Fluid Beds

[FIAB]

I was thinking about making a fluid bed for powder paints for painting my jig heads......I have just been using the jar the paint comes in and it seems to be working fine.  From what I have read about fluid beds they are supposed to fluff the paint, use less paint, and more evenly distribute the paint to the jig head.

At $100 bucks for a fluid bed, I think I can make one for at least half the cost.

My question is does anyone have any ideas, tips, pros/cons on making one vs. purchasing one; or am I better off just using the Jars the paint comes in.

[Jig Man]

Once you use a fluid bed you won't want to use the jars any longer.  I'm sending you a link to a tutorial in a pm.

[Skeeterman225]

I got mine from tjs's tackle form around 50 bucks.

[IDbasser]

I made mine pretty cheap.  I got the directions from cadman.  very easy to do, and you can make the extra cups very very cheap so you can have a different cup for each color.

[nanticoke]

Jig Man, could you pm that tutorial to me also.

[GTrombly]

I made mine pretty cheap. I got the directions from cadman. very easy to do, and you can make the extra cups very very cheap so you can have a different cup for each color.

i just got the tutorial from cadman, besides the pump where did you get all of the supplies?

[cadman]

I made mine pretty cheap. I got the directions from cadman. very easy to do, and you can make the extra cups very very cheap so you can have a different cup for each color.

i just got the tutorial from cadman, besides the pump where did you get all of the supplies?

I got all of my supplies from, Menards. You can try  Lowe's or Home Depot as well, or maybe your local hardware store.

[IDbasser]

I got my stuff from Ace Hardware

[Jig Man]

My pump came from Wally World and the rest from Lowe's.  Total was about $30 and I have enough pvc for at least a dozen cups.

[Munkin]

I got mine from tjs's tackle form around 50 bucks.

That is where I bought mine but this thing looks very easy to make. The only thing I do not know where to get is the material for the cup bottom that is porus.

Allen

[FIAB]

Following the instructions that JigMan sent to me I made my own fluid beds last weekend. Was pretty easy. Used vac bags for the filters, got everything else from Lowes. Attached is a pic of the finished product. I may have gone a little overboard.

Thanks again JigMan for the info.

[Captain Obvious]

Could someone PM me the tutorial?

I got a feeling I'm going to want it some time later

[FIAB]

Captain Obvious,

I just sent you a PM with the link.

[.Paxamus.]

Bone-HeadJig,

Sweet setup! will you pm me the directions for that I was just thinking about a fluid bed.

[FIAB]

Paxamus,

PM sent.

Thanks

[jtrent]

What did the supplies cost

[FIAB]

Some of the stuff I already had.......I think the rest was under $75........Had to buy all the pvc stuff, tubing and valves.

[ryancompetition2]

I'm new to the forums so won't let me PM. Could I get a copy of the link as well?

Thanks, -Todd

[FIAB]

PM Sent

[Derek Chance]

quick question, so to have extra cups, do they have bottoms in them? I am assuming they do, but how does that work if you are just putting in a paper bag or filter and then inserting the cup?

[nanticoke]

The bag or filter is bonded with silicone to the bottom of the extra cup then you have a top to put on it so the powder paint won't spill.

[Captain Torpedo]

I wouldn't mind a link to those fluid bed plans. Can someone hook me up with a link?

Thanks

[cooperbps]

same here can someone pm me the link as well

[FIAB]

I'm working on re-writing the instructions so that we don't have to keep sending PMs to everyone.  I'll try to get them posted this weekend.