orionn1 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Does anyone know what the fluid bath filters are made of? I have trying to make my own cups but can't find what that hard porous plastic is ? I also noticed on some threads guys are saying the use other filter/paper in their fluid baths. Can someone elaborate? thanks rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Does anyone know what the fluid bath filters are made of? I have trying to make my own cups but can't find what that hard porous plastic is ? I also noticed on some threads guys are saying the use other filter/paper in their fluid baths. Can someone elaborate? thanks rob I am new to this also. Someone with more experience will chime in soon. I think the hard porous plastic is available but don't know where although I believe it may be rather expensive. I am using a coffee filter and I also have made a cup with a vacuum cleaner bag. I think some guys are using lightweight brown paper bags . I would try to start there for making beginning and see what happens. I am getting ready to construct one with the soft paper envelope for an overnight Fed Ex shipment. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 If you mean fluid beds for power painting I use brown paper sacks from the grocery, coffee filters and vacuum cleaner filters depending on what it takes to make the paint float. If you are talking about something else then disreguard the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orionn1 Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 I have the fluid bath with the cups (the one from barlows tackle) . I am just trying to figure out where I can get that porous plastic that forms the bottom. I guess guys are using the paper bags and envelopes to make their own fluid bed then correct? I was assuming they were using them in their fluid bed or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Have various pore size micro mesh that I have been trading. PM e-mail if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orionn1 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 I found some info on the porous plastic used for the fluid bed. It is called porosity board. I just can't find where I can get it. Tj tackle sells it as a round disk for replacements for the fluid bed. However I would like to find where I can buy a bunch to make my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Search for laboratory filter paper. Not as tough as a plastic filter would be but it's tough enough as long as you remember not to shove the jigheads through it. It's pretty cheap too, so if you do tear one it's not that big a deal. I have a lot of spare cups already glued up. I just used epoxy, but I'm sure any glue that'll stick to the pvc will work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfart9999 Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 I work for a filter manufacturer, we make different types of OEM and custom filters, many are HEPAs. I took the end of a roll and used that, it works great. I used silicon sealer as the glue, run a bead around the pvc, set it on a peice of the filter paper, place a weight on it and let it set for about 24 hours. Rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsaw Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Search for laboratory filter paper. Not as tough as a plastic filter would be but it's tough enough as long as you remember not to shove the jigheads through it. clamboni, When I do a search for laboratory filter paper, four different grades show up (1-4) Which one worked for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfart9999 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 I recieved a tip from Vodkaman that may be of help, when you glue the filter to the cup the most common glue is sicone sealer, if you moisten it it will cure in just a few minutes. The way i did it was to just place a wieght on the cup and wait 24 hours, his method will let you use it the same day. Rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orionn1 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hey Rodney, what type of filter should I look for then? you said you took some off a roll? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfart9999 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 The stuff I was talking about is left overs from a filter manufacturer that i work for. The media comes on rolls, is run through a pleater then potted in frames. If you look in woodworking mags the Oneida hepa filters are made by us, we also make HEPA filters for cleanrooms as well as other purposes. See if there is a manufacturer in your area and maybe you can get some offcuts. The media is thicker than coffee filters or shop vac filters, though they should work. Rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderc21 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hey orionn1 I believe the material is a Porous Polyethylene Sheet. I have been looking to buy some myself, but have been unable to find a real good source. Someone said try McMaster but I didnt have any luck. Let me know if you find it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 clamboni, When I do a search for laboratory filter paper, four different grades show up (1-4) Which one worked for you? Sorry, haven't been on the site in a while. I don't know what number the stuff I'm using is, got it froma friend that said it should work for what I'm doing. I don't think it should matter though, the paint particles aren't really all that small and I think all of the paper is fine enough. Sorry I can't help you more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I did some searching for the "Porous Polyethylene Sheet" and found that Amazon sells this in various sizes and thicknesses. Hope someone with more knowledge than I have has a suggestion which thickness to purchase if this is the right material. Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
