Upgrading the Paint Booth with More Storage | I Like To Make Stuff

[@LogHouseFarm]

I love rebuilding something that has been used for a while, taking care of all the little things that were not quite right - and hopefully ending up with a more functional space.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Absolutely. Making stuff yourself really allows you to constantly improve your space.

[@wolfpreist]

@@Iliketomakestuff are you painting a sith holocron?

[@dougshaver285]

@@Iliketomakestuff Ah, the Jimmy Diresta pinned comment hot tub. Love it! I'm totally taping my Shop-Vac hose to more things. I used a steel clamp and one of those black coupling hoses for my router, but that doesn't work for everything. And if I lose the clamp....

[@PlanetEarthLifeSkills]

I can see a lot of this being a good booth for selling things in the web. I'd just make the whiteboard on the inside, skip the ventilation, and make the pullouts wider.

[@superflan2000]

You mentioned changing your blower to an in-line fan. Could we get a link to that? Love the project & thanks for the awesome video! I’m really inspired by your channel :)

[@miedan21]

The packing tape I would recommend two layers of tape since it's easier to peel tape off itself and the outside layer would be the sacrificial layer.

[@LogHouseFarm]

I have the same LED strips, and I left them on for a while and checked for heat... I don't think the tape will melt, and the double layer idea would take care of the over-spray

[@WoodUCreate]

I was thinking the same thing too, but instead some weak scotch tape, then the packing tape, because packing tape would be very difficult to removed from the LEDs and could end up ruining them.

[@lmnojulia]

I love seeing the paint booth evolve over time! Really fun to watch! ☺️

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DOGormanAD]

I Like To Make Stuff can’t wait to see how u incorporate more tech in the booth 👀

[@adamglendye]

“I’m Bob at ILTMS. I don’t like painting but I made another paint booth”. Great work. So much fun and evolution of the paint booth over the years.

[@justinvirtue1374]

11:10 When you said "I'm gonna clamp these on" I didn't realize you meant it literally, but I guess you are the clamp champ after all

[@James-ys7gj]

I spray paint for a living my spray booths we lined with wood and then spray a silicon layer which just peels off once it gets thick with paint just an idea it's cheaper than replacing the wood all the time and it peels off pretty easy

[@eclsnowman]

As a rule of thumb, silicone is the mortal enemy of a paint shop. Are you sure it's silicone? Most peelable booth coats are a latex based. To be honest you never want to get silicone near automotive paint, even WD-40. I was part of the team that got to go fix and replace another vendors ductwork at a well-known snowmobile and ATV manufacturer because they're installers used silicone and they're paint fisheyed for half a year before they figured out the root cause. Silicone caulking for example doesn't fully out gas for a really long time.

[@James-ys7gj]

@@eclsnowman Yes latex lol 😀

[@Calucig]

Great video as always One thing I want to point out is that LED do get hot as any other electronic or machine that uses electricity as energy. The difference is the amount of power they need. So, those small leds won't heat up much because they are probably 1 watt each or so. But people can get confunsed and think that all LEDs, no matter the wattage, will run cool, and that can lead to accidents.

[@calmartine9709]

This is a really great thing to do, revisiting things and finding out, "what did I think would work well but didn't" and "how can I improve this knowing what i know now" It's a great strategy for lots of things and makes a really interesting video!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Absolutely!

[@maskedredstonerproz]

as a programmer , and content creator , I second this , I lost count how many times I changed something in my program or video , and it ended up heaps better than planned even

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Really like the vertical drawers on the bottom and all the problem solving, thanks for the sharing the process 👍🏼👍🏼 and congrats on 3mil!

[@Moh_431]

Imagine how cool this guys house is , everything bespoke and perfectly made✌️ WANT IT BUILD IT

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Nothing is perfectly made. That's the point of doing it yourself, you can continually make it better.

[@LogHouseFarm]

@@Iliketomakestuff perfection is far away, but I am headed in that direction 🤣

[@LL-wc4wn]

@@Iliketomakestuff imagine how cool this guy's house is... everything is imperfectly made

[@PlanetEarthLifeSkills]

@@LL-wc4wn hee hee hee. I have a litany for that concept... My daddy was a plumber and all of our taps dripped!!!!

[@UncleJessy]

Bob makes everything look so easy. Love it. I really need to get around to building a spray booth for the winters here in NY

[@Shaggy45517]

Since I moved to CNY It makes painting a bit tricking during the winter. Im planning a paint booth now for the workshop

[@wa4aos]

Since becoming an engineer back in the 70's, I have learned so much more than I did in college from youtube videos. This channel is just one of many EXCELLENT channels. Thank You Professor !!

[@jlarts]

Reusing scraps is awesome, I've just done that on a project I'm working on where I've been able to use offcuts I had kept to the side which I really wasn't planning or even expecting to use for anything so yay. I'd quite like space for a paint booth too but I've no idea where I would put one in my tiny workshop so I'll probably stick to cans of paint for now...

[@BrandonLeonSD]

You mentioned a link to the upgraded fan, but I don't see it in the description. Is there a video on that?

[@jamesfenlon]

I do woodworking in school and since watching theses videos I have improved some skills and my teacher was wondering how I progressed so quick. So I pointed her to your channel

[@forby_]

Nice!

[@andrewbean3361]

You should change the fan opening to be a little more like a ceiling fan,,, where it wont go straight in but it pulls from the four outsides of a square cover (that way any of the fumes that are higher up get pulled in awell)

[@bojkovszkyzsolt2280]

I was thinking about something like a kitchen fume extractor

[@FigmentsMade]

That is such a good idea to cover the LEDs with clear tape that can be replaced when it gets covered with too much paint.

[@Jaig_Eyes77]

This is just what I needed! I think for me I'd like to take this frame and scale it down for myself to about 50% in size so It'll fit better in my tiny space...

[@alexreid4131]

Love it!!! This is actually a mini version of an ambitious firewood drying booth I am designing with sliding columns. You definitely gave me some new ideas. Thanks Bob.

[@NicholasRehm]

“Let’s go cut down some 2x4s” Music to my ears

[@zacbao-dai3045]

Nicholas Rehm hehe

[@dumbass4826]

Its always awesome to watch Bob make things, i got inspired and built a home gym, i made a bench, power rack, pullup and dip bars as well as the barbell itself

[@fryreartechnology7611]

Prototype, prototype with repairs and improvement then final version without the bugs. That’s a project I would love to have in my shop some day.

[@C3DPropShop]

How did you know this is exactly what I needed. 🤔🙌

[@jamesfenlon]

Lol

[@bonserk]

Nice easy build for a common need in a multi use shop. Love your videos and podcast! You are part of the good in the world. One thing you mentioned that isn't in the description is the upgraded fan. Perhaps you can share that info with us?

[@torbenscharnhorst5755]

@16:00 I really like your great video. Just one point: no matter if bar goes from top zu bottom, the force get's in the system were you grab the bar.

[@CLOUDZAUBACKUP]

Good job

[@linod7265]

Great up-grade, just one simple suggestion, the booth uses lights and fans at 12dcV , it can work with a solar panel off-the grid so it can also can be an emergency light for the shop. Just an idea. Great videos!!!

[@rover8066]

Ayy version 3! Iterating to make something better is always a good time

[@Dirk41Rathman]

Really enjoyed the sharing of the design changes/progression for the under the cabinet storage solution.

[@zacbao-dai3045]

Nice upgrade

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@feltron]

If you are still accepting ideas for a project, I would love to see how you would build a desk with adjustable height. With memory positions.

[@lredding9890]

Eye hooks instead of staples to attach the surgical tubing tying it to itself or on the eye hooks

[@Teklectic]

That's an awesome build, definitely something I'd like in my shop! I think for the rattle can shelves I would add a second string of rubber towards the bottom or maybe a small lip so that the cans can't accidentally slip out.

[@JasonECI]

You made everything bigger, heavier and "luxurier", seriously it looks great! With limited budget with limited skill, I think I will just stay with 2x2 frame, corrugated plastic (or vapor barrier), with 2 paint can karts underneath! There's always a gap between what we see great and what actually come out. Thanks for the video!!

[@christopherstromberg3070]

I love how creative you get. I wouldn’t have thought to use a flexible line to hold them in place. Awesome man.

[@4hedgesfamily]

Nice! I use an old dishwasher box with an small fan held in place with iron tie wire.

[@sapelesteve]

That turned out great Bob! Can't wait to see what improvements you come up with & add to this booth down the road a bit....... 👍👍😉😉

[@JaredMize9]

I love your extremely nice way of saying "I know this is never going to happen but people are probably going to comment on this so I'll just pretend maybe this could possibly happen...." love the new booth!

[@nils1953]

Thanks for keeping the video all in one part! Great idea with the stretchy tube around the cans!

[@teresabell1014]

Great job, especially liked the black tubing to hold the cans in.

[@MigMonkey]

Love the design, I definitely need a paint booth. Tired of all my projects having bugs in the paint from being painted in the yard. Also looking forward to seeing R2 get his feet now that you've teased us with this..

[@kylelaing4561]

Another fantastic job Bob always keeping me entertained in the video from start to finish

[@phylismaddox4880]

Cool project! You might consider using restaurant grade plastic film to cover your surfaces. Like the strapping tape covering the lights, it's easily replaced as needed - and saves on repainting. It's also relatively cheap at restaurant supply stores. I love the storage idea. My only concern is that your ventilation hood is too low. But I'm definitely stealing the paint cabinet idea! Thanks for a great video!

[@Usonian7]

Awesome build! The packing tape I think great, I know I have a tendency to over think and over build. I want to mention the hardware cloth hanging system, (as a painter by career) I think that might cause some dust issues. I definitely plan on using the drawer system soon!

[@TheGingerWorkshop]

Awesome creative upgrade!

[@sortafast.industries]

Interested to see the fan you chose now, that’s the part that always scared me on an indoor paint booth

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Project turned out very well there keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend keep making

[@ffanddcondragh2911]

Research lath screws. They are like truss head screws and are great for attaching thin materials without haveing the bugle head of a drywall screw sticking up.

[@RianReview123]

I remember watching your original paint booth video when it came out! Crazy how fast time goes, seems like just a few months ago! Keep doing amazing work!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It does!

[@josephdionisio6947]

Another option to hold down the spray cans would be to utilize short pieces of PVC pipe stuck together as a makeshift organizer. I imagine it would also prevent the cans from falling over when you pull on the drawer and the shelf isn't full. But either ways, another inspiring video!

[@DirkieB]

The sliding storage is awesome!

[@taylancooper319]

Love the video and great job on the paint Booth. Hope you all are doing well.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you! You too!

[@MyrrdynWhitefall]

4:10 Bob, have you thought about making the top slope down about 30° to 45° towards the back of the booth?

[@RedHeadKevin]

That would dramatically reduce the internal volume of the spray booth. Which is a good thing.

[@Warshipmodelsunderway]

Great project! The surgical tubing was a clever addition.

[@samaker4]

Ok That surgical tubing idea is genius. Great build

[@Rob-Hannon]

You keep making my dream shop more complex. Great work.

[@DrLoveQc]

Bob, a suggestion for next project! you should make a spray can warmer device, made with aluminium or something with thermal conductivity, with the same shape as the can with a set temperature display so you can dial it and get your can always warm before and while using it. If cans has too many different shape it could had sides that move toward the center to touch it at many spot to warm it gently. nice content as always! I like the paint booth! if you need more powerfull inexpensive LED 12V DC, check aliexpress with WHITE DRL COB. its about 14cm yellow rectangle COB led with a black surrounding. The light coming from thoses are great, even better if you use a small PWM module to you can dim it very easy (if needed). Use many of those none had fail

[@PatDinucci]

The paint booth I never knew I needed. Amazing

[@sta4tic470]

I kinda forgot about this channel and I just remembered about it and it's just as amazing as I remember

[@CrosshairLunchbox]

One thought I had was to put the triangular baffle on a rocker rather than have it fixed with the triangles. Basically put the rocker at the horizontal centerline of the fan opening. When you are spraying hanging things towards the top you rock/toggle the baffle so the wide part of the triangle is up. When you are spraying things on the turntable near the bottom you rock/toggle the baffle so the wide part is on the bottom (like you currently have it permanently).

[@JasonPatz]

The packing tape LED protector was such a good idea!

[@mjsimunovich013]

You made sliding spice rack pull out drawers for paint cans. You could’ve used horizontal fans too.

[@MultiDazzle123]

U da man...man. that is one of the coolest paint booth I have ever seen.

[@masterofnone]

Another useful project for all the makers out there

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Absolutely

[@BruceAUlrich]

Love the ideas for storage in the drawers below!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Glad you like them!

[@topsniper99]

The paint booth looks awesome :) i dont know if you plan on changing anything about it yet, but you could probably put the fans on some flexible arms like the ones you would have on your soldering station, but more stiff. You could add some little ring lights to them too, because you can never have enough lighting.

[@allabouttutorial477]

Love the video, my dad and I spent this weekend making your miter table, was wondering how you would modify the hood for a dual bevel saw? Keep up the good work my man

[@joshuauy3514]

You can try looking up 3M DIrt Trap Protection Material. It's used for automotive paint booths to catch overspray and can be replaced when it gets clogged up. Always great to watch your videos! :):)

[@UsmcBoriqua]

Good morning and happy new year! Do you have any videos on building a jointer/planer cart or table? I just purchased my first set and was wondering if you had ever build one!! Thank you in advance

[@sohambhatt8549]

When you were putting in your fans to be the pushing force for the spray paint, it looked like you had the fans mounted backwards so that when they are on, they pull the fumes back towards you. You normally know what direction a PC fan pulls air because of how the fan itself is mounted to the plastic bracing part, so the part with all the information of the fan.

[@taylormcintyre5759]

A suggestion for the exhaust fan, make the cover flat so it can suck from both above and below, especially since you’re planning on hanging things.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Bob! It looks much better! And I really liked the tape idea! 😃 I'm going to need to build something like that for me as well, but I don't have much space... I'm thinking about your first design! Something like that! 😊 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@David-jp5mo]

Nice build! That helps me with some ideas I’ve got for a small parts booth. Thanks!

[@Dsgj]

you could use washers on the screws for the net just to be sure it doesnt slide out :)

[@johnherrington1110]

8:12 Looks like 1/2" hardware cloth. Pretty handy stuff.

[@wolfwoodworkingcreations4321]

I never new I needed on of these until now. A strip of aluminum behind the lights and under the tape should dissipate any heat from the LED if it becomes an issue.

[@DistinctGamer_]

I thought your idea was cool for the fume problem around 5:00, but the way I would have gone about that is to make a hole as you did, but then add a board with 1" risers to go over it. That way, you can't spray directly into the hole but you also get suction from all around it from the blower.

[@ogrerocks]

The best way I've found to fasten surgical tubing is with a marble. Feed the surgical tubing through a hole, insert a marble that's bigger than the hole into the tubing into the tubing. Deburring the edge of the hole so it doesn't cut the tubing. Getting the marble into the tubing can be tricky, but rolling the tubing back onto it self (like a rolling up your pants) is the easiest way.

[@reforzar]

Love that storage solution. Might have to make some.

[@jonatham35]

6:16 "It's a bob in a booth!" 😀

[@rexmcstiller4675]

If I use those LED's I use thos aluminium rails where you can tape them in. Looks better and you have three types of transparent covering.

[@andrewadams9686]

I love this project and the paint can drawers! Are you worried about the surgical tubing deteriorating over time?

[@shannonvaughan4385]

Seems like the piece across the back (the diverter on the triangle pieces) should be on a hinge or something so you can make the opening at the top when your painting hanging items and then flip it back when you paint sitting items.

[@JointerMark]

Another good solution. Thank you for posting this.

[@sjmaguirepdx]

Nice build, Bob. Coincidentally I just finished my ultimate paint boot last week. BTW - Where's the link to the fan you used? I'm curious about it because the one I got I'm not happy with.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Looks amazing. Just make sure Anthony grounds the bridge next time.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nice upgrade Bob! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Such a great idea to re-visit and improve on an already functional too. Now if you will excuse me I am going to steal your paint can storage and add that to my design LOL!!!!

[@BrettS02]

Wow cool video!

[@tooljourney]

nice work bob

[@AnchorDesigns]

I may not make the spray bit, But i do love the Can storage thats great well done mate 👍👍😃

[@Aeidotronics]

Generally it's advantageous to have your spray hit an intake directly, so the paint can't "bounce" off the back and cause overspray problems. Super fancy booths have even gone so far as to have a literal waterfall at the back - reservoir, pumps, and all.

[@polishhammer2119]

yes you shoud make this a series for a bit find more stuff to upgrade and change

[@RedHeadKevin]

You might want to install something to keep dust from getting in while your stuff dries. A window shade would probably work well.

[@firex5250]

Just FYI, those pc case fans are actually going in the wrong direction. The side with the wires and the supports for the central motor are the exhaust side, while the clean and polished looking side of the fan is the intake, so you may want to switch them around to avoid the fumes from being blown out into the workshop.

[@forby_]

it was fixed by the end , they swivel so it's easy to adjust 18:34

[@makermark67]

"chicken wire, pig wire, whatever..."... That would be hardware cloth, lol. Another great video with great ideas. Thanks!

[@murphymmc]

Short of using extra heavy duty drawer full extension guides, 100lb. plus rating you came up with a great alternative. Probably less expensive than the guides and more long term durability. Looks cooler as well. Nice work. Now you can consider powder coating.

[@nix_finity4848]

one thing That i think will cause the problem. that elastic thingy you use to guide the can is not enough... If its not fully loaded, there will be space... When you accidentally hit your knee or ankle (that will be so painful) the can will fall and roll over the place.. Nice build btw..

[@MadLabGadgets]

Great build! I apologize for being a pain, but where is the lin for the fan you used?'