Built a fluid bed

[Mike1234]

My fluid bed is blowing air up 1 side and not fluffing all the paint. What could be the cause of this? I bought this bed I didn't make it.

Try shaking up your paint mine did the same thing it was caused by paint packing down. And that was the easiest place for air to travel threw. Also as you use it keep it stirred up that will help also good luck.


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[CrappieDreamer]

Here are a few pictures of my crude setup.

Even though it has 3 stations, I almost always use only one. Sometimes 2 at a time if I am doing some two-tone tapping or something like it.

For the station bases, I used the couplings that were threaded. I used the types of plugs that have a metal threaded insert so that I could mount them with a screw through the base.






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[FurFlyin]

CrappieDreamer, what are you using for a pressure regulator or on/off valve? That was the hardest part of the build for me. I ended up having to sweat two brass fittings together. Cost too much too

[CrappieDreamer]

CrappieDreamer, what are you using for a pressure regulator or on/off valve? That was the hardest part of the build for me. I ended up having to sweat two brass fittings together. Cost too much too

Those are SMC brand pneumatic flow controls, left over from a project at work. Same with the push lock fittings and tubing.


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[Cane Pole]

My setup. Vibrating table with 2 inch pvc endcap to hold pee cups. I change colors fast by just swapping pee cups. The motor speed is adjustable so you can set the shake tempo. Heat is my paint stripper heat gun. This is as simple as it gets. Works terrrrrific. Don’t take up much room. Stows in a box when not in use. My space is limited.


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[FurFlyin]

I'd like to run across one of those vibrating bases at a lab auction.

[Crappie Shooter]

Thanks for the replies. I will check it out the suggestions made to see if it corrects my issue.

[Daddy and Luke]

Thanks for the pics everybody. So I just started tying, but I painted some jig heads this weekend. I just used the container the paint came in. I shake it up real good before using it. Are the fluid beds really necessary?