ratsnakeboogy
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Any body tried to Cerakote at home? I'm thinking of trying it, I have everything but the blasting cabinet, and I don't know where to start with that.
DIY Cerakote??
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FULLDRAWXX75
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Rat,
It looks to be a little on the costly side just to get set up.............seems like a supreme product though.
As far as a blasting cabinet, You can purchase a small pot blaster at TSC relatively cheap. For small jobs they work great, blasting media is cheap and you wouldn't use all that much on a rifle barrel.
Nice stuff but pricy............
FDXX75
It looks to be a little on the costly side just to get set up.............seems like a supreme product though.
As far as a blasting cabinet, You can purchase a small pot blaster at TSC relatively cheap. For small jobs they work great, blasting media is cheap and you wouldn't use all that much on a rifle barrel.
Nice stuff but pricy............
FDXX75
Hogbear
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They also make little sandblasters that look like airbrushes for jewelry makers and glass etchers. I've used one for roughing up knife blades with aluminum oxide for coatings, but I haven't tried the Cerakote.
Gesswein jewelry tools sells one for about $130.
Gesswein jewelry tools sells one for about $130.
ratsnakeboogy
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Excellent guys!!
From what I'm seeing price wise for coating, it's a bit more expensive but not a lot.
They say it is just about as tough as you can get.
Brownells has the oven cure for $45, not sure how many rifles it will do, but to get one done here is about $250.
From what I'm seeing price wise for coating, it's a bit more expensive but not a lot.
They say it is just about as tough as you can get.
Brownells has the oven cure for $45, not sure how many rifles it will do, but to get one done here is about $250.
FULLDRAWXX75
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Rat,
The material cost may be not that much, it is the equipment that is going to run you the big bucks.
I could see if you were looking to get into doing it as a business, but the DIYer ??????
You will need a baking oven big enough to hang the pieces in, I looked into starting a powder coating business last yr. Small pieces are no problem, it is the bigger stuff that folks wanted done that caused the biggest dilemma...............how to bake it properly.
There is a lot of behind the scenes prep work and hidden expenses with this stuff.
$250.00 sounds cheap compared to the set up costs for a DIY job.
Just saying
FDXX75
The material cost may be not that much, it is the equipment that is going to run you the big bucks.
I could see if you were looking to get into doing it as a business, but the DIYer ??????
You will need a baking oven big enough to hang the pieces in, I looked into starting a powder coating business last yr. Small pieces are no problem, it is the bigger stuff that folks wanted done that caused the biggest dilemma...............how to bake it properly.
There is a lot of behind the scenes prep work and hidden expenses with this stuff.
$250.00 sounds cheap compared to the set up costs for a DIY job.
Just saying
FDXX75
ratsnakeboogy
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FD,
Been reading about guys that make an "oven" out of duct material and a hot plate, or heat gun. Only need 250 dergrees. Prep shouldn't be terrible, with a media blast kit, and acetone or brake cleaner. As for the paint gun, they said an airbrush is fine if you keep it clean. I DO NOT want to start a business, too busy for that.
I do have a few pieces I'd like to do, some blued muzzleloader barrels and a few pistol slides. I may be completely off base, but I like to at least research doing it myself.
Thing is, I get a lot of ideas but I don't seem to get a lot done. :grin:
Been reading about guys that make an "oven" out of duct material and a hot plate, or heat gun. Only need 250 dergrees. Prep shouldn't be terrible, with a media blast kit, and acetone or brake cleaner. As for the paint gun, they said an airbrush is fine if you keep it clean. I DO NOT want to start a business, too busy for that.
I do have a few pieces I'd like to do, some blued muzzleloader barrels and a few pistol slides. I may be completely off base, but I like to at least research doing it myself.
Thing is, I get a lot of ideas but I don't seem to get a lot done. :grin:
FULLDRAWXX75
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If they are small enough, build a small rack and pop them in the over..........................I got an old elec. stove that the burners were all shot, the oven was barely used. It works the nuts for small parts when powder coating.
You can pick up a small spray gun at TSC cheap and it will work much better than the airbrush, the airbrush pattern is very small.
FDXX75
You can pick up a small spray gun at TSC cheap and it will work much better than the airbrush, the airbrush pattern is very small.
FDXX75
encore06
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Dang dudes, you're way off the mark. First you spelled Karaoke wrong to begin with and everyone else started making the same mistake. Just grab you a mike and start singing!!
FULLDRAWXX75
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encore06,
Do you sing in the shower?
FDXX75
Do you sing in the shower?
FDXX75
ratsnakeboogy
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FULLDRAWXX75 said:
Don't answer, K8 and Kenbob sometimes read the muzzleloader forum and they may want you to audition.
ratsnakeboogy
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FULLDRAWXX75 said:
Headed to TSC this weekend I guess. Thanks for the info!!
Hogbear
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Harbor Freight also sells a little "touch up" spray gun for $15.
http://www.harborfreight.com/touch-up-a ... 66871.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/touch-up-a ... 66871.html
FULLDRAWXX75
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I have a friend who lives in MO. that built a powder coat oven out of heat dusk material and heat lamps...................
He does motorcycle frames and suspension parts for 4wd trucks.
He built this large sq. box and installed light sockets in the sides, evenly spaced on all four side, then bought a doz. heatlamp bulbs. He has a thermometer to tell him how hot it is and vents that he opens and closes to regulate the temp.
Powder coating requires 400 degs.
FDXX75
He does motorcycle frames and suspension parts for 4wd trucks.
He built this large sq. box and installed light sockets in the sides, evenly spaced on all four side, then bought a doz. heatlamp bulbs. He has a thermometer to tell him how hot it is and vents that he opens and closes to regulate the temp.
Powder coating requires 400 degs.
FDXX75
Home built oven for curing coated barrels, etc.......not mine but dang good idea.....
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthr ... 555&page=1
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthr ... 555&page=1
rdl65
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I have not used the Cerakote but I have used the Norrel's Moly Resin finish. It has been very durable and You can get it in about any color. You apply and cure them both basically the same way. Some say the Norrel's is easier to apply.
I just use one of the pot type sand blasters to prepare the metal. You want to make sure that You get all the oils off the metal. I clean with acetone after sand blasting. Then heat the parts, this will cause any remaining oils you might have missed to leech out.
So far I have only done pistols and shotguns. I could break them down into pieces and use the oven to cure the finish. It does have a smell to it, so if your wife has a sensitive nose you might not want to use the oven. Or just open a window for a while.
Here are a couple of pics of my 870 Wingmaster that I did. It was pretty scratched up from years of hunting.
I just use one of the pot type sand blasters to prepare the metal. You want to make sure that You get all the oils off the metal. I clean with acetone after sand blasting. Then heat the parts, this will cause any remaining oils you might have missed to leech out.
So far I have only done pistols and shotguns. I could break them down into pieces and use the oven to cure the finish. It does have a smell to it, so if your wife has a sensitive nose you might not want to use the oven. Or just open a window for a while.
Here are a couple of pics of my 870 Wingmaster that I did. It was pretty scratched up from years of hunting.
the DIY is the way to go. you can get a small sandblaster for almost nothing from harbor freight, you can sand blast outside over a 5 gallon bucket to catch the sand. just make sure you use a mask or respirator.
dont use your baking oven, unless you want a divorce.
they are easily made out of a grease barrel and a gas burner with a stand like you use to fry turkeys. you can install and temp guage and cut in a vent for regulating the temps. the lid can be used to hang any parts. you can weld some hanging hooks inside the lid and use bailing wire to hang the parts. you might can use a 55 gallon barrel if you get a big enough burner.
dont use your baking oven, unless you want a divorce.
they are easily made out of a grease barrel and a gas burner with a stand like you use to fry turkeys. you can install and temp guage and cut in a vent for regulating the temps. the lid can be used to hang any parts. you can weld some hanging hooks inside the lid and use bailing wire to hang the parts. you might can use a 55 gallon barrel if you get a big enough burner.
