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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? . |
GeorgeKopf |
Mar 31 2022, 02:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 9-February 21 From: Princeton, NJ Member No.: 25,186 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I bought the HF media blaster cabinet which didn't work at all until ....
.... added two lights and an exterior switch .... changed the configuration to pull from the bottom and feed into the gun through the back .... added an adjustable air intake feed to optimize media flow .... added a window screen glass protector .... modified the vacuum to pull from the back with the air inflow from the side .... just purchased a foot pedal and an improved gun so I don't know how well they will work I've been using the Medium Coal Slag from Tractor Supply and it works pretty good, now. George |
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