a smarter way to spray parts

[mhorowit]

I'm spraying some small parts by laying them on newspaper, spraying, allowing them to dry, turn and repeat.

Is there a more effecient way to spray small parts? - MikeH

[Buell Powell]

Re: a smarter way to spray parts

Hi Mike,
If they have a hole or place to hang them I cut pieces of clothes hangers and bend the ends in loop-sometimes if there are holes on each end you can use a piece of wire and loop it around a nail in a sawhorse or whatever while you spray to hold it steady while you hold the other end-it helps if you can hold one end and spray and then swap to the other end to make sure you get everything covered. Then just let them hang on something until they dry. Hope this helps
Buell

[Ray36048]

Re: a smarter way to spray parts

Make an open frame from wood. Cover with hardware cloth with either 1/2 or 1 inch openings. You can lay the parts down spray them and hang them.

[crispy critter]

Re: a smarter way to spray parts

I have 2 1X6 pieces of decking board 10' long. I drilled a hole in each end and hand it from the ceiling. I then have roofing nails drove about half way into the board with about half an inch sticking out ever 2-4 inches or so down the entire length of each board. I then use cheap safty wire to hang the parts from them......you can hang more then you can stand to paint/prime at one time. I'l try to find and attach a picture.

[mhorowit]

Re: a smarter way to spray parts

I have 2 1X6 pieces of decking board 10' long. I drilled a hole in each end and hand it from the ceiling. I then have roofing nails drove about half way into the board with about half an inch sticking out ever 2-4 inches or so down the entire length of each board. I then use cheap safty wire to hang the parts from them......you can hang more then you can stand to paint/prime at one time. I'l try to find and attach a picture.

and you've made modern art!

[high time cub]

Re: a smarter way to spray parts

I turn and repeat.

Is there a more effecient way to spray small parts? - MikeH

25 cent garage sale item works great...... http://www.nextag.com/kitchen-turntables/search-html

HT

[Howard Wilson]

Re: a smarter way to spray parts

Use this for painting, media blasting and hat hanger. Don't say anything about the grass not being mowed. You want to fly or cut grass???

[N74DV]

Re: a smarter way to spray parts

You want to fly or cut grass???

how about cut the grass while you fly??!




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[mhorowit]

Re: a smarter way to spray parts

... media blasting ...:

Hello Howard - what do you use as your blasting media? - Mike

[Howard Wilson]

Re: a smarter way to spray parts

Hi Mike, The Boeing fasteners on the cowl were rusting and it was hard to get into the nooks and crannies. Started with a dremel and stainless wire wheels but couldn't get the edges well. Went to #80 glass bead (TSC). Taped around the fittings with at least 2 layers of blue tape. Did good. Those darn fittings oxidized faster than a ripe apple! In about 20 minutes they had a coat of brown spreading over them. Cleaned them again and sprayed with primer. !@#$%

[birdlegs]

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Thanks DJ, this adds new meaning to Buzz Cut.

[Len Petterson]

Re: a smarter way to spray parts

I don't know if it is safe to use everything, but I have used crushed glass.
We cleaned the outside of the engine with it. ports well taped over and no open taped holes!
We by it from the recycleing plant for $4 a 50lbs bag. Comes in 3 particle sizes. 'I stick to the "dust" the finest. Good for rust removal. May not be for Magnisium or other softer materials.
"Sodablast" Bakeing soda is also used on critical parts. It was used to clean my struts before painting, a blasting shop.
I have used Corn on pistons it worked but not good, Cruched wallnut shells was recomeded but I could not get hold of any at the time.
Walnut shells could be good all round chois.
Len