Powder Coat Set Up for Small Business or Hobbyist

Welcome to Martin James Designs!
On this video I go over my powder coat set up for an avid hobbyist or even a small business. Here is the list of equipment I have
Sandblast cabinet: Magnum SBC420
Wash station: King Canada
Powdercoat booth: custom built. link to video
• How To Build a Paint &...
Powder Coat rack: custom built. link to video
• My First Welding Proje...
Powder Coat gun: Columbia coatings kool koat DPW 2.O
Powder: prismatic powders
Compressor: ingersoll rand 60 gallon 2 stage
Oven: Eastwood hot coat 4 x 4 x 6 powder coat oven
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Thanks for watching!
Kodi Hopkins
Martin James Designs

[@GlocksAndCrocs]

Hitting the sub just for the fact of the air compressor.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks man! It is too small though! Lol

[@jbcowherder6210]

didn't see if you already had it, but you should plumb in a pipe to the bottom of the air tank to drain moisture from ground level to make it easy to drain the tank every few working hours. nice shop setup

[@accuratealloys]

I’m always glad when someone tells me to like and subscribe because no one knows how KZbin works.

[@logandillon5892]

Do you always complain about it too? I can’t even begin to think of the amount of time I’ve been about to click off a video and I hear them say that and it reminds me to like it. No one likes videos on youtube they just watch and move on.

[@haroldrushton6735]

That is an awesome shop and setup! Very cool. You should do very well with that powder coat outfit. 👍

[@accuratealloys]

Nice setup. Not an amateur act that you have going.

[@oldmountainmarineandmetals9736]

Nice setup! That shop is every man's dream but, you must have hit the lottery to be able to afford that Eastwood oven because I've priced them that's why I'm getting ready to build one with metal studs.

[@robertbragg9364]

It's definitely a professional setup for a home. Great ideas and great job setting everything up. You don't always need the best tools, and this is proof of what hard work can give you.

[@bHappy777]

Excellent set up.

[@KensGarage1]

What a great shop. You have set it up very efficiently, not "junked" up. Wish I had that space available. Now I'll go look thru your other videos. Thanks!!!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks Ken! I really made it functional. It turned out great for what I’m using it for! Thanks for watching

[@BJZaxoy29]

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[@Buicksx2]

Love your set up!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks!

[@rally91cam]

That's a great set up you have there. Excellent job!!👍

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thank you Arnaldo!

[@samneedham8473]

So cool!! thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@MrCarmelo1959]

Awesome shop I’m following right behind you getting and doing mine thanks I’ll keep watching for more tips thanks

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! Good luck on your new shop! It’s sure great to be able to create in a well organized space!

[@MobileBicycleRepair505]

That is a really good setup.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks!

[@brianhopkins6657]

Very informative video Kodi and nice shop!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks for watching! I’m pretty excited to be all set up now 😊

[@SheriffBo]

This was on my recommended, just letting you know the algorithm fancied this video. (Subbed)

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks! I appreciate that. I’ve been making videos for about a year and barely anyone seems to find them

[@brandonbeckham5729]

Amazing setup man.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks Brandon! It works pretty well for what I use it for

[@sanderstraat2397]

Nice content and very clean shop! Keep up the good work.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks Sander!!!

[@BJZaxoy29]

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[@GMPC]

Awesome shop bro

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks man! I love your channel! I’m stoked for your nice comment 😊

[@danielaragon6058]

Very clean set up bro😎💯

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks Daniel I appreciate that!

[@karirodriguez6740]

Awesome video. I have a fabrication shop and am asked about powder coating all the time. I will probably follow this model and set up a shop area. Definitely a subscriber and will now go on to you next videos!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks i appreciate that! Honestly if your a fabricator I bet it’s frustrating to need to send then parts out and wait. Doing it yourself is such a time and money saver and it’s fun too!

[@kingsatchsatcherwhite4921]

Nice

[@Phil4013]

Dude that shop is on point! I’ve been fumbling through my projects with a Eastwood gun until I got a similar one to you. Game changer! I’ve been making art for a few friends here and there. I plan to up the game after I retire. It’s been a little tight in my garage that is already full of stuff. Now I gotta go look at your bike build! Cheers!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks Paul! It sure makes a difference upgrading the gun. If your into art the possibilities are endless with all the colors! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@Mr.frag-out]

Nice buddy

[@AdamColeman503]

Subscribing because you have my dream shop setup and I want to be your friend now! Nice work brother!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Haha! We can be friends 😂 man thanks for the comment! It turned out pretty slick. I’m super happy with the functionality of it! Been working out of small shops for my whole life so This was a dream of mine.

[@VitroFractal-mc]

Está tan nítido tu taller que parece de exhibición 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@iswardhi8518]

nice

[@TheHalusis]

nice nice

[@kirklivernash4350]

I love your set up! I am just getting ready to start powder coating, Would you do a video on how how you prep your project before powder coating. Cleaning What you use, off gassing, and so on

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Hey Kirk! That’s awesome that your getting into it. It’s sure fun! I totally would be up to making a video on that process. In the meantime I highly recommend heading over to royal coats powder coating. He has perfect videos of prep, getting started and all other sorts of stuff powder coat related.

[@mikeloftis7616]

Nice AF

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks!

[@papatonysworkshop6584]

Very much Kick Ass !!!!!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks!

[@huntercimini5640]

Hey MJD!! Getting into the business myself and this video helped me more than any other!!!! which CFM size air regulator was that one you picked up!? I see a couple different options online and they all look the same besides the specs!! Thank you again for your time!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Hey Good question! I’m pretty sure it’s 120cfm. I can confirm next time I’m In the shop. The one I’m using is by devilbiss.

[@davidgroskopf7898]

Nice 👍 setup. Did you use more in the way of air/water filter ? I worked in a shop with an air compressor mounted high like yours and water was always a big problem.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks! Yes I have a 20ft coil of pipe under the compressor to cool the air before the water trap and then I also have water traps at all locations in the shop. I always drain the water ports weekly and have not had any issues yet!

[@conover1978]

I really enjoyed the video! I just started a small business using everything you used and I’m just at the point I’m ready to upgrade everything. I used the harbor freight style powder coating system which works well but I go through way to much powder. I really love how your system used so little and your hopper bottles are integrated into the system. A lot less mess and storage looks great. Where did you get your filters? I’m planning to upgrade my oven as well and I had no idea Eastwood offered an oven as well. I guess it shouldn’t surprise me they have some awesome tools. I really like the way your shop is set up and looks very efficient. I’ve definitely subscribed. Thx for the great content.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks for checking in and that’s awesome your starting your small business! Being able to do something you enjoy for a living is what we all strive for! Having a really good ground has been a huge part of using less powder and the gun I have works amazing for what I use it for. The filters are just 16”x20”x2” from my local hvac supplier. The Eastwood oven works amazing but it is pricey. If you have the ability to build your own out of sheet metal and a few old ovens would be probably a lot cheaper but the Eastwood one is plug and play ready to go which is nice! If you have any more questions just ask!

[@conover1978]

Thanks man your a very big help. I’ve been using to thing of a filter. I fabed out my own booth completely out of aluminum with a box fan and it’s simple filter. I guess I need to step that up a bit. I really appreciate the support! I hope to binge out on all your video soon. Thanks agin!!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

@@conover1978 anytime man!

[@indylive4926]

Great videos! I just started building and selling drum smokers and am going to do the sandblasting and powdercoating myself instead of subbing it out. I also plan to offer sandblasting and powdercoating services to help make extra money. Do you powdercoat bike parts for customers and how would you price that work? TIA

[@big_daddee]

Wow, very nice set up! What kind of fans are you running? Just subbed 👍

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks! I appreciate that! Welcome. I used 2 BROAN in-line duct fans with variable speed fan controls

[@calvinlopez8676]

Awesome shop!! Love how well put together it is. I am in the middle of looking for a good powder coating system and wanted to see how the Kool Koat 2.0 is performing now? Has it been a pretty reliable system? Also great work on the booth!!!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks Calvin! Yes the Kool Koat 2.0 has been great. I don’t do very large projects, it’s mainly for my builds and sometimes bigger parts like rims ect. If your doing large volumes I’d recommend a bigger gun. It’s perfect for what I’m doing though

[@user-ic2cw6qz2s]

great video! what gauge wire did you use for your ground?

[@medicbaldwin]

I'm planning to get into a setup similar to yours thanks for the tour. I haven't seen too many "entry" level setups. I"m curious how you like your gun system since you've had it for a while now?

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

I love the gun! I bought the vortex cup set up as it is way more convenient for smaller jobs. The only thing is the quick connect is plastic and it breaks so I built my own

[@musicfan9062]

Great video!! Can you link where you got the sandblasting cabinet I can’t find the front door loading when you pull up the SBC 420

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks! I got it here in Canada at KMS Tools. To be honest the front load pours sand out every time you open it. That’s the one downfall with this one

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

www.kmstools.com/

[@user-zs3lu7qh8t]

Just watched your video on your set up. Very impressed. Was thinkingbof getting the kool koat 2.0 and was wonder how you still like it. Any problems with it? Do you only use the 1 gun? Thanks.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks! Depending on what you’re doing the Kool Koat 2.0 works great for smaller projects like rims and motorcycle parts ect. If you’re running a powder coat business I’d recommend a bigger set up. The convenience of switching powders and quick cleaning makes this gun great for what I use it for. Running your own ground to a grounding rod is a must though

[@Iann128]

Nice setup! I have seen in the comments on the paint booth that you wished it was wider. How has it been working for you? I am at the needing a bigger oven stage. Can't afford that nice Eastwood one though so will be building one from parts.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks Iann! Yes I do wish the booth was probably 3’ wider so I could move around the parts a bit better without having to work outside the booth. I’m happy with the fan set up cause it’s ample enough cfm to pull the powder away from outside. Yes I hear you on the oven! My first oven I built with metal studs and a few used ovens. 3 elements and reused the whole control and set up. It worked great but wasn’t an ideal set up for the amount of work I planned on doing.

[@BJZaxoy29]

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[@raytitone1583]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 this is the route i plan on going, have 4x4x4 bos welded up just need to finish building the door and get some used ovens to rob elements and control panel. just using a kitchen oven for small parts now but i wanna move to bigger and better things. great job on the video! you have any videos of the first oven by chance?

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

@@raytitone1583 yes episode 2 of the outcast build is where I was using the old oven in a friends shop before I built my shop

[@raytitone1583]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 hell yeah! Damn fast reply. Thank you sir! Im definitely gonna check it out and more videos on your channel, seems like you do the same stuff i like to do, and im always down to learn from someone else

[@Wayne_155]

Hey Kodi, Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 from Ontario. Love your setup, it's neat and organized. Where did you purchase the grounding rod❓❓ ☮

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks Bob merry Christmas to you too! The grounding rod was purchased from rona. Lowes or Home Depot should carry them as well! It’s a 3/4” copper grounding rod

[@MilesHolt]

How do you get the tiny spot under the hanging wire? Is there just always a bare spot

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Yes every piece is different but typically you hang it from a part that won’t effect the end product. In this case I hung the sign from a mounting hole so you would never see it

[@charlespoirier5659]

does it gets dusty in the shop? I love your set up, I have the same gun😎

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Thanks! I always have the fans going when I’m powdercoating and I clean up good after every time so it stays quite clean. There is some dust for sure but not nearly as bad as I thought.

[@conover1978]

I have one more question. How do you charge when powder coating? Sandblasting is one thing. But do you charge by the part or time or by the weight of the powder? That’s my biggest problem.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

I honestly charge by the part. I like to see it first. Depending on the condition it’s in and what Color they chose will determine the price. If it’s a multi color powder it’s obviously more. I’d figure out how long it will take you and add your hourly rate and then charge a flat fee for your powder. I typically charge a lb of powder minimum which covers your cost. Sandblasting I always do hourly

[@chipsammich2078]

Do you get any arcing to your led lights.. I have a very similar setup but i used the dry erase type board and i have A Kool Koat HD mine arcs over to the lights for some od reason..

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Hey! No I don’t at all. I’ve never had an issue yet.

[@chipsammich2078]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 Yeah I'm pretty sure it's a settings or operator error flaw..

[@guywalkerarmy]

Hobbyist 🤣🤣🤣 got more money in that then any small businesses

[@dirkventer8112]

Definitely

[@BJZaxoy29]

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[@jarredsegal6842]

Most hobbyists will invest vastly more than any one small business as most businesses specialize while a hobbyist will go well beyond the scope for any one small job Ie drill presses, lathes, welders etc etc etc The motivations are different The business is in it for a comfortable living While the hobbyist does it because that’s what makes their lives comfortable You won’t find many painters with more than a basic socket set and or wrenches While the hobbyist will go above and beyond…… infinitely beyond

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

@@jarredsegal6842wow well said! Hobbyist does it for the love. Business does it for the money.

[@Carloss80k]

@@jarredsegal6842 never thought of it that way. very wise thought

[@user-xk7pm4nf3y]

I recently bought the eastwood hot coat oven and it came with no wiring diagram. How do you wire this oven up. Any help will be appreciated.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Any electrician can connect the main power. It’s all prewired. You just need your main 40 amp breaker and the wire ran to the oven from the main panel. If you open the main box it shows you where the power wire connects too.

[@projectpowersports]

Any complaints on the hotcoat oven? I’m looking at it due to the fact it takes less than 50 amps to run. How long does it take to heat up? Thank you!

[@projectpowersports]

Are you using it on a 50 amp service?

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

I actually love this oven. I have a 100 amp service but it only takes 40 amps to operate. I had a 50 amp breaker on the panel originally but I was blowing some breakers when the compressor and oven were on at the same time so I had my electrician switch the main breaker out and it’s been great since. I would say it takes 10 minutes to get to 375-400 degrees

[@projectpowersports]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 awesome to hear man! Thanks for the reply!

[@phantomgarage1208]

How's the Eastwood oven been? I've been looking into getting one but the only review on the Eastwood website said its built poorly and only lasts a few months.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Hey! It’s actually built by another company and Eastwood puts their name on it. Davenport is the name and you can actually order direct through them and save some money. It’s just not branded. This oven is truly amazing. I’ve used it for countless hours and have never had a problem with it. Heats up quick, has a great fan that evenly distributes the heat and it’s well insulated, The outside barely gets hot. I’m happy with it this far and it’s been about a year since I’ve had it

[@phantomgarage1208]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 that’s great to know! I’ll be ordering one shortly to start doing client work. (Been doing work for myself and my buddies for years)

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

@@phantomgarage1208 yeah I haven’t got there yet! I enjoy doing projects for myself and some friends. This oven can definitely work for a small business. I have done motorcycle frames, rims and even a bumper

[@mattjefferis7823]

What was your total cost for the booth and the sandblasting machine looks great

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

The sand blast cabinet was around $1000 Canadian. It’s a decent cabinet but you need a big compressor to operate it. The booth was around $1200 for material and equipment (fans and lights) hope this helps!

[@VineetGautam-lp4jl]

What about the oven ? How much it cost ?

[@caseyrhoads]

How did you stack your black and red shelving.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

I used 2” aluminum flat stock and built brackets and drilled holes and bolted them to both sides of the racks then I lag bolted the racks as well to the back wall.

[@caseyrhoads]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 thank you, and a very nice setup you have.

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

@@caseyrhoads thanks Casey I appreciate that!

[@leonarunok]

May I know where did you get the machine

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

What machine? The powder coat gun?

[@leonarunok]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 yes the powder coating gun

[@Mms_35830]

hello!is it possible to have a dialogue on your powder gun I would like to have details? thank you

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Hey Michael! I’d be happy to help. What do you mean by dialogue? The powder coat gun is made by Columbia coatings. It is the Kool Koat 2.0 DPW and the link is here where you can find all the details. Let me know if I can answer any more questions. 👍🏼 www.columbiacoatings.com/KK20DPW.aspx

[@Mms_35830]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 thank you! I would like to have details on the use and the connection in order to realize the gun

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

I will try and make a video shortly as a review and go over all the details. In the meantime if you have any direct questions I will do my best to answer them!

[@Mms_35830]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 ok perfect I'm waiting for the video! because with mine low-end model, the powder flow is not constant so I would like to see how to remedy it thank you

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

@@Mms_35830 typically that is the downfall with the Eastwood or harbour freight guns. I myself found it hard to have a consistent flow. With the Eastwood gun I found lower pressure with a good ground and a water trap/regulator was the most effective. This Columbia coatings gun has a design to push the powder out evenly through the bottle which gives a more consistent flow.

[@gavingreer7094]

Stupid clean set up wow

[@Shanelyy]

Hello,can you help do one in Africa

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Hello. I’m not sure how I would help?

[@Arikos08]

You don’t have a strip tank?

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

No not yet. Just using it as a hobby set up. It’s on my list next so I can start doing rims. Just using air craft stripper or sand blasting at the momentb

[@Arikos08]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 appreciate the response. I’m thinking about getting into the same hobby to but have no direction but I’m def subscribing to find out more. What tank are you looking into getting if you have any idea? Thank you

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

@@Arikos08 no problem! go check out Royal Powder Coats. He made a video about the powder coat process and what tanks he is using. It was really helpful. I been mostly powder coating motorcycle parts since I set it up but I’m about to start an old Chevy pick up so a stripper tank will help out a lot!

[@Arikos08]

@@martinjamesdesigns3748 thanks Martin I will definitely do that appreciate the response.

[@417plasma6]

I dont see this company in the US ..bummer

[@glock5050]

When you were looking for a new gun what made you get the kpw 2.0 over the dual voltage from East Wood?? Pros /con all that good stuff?????????

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Hey man! I did some research and my friend had the dual voltage Eastwood gun and I found it wasn’t that more effective then the single. The one I got was more of a semi professional gun and it gave me the opportunity to get into more quality coatings for less then the professional ones. This gun has been amazing for me and I’ve had no issues

[@dakota3998]

Devilbliss

[@edwardyork5371]

M

[@accuratealloys]

It’s not ‘Devil-biss. It’s De-‘vilbiss. But who cares. I like the Devil too.

[@FryFlier]

Jealous

[@broderp]

Hobbiezt my....... 💩

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Fair enough. Thanks for watching. 🤙🏼

[@StopTargetingOurKids]

Hobbyists don't have 500k worth of equipment lol. Awesome setup though