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fungusmuncher
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Flowhood build.
#26777304 - 06/23/20 04:53 PM (3 years, 7 months ago) |
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Going to be building my flowhood in the next few days so I'm starting to iron out the final details.
Is 3/4 inch birch plywood decent for a flowhood? What about painting or staining it?
I'd hate for something to grow on it but I'm not sure what to use for a finish. It's going to be a 24x24. I'll post some pictures as it comes along.
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Nobler Hino
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I wouldn't use plywood but I'm sure people have. Plywood is a bunch of pieces of wood glued together, I would used solid wood to make it sturdy and with trim for the edges to help with the seal.
I'm not cabinet maker but I know plywood wouldn't be my pick
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Edited by Nobler Hino (06/24/20 09:33 AM)
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I wouldn't use particle board but plywood is the only thing I would use.
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Nobler Hino
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Im about to build one as well, I just figured some nice oak or pine would be great. It's not that big so I wouldn't mind spending some extra cash on some nice wood and a lil shine over it. Check out Stonesun's flowhood build made with plywood. Looks awesome.
Particle board was what I was thinking when I saw plywood though, my bad.
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Either way remember all the extra weight your going to be adding to it. 3/4 plywood gets heavy.
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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Sockadin]
#26779879 - 06/24/20 05:01 PM (3 years, 7 months ago) |
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I went with the 3/4 inch birch. Made all the cuts today and started testing some pilot and clearance holes. Most of the construction will happen tomorrow I hope. Still unsure about finishing it. Birch is tricky to stain so I was thinking about just painting it but not sure if it's even necessary.
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Hot rod red!
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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Sockadin]
#26780093 - 06/24/20 06:47 PM (3 years, 7 months ago) |
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I would imagine even just a finish of poly or something simple would suffice, assuming you dont have much humidity and you would be keeping it away from any aqueous solutions.
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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Gan]
#26780289 - 06/24/20 07:52 PM (3 years, 7 months ago) |
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I'll be going 3/4" birch plywood. Birch is so pretty
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Gotta spring for the nicer plywood like birch et al to avoid a lot of voids in the plywood sandwhich layers which are very hideous on any exposed ends. My eyes. My eyes. I usually just hit em with some killz primer and call it good.
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Did most of the major carpentry yesterday, went smoother than I anticipated. Have to mount my fan today and silicone all the seams. I think I'll go with a coat of kilz primer like sandman420 mentioned, I have a can of it around so why not.
Hoping to have my filter mounted today and then trim her out tomorrow morning.
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I used the formica surfaced MDF sheets. Makes all your surfaces basically kitchen counter tops. Very easy cleaning and no need to coat.
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fungusmuncher
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Almost done with her. Just have to frame in my prefilter and silicone the front trim. Had some hiccups along the way but everything came together.
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Bueno
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I assume those handles are for 2 not solo carry ?

Looks good! Should work dandy.
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Edited by Smartattack (06/27/20 02:06 PM)
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fungusmuncher
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Quote:
Smartattack said: I assume those handles are for 2 not solo carry ?

Looks good! Should work dandy.
Yea, I can lift it myself but can't carry it up the stairs. The filter was so damn tight I didn't think it was going to fit. I backed a few screws out a couple turns and it dropped in, tightened them back up and she was good to go. Going to do some tests on it tonight, I can't believe I don't have to work in a fucking tote anymore.
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Yeah going from SAB to FH is like going from sharp rock to laser guns.
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Well done, It looks great. I finished mine last month and it has taken some getting used to. I built it and sfood there like ok so... Bags now. And lcs... Oh the possibilities.
Oh i used 3/4 inch birch ply and it's great.
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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Kimble]
#26788090 - 06/27/20 06:55 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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NIce. Do you have a parts list? I am going to get a buidl going too but I'm freak about peaking the right filter fan combo. I was hoping for a 2' x 3'.
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fungusmuncher
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Got her set and and did a little testing. The flow is consistent throughout the face of the filter! This picture is with the lighter about 6 inches from the filter. Looks like it's maybe a 35 degree angle or so, the fan was dialed back quite a bit here. I see so many conflicting opinions about the lighter test and what the flame should do.

Also I need to read up on flow hood technique. I just realized I spent all this time planning/building this thing but never really took the time to study proper technique when using one.
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