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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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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Originally Posted by variant22

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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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....

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....

Ew

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.....

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Originally Posted by Ueee

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....

Ew

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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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Originally Posted by jhovel

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.....

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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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I'd be worried about oil mist or fog in my shed.

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Same here.