Craftsman powder coater
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Craftsman powder coater
Hi folks! I was recently flipping through the new Craftsman catalog like a school kid with a Penthouse and saw Craftsman part #0917288, "Craftsman Powder Coating Painting System with Case". Has anyone ever used this? Is it really that easy to use? I know Craftsman is famou$ for being extremely proud of their tool$, so is it worth the $189.99 they're asking? If it does quality work, I would DEFINATELY get my money back out of it. Also, they're selling the paint colors for $5.99 per 1.5 pounds. How much will 1.5 pounds paint?
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This tool was reviews in "Cars and Parts" magazine a few issues ago. From reading the article, I have been thinking about getting it, because it's easy to use and not that expensive. The article was also a "how-to".
If you're interested in seeing the article, I can look for it and then scan it.
Ilya
If you're interested in seeing the article, I can look for it and then scan it.
Ilya
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jeez, I was all excited - - - until I read "Coating is electrostatically applied, then just place coated item in a 400 deg. oven to cure and you're done."
they stress non-food oven like you shouldn't use your wife's -
Guess I will stick with paint!
they stress non-food oven like you shouldn't use your wife's -
Guess I will stick with paint!
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Yeah, I saw that back when I was tool shopping in march for my truck (didn't have many tools, wasn't a car guy before) The oven part sucks, but the rest of it is pretty cool 
(and if you decide to have a party, you can cook LOTS of cookies)
(and if you decide to have a party, you can cook LOTS of cookies)
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I had all my frame and suspension parts powder coated and love the way it turned out. They did a little more than just clean the part and spray the powder. I had to have everything sandblasted first then they washed the parts with a solution that promotes adhesion and improves corrosion resistance. Don't know if that wash step is really needed.
I haven't seen the Sears system but did look at the Harbor Freight version at the local store. Theirs was $99 or less on sale. Looked similar to the system I have seen in Eastwood catalog. I have thought about snaggging an old used oven for cheap and wiring it in to my compressor circuit. That would keep the boss off my back about cooking plastic in he oven. I may do this yet. Still trying to talk myself into it.
I haven't seen the Sears system but did look at the Harbor Freight version at the local store. Theirs was $99 or less on sale. Looked similar to the system I have seen in Eastwood catalog. I have thought about snaggging an old used oven for cheap and wiring it in to my compressor circuit. That would keep the boss off my back about cooking plastic in he oven. I may do this yet. Still trying to talk myself into it.
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However you feel about powder coating just be careful of the Sears/Craftsman power tool thing. Sears changes tools sub-contractor builders every year or two or three and the parts chase for them can be maddening if not completely hopeless. It is true that some of the powdercoating tools are the same thing and simply brandnamed by different clients like Sears and Harbor Freight etc. All of the powder coating too makers recommend getting an oven that can be stripped out--never more to be used for food. The limitations are of course the size of what will fit in the oven.
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[QUOTE=If you're interested in seeing the article, I can look for it and then scan it.
Ilya[/QUOTE]
Yes, I'm very interested in that article!
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Yes, I'm very interested in that article!
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I got the Harbor freight PC gun on sale for 49.00. It's the same as the one Eastwood and Caswell sells for more $$$. Works well! Find someone throwing out an electric range that the oven still works, bigger the better. It is also possible to cure the PC on large items with an infrared propane heater, but it takes a lot of attention not to burn it or under cure areas. Caswell has all the supplies including high temp coatings like is used on headers at excellent prices as well as how to info.
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Looked at the sears unit. Very overpriced IMHO, buy the HF one. One thing other sellers stress that is wrong on sears info is NEVER use a gas oven! the uncured powder can be flamable or even explosive if exposed to an open flame.
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Craftsman powder coater
I also bought the HF one and love it. Bought a $30 toaster oven for small parts and use an old electric oven for the larger ones. Just make sure the parts are super clean and you'll get a good finished product.
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Originally Posted by AXracer
I got the Harbor freight PC gun on sale for 49.00. It's the same as the one Eastwood and Caswell sells for more $$$. Works well!
I've been thinking about setting up for powder coating. I didn't know about Harbor Freight having them. I have a store just south of me. You know where I'm headed!
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