Yet another Harbor Freight Blasting Cabinet upgrade video, Eastwood pedal and lighting upgrades!

Hopefully the last video modifying this cabinet! I seem to have it dialed in to near perfection!
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www.eastwood.com/eastwood-bla... - The kit I ordered!
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[@kmcwhq]

No one can ever make too many Abrasive Blasting Improvements videos. Looks good.

[@CrooksGlass]

Thank you for taking the time to to make this video 👍

[@trevcessna1723]

Great idea for the LED work light and location, I have one that I didn’t use so I’m going to use it for my cabinet! Thanks Bro!

[@komitadjie]

This is pretty much what I'm planning for mine, just as soon as I can get hold of a compressor big enough to supply it, and the 240V circuit to run said compressor!

[@marks3750]

I used one similar in size from Menards. I removed the light housing from the frame and handle and just set it on top of the glass at top center. Lights the whole inside with no shadows. No mounting or screwing and I can just pick it up and move it if I had to. Turn it on and off easily.

[@bobbygzzz7116]

Great stuff

[@russellstephan6844]

Lighting... I found just using an LED hi-power spot light and leaving it to roll around on the screen works best. I actually have two in the cabinet. Then, I can move the light at-will or hold it to get shadow-free illumination.

[@kenpavelka2868]

Could I use plastic fittings for the metering device? It would cut down on the weight hanging from the trap door, which isn't anything too heavy.

[@greg4727]

Great video! I just got this cabinet and a few modifications & I plan on assembling it this weekend. My question is about the hose coming off the metering valve. You said you used a 5/8" hose so I'm wondering if you had to then step it down to whatever size hose the gun takes. I haven't opened mine yet so I don't know what size hose it comes with but don't think it's that large so I'm wondering how you necked your 5/8" hose down. Thanks for the great video, most of the mods I plan to make came out of your video.

[@yoerim360]

regarding the blasting pistol, what size is the treadwire at the rear ( pale ) and the female at the bottom? have a similar one with only male tread on the rear and empty hole with inside treading on the lower. sadly the seller doesn't know the sizes of that

[@ericaluneack8667]

Fascinating video! I’m just confused at how the hoses underneath work together and how that helps circulate the sand.

[@quickcalsgarage4782]

Did you ever try a different size nozzle and air orifice for the gun. Or are you just using the one from Eastwood.

[@1D10CRACY]

I'm using the one that came with Eastwood, seems to blast heavy rust with a pattern about the size of a dime.

[@t-wreckscustoms3745]

I do not see this question addressed in the comments yet sooo... how are the lines run into the cabinet? There is the one airline that the cabinet came with but how is the blasting media getting back in from the metering valve? /where did you plumb it back into the cabinet?

[@1D10CRACY]

I just drilled a hole in the side of the cabinet under the door on the right side. The hose from the metering valve goes through that hole and into the gun. Going through that same hole is also the air line.

[@t-wreckscustoms3745]

@@1D10CRACY thanks! I already did the sand vacuum with a generic dust deputy and lighting with led floodlights in the top back corners... and the switch, changed blast guns... metering valve and coal slag are next! Mine works okay- but not fabulous... oh and I need to install my air dryer on my compressor! That should help a lot!! Thanks again! T

[@MarkThomas123]

Nice savings on the media metering valve..

[@michaelgordon5940]

Good job on the metering valve! Can you show/describe how you mounted the plate to the cabinet? Is it screwed in? Adhesive? Weld? Also, what made you decide on 3/4"? I've seen a few DIY but the others are like 1 1/2".

[@1D10CRACY]

I just drilled a 1" inch hole into the release door on the bottom, and used 4 small bolts to fasten the flange too it. 3/4" seems perfect, not sure I would change anything, I'm very pleased with how it operates now.

[@1D10CRACY]

A video of the metering valve. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6S3amWJpr6sr9E

[@quickcalsgarage4782]

When you say you shortened the light bracket, do you mean from side to side. Or the height. Is it so the knobs clear the gloves?.

[@1D10CRACY]

The original bracket let it hang down about another inch. I shortened it so it was snug against the top of the cabinet.

[@quickcalsgarage4782]

My knobs just barely miss the gloves so I didn't mess with it for now. I may shorten it up later. I opted to go ahead and put 2 lights in. I put the second one over in the upper left corner. The brackets that came with these lights makes it super easy to mount anywhere. I'm glad I added the second light. Helps a lot. Thanks for the suggestion on this type light.

[@ricklonetti9587]

Looks Awesome! Question, where does the black heater hose connect to thats connected to the "T" on the bottom? I couldn't see where it went? Thanks!

[@1D10CRACY]

Its actually the hose that connects to the sandblasting gun. It's a bit deceiving as it wasn't long enough to reach the sandblasting gun, so half way up it connects to a different hose that then connects to the sandblasting gun.

[@darkc99c]

@@1D10CRACY You have described the metering valve in two videos, but still haven't shown how you get the heater hose to the gun. You show where you're pulling the media out of the container, but not how you're returning it to the inside of the sealed cabinet.

[@ricklonetti9587]

@@1D10CRACY awesome thank you!

[@woogied2]

Corey Freeman I know he said he had hoped he didn’t have to make any more videos about this but I would like to see a video on how he connected the hoses to the gun as well.

[@1D10CRACY]

I just drilled a hole in the side of the cabinet under the door on the right side. The hose from the metering valve goes through that hole and into the gun. Going through that same hole is also the air line.

[@CampMoreBarkLess]

Do you hook a second air hose to the metering valve or just let it suck air in?

[@1D10CRACY]

I just let it suck the air in by itself.

[@quickcalsgarage4782]

So by mounting the light there, does it get blocked by the gloves when moving around?

[@1D10CRACY]

Not that I have noticed. I'm right handed and am usually holding the gun in my right hand and the part in my left, the light in between the gloves seems to be ideal.

[@quickcalsgarage4782]

@@1D10CRACY Good news. Thanks. Is this the light you used. It seems to be. But I see no mention of the 5000 color range. www.menards.com/main/lighting-ceiling-fans/work-lights/smart-electrician-reg-1200-lumen-portable-led-work-light/gt-504-a/p-1526970605284-c-7546.htm?tid=-804812435597337861&ipos=12

[@1D10CRACY]

Yes, that is the one!

[@bjputvain]

Have weird questions what is the biggest size car rim you can fit into that cabinet?

[@1D10CRACY]

I put 17.5 RV rims in it, but it was a tight fit. There are some modifications where you can lower the grate floor and get more height.

[@JustinHoMi]

How’s that light holding up? I imagine the glass is quite etched by now.

[@1D10CRACY]

It's etched, but still holding out!

[@tonycorvair]

What purpose does the shutoff valve serve that's right after the metering valve

[@1D10CRACY]

It allows you to adjust the air that gets mixed into the sand mix. The more you open the valve, the less sand but more air you'll get.

[@boshek9455]

so my question would be; how much did you end up spending after all the upgrades? Would I have been better off just to buy a better blast cabinet from the start instead of having to do all these upgrades?

[@1D10CRACY]

The most expensive upgrade was the Eastwood kit, coming in at $60 bucks. But even if you bought a higher end cabinet, that may be one of those things you would choose to upgrade anyhow. Everything else was pretty cheap, I would say I'm still ahead of the game when it comes to dollars spent.

[@darkshadowsx5949]

better blast cabinets start at like $1600. there's no "good" cabinet that doesn't require upgrades below that. they probably sell these cabinets at a loss and make money back on blast media. like companies do for inkjet printers.

[@FU420B]

sir where did u get the 1/2 ball valve?

[@1D10CRACY]

Menards.

[@kevinmullins4919]

What media do u use?

[@kevinmullins4919]

@Vison Industries He replied with black something or another from Harbor Freight I've decided to go with play sand from Lowes less than 5 bucks a bag. Good luck.

[@1D10CRACY]

@@kevinmullins4919 Black Diamond from TSC (Tractor Shop). Its Coal Slag, I prefer Coal Slag because it's safer on the lungs than Sand. It also sprays easier than sand, and sometimes play sand isn't refined enough to use in a blast cabinet. Cost is $7.99 for a rather large bag that last for a very long time.

[@kevinmullins4919]

@@1D10CRACY Your right about the sand, it doesn't work very well. Will be trying Black Diamond it has to work better!!!

[@1D10CRACY]

Here is what I am using, looks like it has went up a few dollars since I purchased it last. www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/black-diamond-fine-blasting-abrasives?cm_vc=-10011

[@kevinmullins4919]

@@1D10CRACY Thank you very much, I looked it up and was wondering if u used the fine or the medium. Thanks again will b using it now.

[@garajebuilt8776]

Hey do you still use this ?

[@1D10CRACY]

Sure do, it works exceptionally well!

[@toaster3708]

I bought the Eastwood gun and pedal. The pedal sticks. No matter how much I lube it. The gun will not pick up a siphon. I’ve got 10 horse Eric compressor 80 gallon tank. Been screwing with this for days. This sucks so many good reviews for this garbage but nobody talks about the bad ones.

[@1D10CRACY]

Maybe you need to contact Eastwood for a replacement. The one I purchased in the video I'm still using. I run mine between 80psi and 110psi depending on the material.

[@73superglide62]

So using pedal