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Help buying a media-blaster |
Literati914 |
Jul 19 2021, 02:21 PM
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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? . |
Literati914 |
Jul 19 2021, 05:04 PM
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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 |
.. 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... Mike Great info Mike !! Like I mentioned I'll not be doing body or panels, just the items too big for my smallish cabinet, and I'd be doing it in a contained space (large old tent). Is coal slag gonna be ok for aluminum wheels and/or fan shroud (magnesium?), stock transmission (magnesium?) ? No trying to be tone deaf to you other guy's suggestions - I appreciate all info and experience! I'm gonna have to do this 'cause hiring it out is too costly, and I'm not in a huge hurry to get it done quickly and once my projects are done I'll probably recoup some of the investment if only a fraction. . |
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