Author Topic: What have you built??? (Read 15324 times)

Screened Gear · « **on:** June 23, 2011, 03:35:40 AM »

I am just curious what others have built in their shop. I have a hard time paying for something if I can build it. I shopped everywhere for a washout booth. I wanted one with a top so water didn't go everywhere. All the ones under $1000 didn't have tops, small or where just cheap looking. I ended up building mine. I bought the Polypropylene sheets at a local plastic dealer. Then bought and learned how to use a plastic welder from Harbor Freight. I think I have $170 into it. Thats including the plastic welder and enough plastic welding strips to make 10 to 15 more of them.

DouglasGrigar · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2011, 04:27:58 AM »

Quote from: Screened Gear on June 23, 2011, 03:35:40 AM

I am just curious what others have built in their shop. I have a hard time paying for something if I can build it. I shopped everywhere for a washout booth. I wanted one with a top so water didn't go everywhere. All the ones under $1000 didn't have tops, small or where just cheap looking. I ended up building mine. I bought the Polypropylene sheets at a local plastic dealer. Then bought and learned how to use a plastic welder from Harbor Fright. I think I have $170 into it. That’s including the plastic welder and enough plastic welding strips to make 10 to 15 more of them.

Business diversification - evil-bay off wash booths.

mooseman · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2011, 05:33:49 AM »

Denis Kolar · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2011, 07:24:45 AM »

I did washout boot and a drying cabinet (I do not have pics of the cabinet)

whitewater · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2011, 07:37:04 AM »

Quote from: mooseman on June 23, 2011, 05:33:49 AM

here is what we cheap out on...........

dry box
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x296/copdaddy/DSCF6999.jpg

big dry box
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x296/copdaddy/DSCF6997.jpg

screen extenders
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x296/copdaddy/shortupDSCF6534.jpg

squeegeeeeeee rest
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x296/copdaddy/pvcrest6484.jpg

sleeve gang pallet
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x296/copdaddy/DSCF3302.jpg

image locater template
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x296/copdaddy/MRS3DSCF3155.jpg

washout booth
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x296/copdaddy/100_0830.jpg

third hand for newman roller frames
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x296/copdaddy/XDSCF1509.jpg

youth pallets no pics
down sleeve pallets
polo shirt pallets
seam center pallets
squeegee handles

my future plans include
jacket hold downs and a positive bank account balance

mooseman

hey moose,

on your washout booth are you sure thats the front? do you have trouble finding the front, is that why you have it labeled?

mooseman · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2011, 08:29:54 AM »

Ha you should see how i mark my screens & squeegees, I'am sooooooooo confused

mooseman

alan802 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2011, 10:00:46 AM »

I've made several tools and gadgets to help parallel the auto. I've also built a DIY registration system. I'll see if I have pics of any of it floating around.

Mr Tees!! · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2011, 10:07:12 AM »

...I have a lot of things I would love to post here, I am constantly re-eingineering and repurposing things in my shop to make things easier, faster or more efficient. Can someone tell me how to post larger pictures here?

...I have FrankenDryer ready and in use, and would love to show it off......

Frog · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2011, 10:31:30 AM »

If your images are too big to attach, then this may help. Thank you Diane CYW

You can bypass some of the work with bbc code and use the Image Icon shortcut(the first one) above the smilies.

Fresh Baked Printing · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2011, 11:43:40 AM »

Pictures floating on the boards somewhere.
I made a squeeze sharpener (maintainer) and an exposure table.
The exposure table uses a single point 1000w light source the size of a cigar.

ftembroidery · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2011, 01:19:10 PM »

I built a drying cabinet and a 1K M-H exposure unit (w/vacuum).

prozyan · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2011, 01:42:28 PM »

I've built a washout booth, an exposure unit, and various tables. My craftsmanship leaves a lot to be desired though.

Dottonedan · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2011, 03:10:37 PM »

I'm not a builder. I don't build crap.

If I need something I gotta go buy it.

gnizitigid · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2011, 04:31:25 PM »

if i can save $600+ by building myself... i will sure do it and i like the work done by Screened Gear

spotcolorsupply · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2011, 10:28:19 PM »

I have built a few screen printing related items... A 16' long ink table that held something like (10) 5 gal pails of pigment, and 12-14 gal of pigment on an angled shelf above the table. The tops were melamine particle board for easy cleaning, and the scale was on a 24 X 24 melamine rolling base that passed over the 5 gal pails. Does that make sense??? I wish I had a picture. This thing was sweet

I recently built the screen stretcher we use. The four boxes are mounted on tracks that adjust from an 18 X 18 to a 25 X 36 in about a minute. They also lock down so no pick up when tensions get high. I usually leave 2 adjacent boxes slightly loose to accommodate different frame sizes. Set the frame in and bump the boxes in place. I also added a flow control to the system.... Instead of turning the air on and dialing up the pressure with the pressure knobs, I set the pressure and flick the switch... Much easier

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