent for fabricating and I love the nice touches with Mopar color and Pentastar logo.

[@jeffdavis5704]

Great job on building your blast cabinet. It's very nice looking, keep up the good content Adam.

[@randyhoepker5528]

You sure put a lot of thought into this cabinet. Works great and looks great! Look forward to seeing your videos more often now that you’re settled into the new place!

[@wastingmymoneyonmotorcycles]

Adam congrats on the new garage it's looking great. This was a great video. Massive sand blaster, I'm jealous...!

[@craiggillas6434]

Great Job,works great looks great, win win!

[@Foxcanfixit]

This blast cabinet build is so cool

[@HoosierGarage]

glad you like it!

[@danbuchner1494]

Glad to see you back

[@stevesmoneypit6137]

Good job looks good. Abrasive feed with consistency is hardest part to achieve. A quality gun does wonders. Foot pedal is a must!

[@HoosierGarage]

Just got a pedal set up today. Will see what it does soon.

[@rickmartin5922]

Just watched you make this blast Cabinet, its the nicest one i have ever seen , really nice, may do one myself.i build 50s Mercs and Lincolns, building a 56 lincoln now, reworked 368 engine with Mchuloch Supercharger , Pete recamended your videos, i really enjoy his and yours. Rick Martin Darrtown Ohio

[@robertnix1462]

great build,,,turned out pretty good, and good content

[@THEMOFODRIVER.]

Great job as always Cousin

[@moparnut6286]

Works great! Nice size too!

[@joikep]

My friend, loved the video. This gave me some great ideas to some stuff I need to repurpose here.

[@HoosierGarage]

Good luck with those projects!

[@rshotty9039]

when you get a clog in the gun. smash the tip into your glove hand it will blow the back pressure into the siphon and clear the gun. super quick works every time

[@BigfootsnMopars]

Excellent build video Adam. Almost looks easy. 😂great detail and sure would be handy. 🦶🏾

[@E.force89]

Hell yeah!

[@darrylowens9298]

So the old heating fuel residue is not flammable/ explosive ? It looks great !

[@HoosierGarage]

It takes a bit of work to get it to light. The residue dries good, and i cleaned it out with soapy water. I used the sawzall at first to minimize sparks, then the cutting wheel after it aired out and dried.

[@mikemaynard7573]

So question I'm doing a large blasting cabinet and large oven that are home made, I'm making them out of 275gal fuel tanks just as u did. I'm glad I found yours. It's flipping amazing, brother. u did an outstanding job. The oven is going to be gas because it's 100% heat and heats faster. Now, do u see a problem with using gas ovens, and is there more money made in larger items. Just a quick pro con if u could. Thanks for the channel it's came in very helpful. So question I'm doing a large blasting cabinet and large oven that both are being made out off fuel tanks.. The oven is going to be gas because it's 100% heat and heats faster. Now, do u see a problem with using gas ovens, and is there more money made in larger items. Just a quick pro con if u could. Thanks for the channel it's came in very helpful.

[@HoosierGarage]

I havent looked into deep enough yet but im hearing you shouldnt do gas for powdercoat. But i dont know why..yet. might be worth looking Into

[@georgelichak3972]

Can I ask the length of the legs??

[@HoosierGarage]

The long ones are 34 to the pedistal, the wheeled legs are 24 1/2" and tge wheel assemblies are 9 5/8"

[@georgelichak3972]

@@HoosierGarage so basically 34” from floor to the leg mounts on the bottom of the tank

[@buza1300]

😎💙👍

[@toddenglert4815]

I always wear respiratory also that's a great blast cabinet

[@HoosierGarage]

When I place cabinet along the wall I might run a tube from top vent to the outside of building. it really doesn't leak but its good to be safe