Looking to get a parts washing cabinet

[Richard Cranium]

Some good tips there.

I use it in my parts washer. Works great. Doesn't smell up the shop.
Anything "enviro-green-friendly-water-based" just plain sucks.

Thanks for the review. How many gallons should I get for a 40 gallon tank?

 

[themechanic]

Some good tips there.





Thanks for the review. How many gallons should I get for a 40 gallon tank?

Start with 2 of the 5 gallon cans. Your parts washer can hold up to 24. The guy in the video was using 10 and said he was going to add another 5.

 

[mrhemi]

Thanks for the review. How many gallons should I get for a 40 gallon tank?[/QUOTE]

I think my parts washer is 20 gallons and I use 10 gallons of solvent. You want the level to be just below the shelf, if there is one in your washer.

 

[Richard Cranium]

It just came in today. I like the idea of setting it on a cradle & putting casters on it. When I put it together tomorrow, I'll take stock of what I need.

 

[themechanic]

It just came in today. I like the idea of setting it on a cradle & putting casters on it. When I put it together tomorrow, I'll take stock of what I need.

Good for you. I can't wait for your review video.

 

[PRND21]

A parts washer is one piece of equipment that once you have one, you think… How did I ever get by without one. Same thing with a blast cabinet.

 

[themechanic]

No room for a blasting cabinet but I agree with you about the washer.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Got it assembled this evening. I'm going to get some angle stock and casters so I can roll it around. I'm pretty happy with it except for the obvious.

Everything is made in China!!!!

 

[Photon440]

There are several USA manufacturers for parts washers, but unfortunately mainly for large, industrial purposes.

 

[PRND21]

A hammer and dolly and a sander will take that china right off there.

 

[WileE]

This should suffice for you

 

[Richard Cranium]

Got some angle iron, a pair of fixed wheels and a pair of casters.....

I dumped in 10 gallons of the cleaning solution that I got from Tractor Supply & I'll give the acid test once I shake this head cold. I'm beat after fabricating that up. The solution smells like mineral spirits.

Scored this at a local yard sale for 50 bucks today too....

 

[Fran Blacker]

Wonder if your going to be kicking that front bar? If that's a flat bar or angle iron you could move it back 3" and bolt to the angle iron. Can't see if casters are mounted to front bar. Kitchen cabinets and bath vanitys have kick panels for your toesy's.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Wonder if your going to be kicking that front bar? If that's a flat bar or angle iron you could move it back 3" and bolt to the angle iron. Can't see if casters are mounted to front bar. Kitchen cabinets and bath vanitys have kick panels for your toesy's.

If it's an issue, I'll get out the band saw and cut it off.

 

[themechanic]

That thing needs some FBBO stickers.

 

[mrhemi]

Got some angle iron, a pair of fixed wheels and a pair of casters.....

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I like that, think I will fab up something similar for mine. Just have to be careful about sloshing solution out while moving it.

The major component in the solution is mineral spirits.

 

[Richard Cranium]

The big gloves and vinyl shop apron (from the guy in the video) are a must. Putting cardboard down on the floor in front of it to keep any spray from getting on the floor is recommended. I'm fortunate that I have an endless supply of 4' X 8' sheets from work.

 

[themechanic]

The big gloves and vinyl shop apron (from the guy in the video) are a must. Putting cardboard down on the floor in front of it to keep any spray from getting on the floor is recommended. I'm fortunate that I have an endless supply of 4' X 8' sheets from work.

Got a fire extinguisher nearby? Solve + cardboard = fire.

I was thinking about one of those industrial rubber mats since I stand there for long periods washing parts.

 

[themechanic]

How's the head cold today?

 

[Richard Cranium]

How's the head cold today?

Getting over it. I’m about 80% better.