Portable Spray Booth

Now that is a cool idea, Ken!

-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the Universe's finest custom rolling pins.

Nice, love the idea!

-- Lance, Hook'em HORNS! ""V""

Imagine that… I was just wondering if I missed a post of yours regarding your table being finished. Then I get the notice you just posted. Once I saw the subject “Portable spray booth” it made sense. That’s a great idea! It will be so much better then tip-toeing around the shop while the finish dries. Good point about the florescent lights. I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll be keeping that in mind moving forward. I’m glad I didn’t miss a post.
Looking forward to the final table post… i’m sure you are too.

Take care,
Ken P

-- If you want it and it's within reason... It's on it's way!

You just solved my problem Ken, Now to find one in my area. Who makes it? Maybe I can get one on-line.

-- Bob Egbert AKA Sandhill

COOL thing you stumbled upon!

Looks like it was made for being a spray booth!

Your outdoor dining table is getting close to the final steps to be Finished!
... can hardly wait to see the finished table… in all of it’s beauty!

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Never heard of AJ Tools. Who is the manufacturer? May be able to find it online. Very nice idea.

-- When asked what I did to make life worthwhile in my lifetime....I can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction, "I served a career in the United States Navy."

Nice!
A quick web search shows they’re not too expensive.
I’m thinking one could use pvc pipe and tarps to make custom sized booths.

Great find. :)

-- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet.

Very innovative,great job

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Great idea, thanks for sharing.

-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush

Nice solution to a nagging problem, and it’s portable. I will be looking into this for my shop.
-Don

-- Flaws are only in the eye of the artisan!

Oh yea, this works. I did a similar thing many years ago in a basement of an old house o mine. I hung plastic from the joists to the floor, then taped a piece of 1/2” pvc on the bottom. I would wind it up and hook it to the joist with a couple bungie cords, then, when I wanted to paint, I’d just drop it down. The pvc helped hold the plastic in place. I also had a window that I put a fan in for exhaust. I was doin a little painting on motorcycle parts back then

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

Great idea Ken. I’ve been trying to figure the same thing out. I like the way the tarp connects to the frame. I would have to set it up outside but if it goes up and comes down easily, that would be doable. Gret find! Thanks for sharing.

-- Rick, Tennessee, John 3:16

I like it!

Thanks for sharing

-- She thought I hung the moon--now she just thinks I did it wrong

Hi Ken: I’ve been reading all your blogs on the outdoor dining table. Totally awesome!

Will that table fit in your new spray room and still allow you adequate room to move about while spraying? Is that a screened area at the back? Do you have a fan (preferably an explosion proof one!) to draw fumes and overspray away from your project? And, of course if spraying on finish, you wear a proper mask?

Sorry if I sound like I’m putting a damper on your new spray-room … don’t mean to, as it’s a great idea when trying to have a dust free environment, but overspray can really be an issue if your spray booth is too small. Just say’n!!

Looking forward to seeing your finished work of art!

-- Elaine in Duncan

Thx everyone for all the great comments. Everyone’s advice a questions are taken in a good way! 99.9% of us Lumberjocks are here to learn and help one another so no offense ever taken. The table pretty much takes up all the room in this new portable booth. Being that granite is going in the middle there is an opening for me to work. I crawl in and then apply the finish. I will be putting an exhaust fan with filter once I find one. I do use a professional mask as well, ( THX justoneofme ).

http://www.ajtools.com/products/6541.html This is where I bought it.

The finish I’m applying on the table is Epifanes from Holland. http://www.epifanes.com/home.htm It seems to have the highest UV protection and the boat owners I’ve talked too, swear by it. The manufacturer recommends, only brushing it on and spraying the last coat if I want to. I’m doing the bottom of the table first to learn how it reacts and how things go.

The pics are after the 2nd coat. 1st coat is cut 50/50 , 2nd coat 25% 3rd 15% and rest 5%. Some light sanding in between coats. I’m impressed so far after the 2nd coat. I’m putting 3 coats on the bottom and 5 or 6 on the top. We live in Southern California so lots of sun light but it is under a covered patio with 2 open walls.

Again thx!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"