Paint tank pressure pot (?)

Lenny · 02-24-2011, 06:35 PM

I'm not even sure I will ever want to try using a pressure pot when I start casting but I have been curious about my paint tank. I haven't used it since I stopped working for myself 10 years ago. Dug it out tonight so I could post this pic. It says 25-40 normal working pressure, 50 psi maximum working pressure.

Is this even something that could be considered (at low pressure) and if so what would it need for mods if any?

T anks!

witz1976 · 02-24-2011, 06:48 PM

Lenny, I think you should talk to Curtis on this one.

manatee · 02-24-2011, 06:49 PM

My pressure pot started life as a paint tank. You will need to make some mods to it but there are instructions in the library and on the net.

MesquiteMan · 02-24-2011, 08:26 PM

Many of the Craftsman pots were made by DeVilbiss/Binks so if the lid is nice and heavy, then I would not be concerned with using it! My opinion, forget modifying for vacuum and just set it up for pressure and make it as simple as possible (less areas to leak).

Here is how mine are set up

Lenny · 02-25-2011, 12:53 PM

Thanks Curtis!

I'm still not sure IF I will add this to the equation (I'm taking baby steps with this casting thing) but it's good to know the option is potentially there!

LandfillLumber · 02-26-2011, 08:12 AM

This is a used pot I just picked up for $60 and converted to a nice pressure pot able to hold 70-80 lbs. easy.I had been using the HF model(junk) and the top was bent so i suggest finding a used good quality one to convert.Most my casting has been done @ 40-50 lbs. but was told by Curtis that he casts Alumilite @ I think 75 lbs.Good Luck,Victor

02-24-2011, 06:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lenny Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Searsport, Maine Posts: 2,498 Photos: 47	Paint tank pressure pot (?) I'm not even sure I will ever want to try using a pressure pot when I start casting but I have been curious about my paint tank. I haven't used it since I stopped working for myself 10 years ago. Dug it out tonight so I could post this pic. It says 25-40 normal working pressure, 50 psi maximum working pressure. Is this even something that could be considered (at low pressure) and if so what would it need for mods if any? T anks! Attached Thumbnails

02-24-2011, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
witz1976 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bucksport, Maine, USA Posts: 2,146 Photos: 25	Lenny, I think you should talk to Curtis on this one. __________________ -Dan Horowitz

02-24-2011, 08:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
MesquiteMan Head Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX, USA. Posts: 4,360 Photos: 18	Many of the Craftsman pots were made by DeVilbiss/Binks so if the lid is nice and heavy, then I would not be concerned with using it! My opinion, forget modifying for vacuum and just set it up for pressure and make it as simple as possible (less areas to leak). Here is how mine are set up __________________ Curtis O. Seebeck www.TurnTex.com "Original Cactus Blank"™ and "Texas Hybrid"™ blanks MesquiteMan's Cactus Juice Stabilizing Resin

02-26-2011, 08:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
LandfillLumber Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: warren, michigan, USA. Posts: 1,706 Photos: 0	This is a used pot I just picked up for $60 and converted to a nice pressure pot able to hold 70-80 lbs. easy.I had been using the HF model(junk) and the top was bent so i suggest finding a used good quality one to convert.Most my casting has been done @ 40-50 lbs. but was told by Curtis that he casts Alumilite @ I think 75 lbs.Good Luck,Victor __________________ http://landfilllumber.com/ http://stores.ebay.com/landfilllumber A rich person is not one who has the most but the one who needs the least. \"Keep Tree-Cycling\"

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02-24-2011, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
manatee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 99 Photos: 0	My pressure pot started life as a paint tank. You will need to make some mods to it but there are instructions in the library and on the net.

02-25-2011, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lenny Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Searsport, Maine Posts: 2,498 Photos: 47	Thanks Curtis! I'm still not sure IF I will add this to the equation (I'm taking baby steps with this casting thing) but it's good to know the option is potentially there!