Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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In Part 10 we talk about vacuum choices, fresh air intake mod and The Tacoma Company Flow Meter. We also demonstrate how useful the flow meter is when using different vacuums.

Vacuum & Filter Recommendations:

My #2 Choice. Small Vacuum, plus must add the 2.5" hose kit:
homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-6-Gal-3-5-Peak-HP-NXT-Wet-Dry-Vac-HD06001/306256721
2.5" Hose Kit: homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-2-1-2-in-x-7-ft-Tug-A-Long-Vacuum-Hose-for-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Vacs-VT2520/100016791

My # 1 Choice and most cost effective choice:
homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-12-Gal-5-0-Peak-HP-NXT-Wet-Dry-Vac-HD1200/304006023

My #3 Choice, most powerful and expensive:
homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-14-Gal-6-0-Peak-HP-NXT-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-HD1400/304795071

This is the filter I highly recommend, Gore CleanStream Hepa Filter #09093
homedepot.com/p/Gore-CleanStream-Hepa-Filter-for-Ridgid-and-Craftsman-Wet-Dry-Vacs-09093/100236884

Ray's Garage
Harbor Freight Blast Cabinet Build Series
Tacoma Company Tip's, Tricks & Components

Part 1 youtube.com/watch?v=A1dyE3bBG3Y&t=2s
Start of the Harbor Freight Blast Cabinet Series

Part 1.2 youtube.com/watch?v=yukYvGfPNus
Tacoma Company Sponsor Announcement of Harbor Freight Blast Cabinet Series

Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=79eC5laRQRM&t=3s
Cabinet Assembly
Cabinet Fastener Kit
Waste Gate Elbow
Baffle Box
Box Top

Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=fw6jUAo29UE&t=1s
Leg & Leg Support Shelf
Hopper Assembly
Hopper Fastener Kit
Hopper Adapter
Hopper To Cabinet

Part 4: youtube.com/watch?v=89d6poWa_64&t=14s
Cut Down & Modify Leg Support Shelf
Cut Down & Modify Hopper Screen

Part 5: youtube.com/watch?v=kwHt4ZRnxAI
Door Shield & Door Skirt Kit
Install & Fit Cabinet Cuff Kit

Part 6: youtube.com/watch?v=7vLBORCV_-E&t=2s
Blast Cabinet Window Quick-Change Kit

Part 7 youtube.com/watch?v=KLeZjuHNsV8
Lighting, Deluxe Single, Deluxe Double, Light Housing

Part 8 youtube.com/watch?v=GOBbpZcwF7M&t=13s
Metering & Mixing Valve, Regulator, Blast Gun and Pedal Kit

Part 9 youtube.com/watch?v=kdSup2_slzw&t=1s
Flow Meter & Vacuum Waste Gate Valve. A Tacoma Vacuum hose trick and adjusting Cabinet Negative Vacuum Pressure

Part 10 youtube.com/watch?v=XIfIyj8tuFY
Flow Meter, Vacuums & Adjusting the Flow Meter