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Literati914 |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,483 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
First of all, budget.. I'm thinking a HF model.. but which one?
I've come to the conclusion that with two project cars, I've got too many large-ish items that'll need to be media blasted. So, I'm thinking about purchasing a blaster, instead of paying someone to do it. I already have a small blasting cabinet (that I hate), that I can deal with for small stuff.. but I have various wheels, frt and rear control arms, cross members, sheet-metal, etc.. I do have a 25gal 5hp (8.2@40 - 5.6@90) direct drive compressor AND a separate 25gal tank (That I used to know how to run in tandem w/the compr. - but need to relearn). I also have an old 6-man camping tent that I plan on using for blasting (may be able to re-use some media, besides keeping the crap contained in general). Not trying to blast the body, only medium large stuff. Anyone used an economical unit that they can recommend? . |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 358 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() ![]() |
I dealt with the same dilemma. Here's what I did, and the link to my build thread (page 5 towards the bottom)...
I was really struggling trying to figure out how to get a wire/fiber brush down into all the nooks & crannies in the frunk area, and the area under the gas tank. I thought I had found a flexible extension for my drill, but then received an email that it was no longer available from the supplier! headbang.gif At that point I gave up and got a abrasive blaster from HF. I decided on the 110lb model since it was only $20 more than the 40lb model. After reading reviews, I stopped by Tractor Supply and got 100lbs of the Black Diamond fine blasting media (coal slag). It's $9.99/bag for 50lbs. The HF media is $24.99/bag for 50lbs! I have a 2HP Kobalt twin cylinder compressor that's plumbed in to another 32 gallon tank left over from my old compressor that died. So, 62 gallons of 150PSI air, theoretically... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...43765&st=80 Mike |
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