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1st July 2014, 09:57 PM #1
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Fogbuster
Anybody bought or made one of these?
I want one for my CNC Router, but haven't decided which way I'll go yet.
The prices are pretty steep for what they are. I can understand that for the Sprayer Head, but the rest is pretty basic.
I was thinking of just buying the Sprayer Head ( as I can't be bothered mucking around trying to make one and THEN getting it to work properly )
and sourcing the rest of the parts myself. It doesn't come with a water chamber or regulator anyway....
Steve
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1st July 2014, 11:22 PM #2
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I thought about going a fog buster. I was concerned if it was not setup right then it would end up making metal and coolant airborne. I read a while back it can be pretty bad for your health if you get it wrong. On that basis, I figured I would go with flood coolant at least in the interim. It was also a bunch cheaper and I did not have the hassle of running the compressor every time I wanted to keep things cool and clear.
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2nd July 2014, 12:34 AM #3
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Originally Posted by variant22
Yep, there's pros and cons for both. Flood cooling is not practical with a CNC Router ( mine anyway ) and you get almost the same benefit, apparently....
Only one way to know for sure....
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2nd July 2014, 12:44 AM #4
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What about the Kool mist products? Spra-Kool Midget Mist Coolant Spray Unit - LittleMachineShop.com or PORTaMIST Spray Mist Unit 12" - LittleMachineShop.com Just need a tank and compressor.
I can't help but think of a certain 80's ghost movie with your title Steve....
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2nd July 2014, 12:55 AM #5
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The 'Fog buster' specifically does NOT make fog - it ensures the droplets are too large to float in air. I'd be worried about oil mist or fog in my shed. After looking at some (very boring) U-tube videos about home made 'fog buster' setups, I can see that it's not too complicated to use low presusre air to propel oil or coolant drops to the tool without making any fog and getting the lubricant/coolant right onto the tools in very small amounts. Might try that sometime - when I find the time.....
Cheers,
Joe
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2nd July 2014, 09:31 PM #6
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Originally Posted by Ueee
Consensus seems to be that the Fogbuster is the pick of the bunch. I hope this is better than the movie.....
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2nd July 2014, 09:33 PM #7
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Originally Posted by jhovel
Normally I would as well, but I haven't got the time to do my hobby, let alone makes things so I can do my hobby....lol
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3rd July 2014, 01:46 PM #8
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Same here.I'd be worried about oil mist or fog in my shed.www.lockwoodcanvas.com.au
I will never be the person who has everything, not when someone keeps inventing so much cool new stuff to buy.
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