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Mobile Spray Station

PROJECT #2311

Skill Level: Intermediate

Time: 5 Days

Cost: $350

I’m getting to the point that I don’t build general purpose shop carts anymore. I’d rather build a cabinet for a specific purpose. Something functional with handy access prioritized above all else. I’ve been spraying woodworking finishes since the 1990’s with a variety of compressor powered spray rigs and recently, upgraded to a 5-stage turbine powered spray system. So, I needed a place to safely store the turbine, wrangle the hose, and stow related accessories. A turbine sprayer represents a significant investment, so I didn’t want it kicking around the shop.

Turbine units draw air into an internal filter and require unrestricted airflow when in operation. This creates an interesting design challenge when building a cabinet to enclose a sprayer. One option is to leave the lower compartment open. That would actually work pretty

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