Wulf 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 I would like to make my own spray booth and need a starting point. Any simple designs or ideas?? Thanks, Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Lindsey 12 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 It doesn't get any simpler than a cardboard box with generic fan and filter. . . As you upgrade from the cardboard you gain the ability to mount lights and improve the fan/filter action as well as directing the fumes and adding secondary filters. I "Googled" Hobby Paint Booth and got 60700 hits with potential plans and ideas. Remember that with the electrical elements you gain safety issues. Good luck. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David M. Knights 12 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 I've got one of these. http://www.pacepaintbooths.com/pace/ Best hobby purchase I've made in a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afulcher 3 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutorials/t...3&CurPage=1 I built mine from the info on this web-site. This was my 3rd attempt and I am finally satisfied with my spray booth. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimFox 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 I built mine 9 or 10 yrs ago out of plywood. I use 3/8 plywood for mine. Might opt for 1/2" on the top the next time......if not 3/4 for the whole thing. Installed a 6", 230ish CFM axial fan (like a computer fan). I mounted 3 florescent light fixtures on the inside and some left over u-channel for holding the filter. I mount and power strip on the the outside where all the lights and fans plug into, so with a flick of the power strip switch everything comes on. It moves a lot of air. If I were to build again, I would put the fan on the back wall, or on the floor of the booth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClareWentzel 26 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 Going back to Mike's comments on a cardboard box and a fan, check out my simple spray booth. Simple Spray Booth It works well for me although I keep looking at the Pace booths. My problem is that I don't want to cut a hole in my basement wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokinguns 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 heres my setup cost about 65 bucks 3ft wide by 2ft tall and 2ft deep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David M. Knights 12 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 Going back to Mike's comments on a cardboard box and a fan, check out my simple spray booth. Simple Spray Booth It works well for me although I keep looking at the Pace booths. My problem is that I don't want to cut a hole in my basement wall. I can't recommend the Pace booth's highly enough. I tied my venting into our dryer venting with a simple T junction with flow selector. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRatzenberger 38 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutorials/t...3&CurPage=1 I built mine from the info on this web-site. This was my 3rd attempt and I am finally satisfied with my spray booth. Andy I used same site but not because Andy & I are in same club, just by accident -- the info is great and I highly recommend it. Get a decent pole blower and rig for down draft. I built a plenum into mine, put a cheap filter in that and a dog guard grate above it -- all vented direct outside. The booth is large because the whole bottom is paint storage. With sides and a top, it keeps paint inside the booth and smells out of the house ... If you use anything other than acrlycs and water then don't go the bathroom fan route ... get a good one -- remember regardless of the fan cost, it's in your house ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mightymax 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2008 I built mine 9 or 10 yrs ago out of plywood. I use 3/8 plywood for mine. Might opt for 1/2" on the top the next time......if not 3/4 for the whole thing. Installed a 6", 230ish CFM axial fan (like a computer fan). I mounted 3 florescent light fixtures on the inside and some left over u-channel for holding the filter. I mount and power strip on the the outside where all the lights and fans plug into, so with a flick of the power strip switch everything comes on. It moves a lot of air. If I were to build again, I would put the fan on the back wall, or on the floor of the booth. Jim, Your booth is almost exactly like the one I built using plans in an old FSM. The differences are that I used a Dayton blower on the top and I put white plexi inside to brighten up the flourescent lighting (same light fixtures btw) . I also installed a Surge protector power strip on the right side outside opening to plug everything into. This way I only need to plug in one main power cord. I also installed an airbrush hanger below the power strip so I have a place to put the brush down. Cheers, Max Bryant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wulf 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks for all the input guys...a big help Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimFox 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Jim, Your booth is almost exactly like the one I built using plans in an old FSM. The differences are that I used a Dayton blower on the top and I put white plexi inside to brighten up the flourescent lighting (same light fixtures btw) . I also installed a Surge protector power strip on the right side outside opening to plug everything into. This way I only need to plug in one main power cord. I also installed an airbrush hanger below the power strip so I have a place to put the brush down. Cheers, Max Bryant Yep, my airbrush holder can barely be seen on the right as well. I also installed two vinyl coated hooks on the outside of the right panel to hang my other airbrush off of. My power strip is on the left side outer panel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kranman 7 Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Here's my spraybooth - it was made with portability and storage in mind. The top 'plate' is removed by two wing nuts for replacing the two filters. The styrene front and side doors are on piano hinges and close things for easy storage. Two muffin fans push air through the window vent - I shoot enamels and lacquers almost exclusively and it's never once burped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites