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Flowhood build.
    #26777304 - 06/23/20 04:53 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: fungusmuncher]
    #26778748 - 06/24/20 08:50 AM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Nobler Hino]
    #26778752 - 06/24/20 08:53 AM (3 years, 7 months ago)

I wouldn't use particle board but plywood is the only thing I would use.


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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: bodhisatta]
    #26778827 - 06/24/20 09:41 AM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Nobler Hino]
    #26779023 - 06/24/20 10:46 AM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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)

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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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: fungusmuncher]
    #26779915 - 06/24/20 05:18 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Sockadin]
    #26780093 - 06/24/20 06:47 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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)

I'll be going 3/4" birch plywood. Birch is so pretty :loveheart:


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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: MLPismyOPSEC]
    #26780305 - 06/24/20 08:00 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: sandman420]
    #26784354 - 06/26/20 11:01 AM (3 years, 6 months ago)

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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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: fungusmuncher]
    #26785099 - 06/26/20 03:39 PM (3 years, 6 months ago)

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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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Smartattack] * 2
    #26786869 - 06/27/20 09:45 AM (3 years, 6 months ago)

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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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: fungusmuncher]
    #26787326 - 06/27/20 12:46 PM (3 years, 6 months ago)

Bueno


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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Nobler Hino]
    #26787530 - 06/27/20 02:05 PM (3 years, 6 months ago)

I assume those handles are for 2 not solo carry ?

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Looks good! Should work dandy.


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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Smartattack] * 1
    #26787636 - 06/27/20 03:03 PM (3 years, 6 months ago)

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I assume those handles are for 2 not solo carry ?

:awesketch:

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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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: fungusmuncher]
    #26787830 - 06/27/20 05:07 PM (3 years, 6 months ago)

Yeah going from SAB to FH is like going from sharp rock to laser guns.


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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: Smartattack]
    #26787867 - 06/27/20 05:29 PM (3 years, 6 months ago)

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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)

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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Re: Flowhood build. [Re: ShamanBag]
    #26789466 - 06/28/20 10:25 AM (3 years, 6 months ago)

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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