Sandblasting Cabinet
After painting the sub-frame and getting it ready to put onto the Nova, I realized that more work needed to be done before doing so. I have all these relatively small, rusty parts that could either be replaced ($$$) or cleaned up and re-installed ($). I decided that many of the parts could be cleaned up and re-used. Enter the sandblasting cabinet.
I came across plans online to build one. The guy ended up being an engineer, so I knew the plans were going to be reliable. I called my uncle to let him know about my plans to build one and he subsequently offered to help me build it.
I purchased most of the supplies in the next few days and I cut out the easy pieces with my circular saw. Since he has more carpentry experience, I left the harder pieces to him. I believe it took a few days to complete and a few more days before I had all of the supplies to get it fully functional. I needed to buy a Spot Blaster Kit, sandblasting gloves, and few other things from Harbor Freight. I bought a few items from Sears Hardware to complete the tubing. I also bought a small Plexiglass sheet for the window, a lighting fixture, and the electrical switch from Home Depot.
The "machine" works great and I have cleaned up a few parts including my coil springs and drum brakes. The only complaint I have is that the sand is only good for 2-3 usages, then it breaks down and it basically turns to dust. It could use a few improvements, however, such as some kind of removable and inexpensive Plexiglass protector which can be removed and replaced when vision decreases. Also, I realized later that I should have bought a switch and plug combination so that I could plug in the vacuum.
Note: For those of you wondering, it took me almost a full year to write this post. The cabinet has be done since the end of November 2009. 
