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Literati914
post Jul 19 2021, 02:21 PM
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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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post Jul 19 2021, 07:01 PM
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Just bought a big blaster. Pressure fed and suction fed in the same unit. The air supply is really important. The spec on the blaster is usually the minimum needed.

Blasting inside a tent sounds miserable.


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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 19 2021, 09:01 PM) *

Just bought a big blaster. Pressure fed and suction fed in the same unit. The air supply is really important. The spec on the blaster is usually the minimum needed.

Blasting inside a tent sounds miserable.



A tent doesn't sound that bad...
My blasting experience (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) ... 50 years of soot build up on the bricks above the wood burning fireplace mantle. Rented a 5 hp gas powered compressor ran a hose from outside and used soda to blast the soot off the bricks and mortar. Cleaned up amazing without damaging the brickwork. Of course even with taping plastic curtains everywhere with drop sheets and an open front door 15 feet away I spent days vacuuming up the soda residue. The wife was not amused - somehow she was over looking how clean the bricks were - I don't understand why... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

If you do use soda for blasting, remember it is a one time use material- it cannot not be recycled like other abrasives. Once the crystals shatter on impact (which is what does the cleaning) the soda turns to flour and won't flow properly from the hopper again. A full face respirator is also a necessity if you are not in a cabinet.
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Literati914   Help buying a media-blaster   Jul 19 2021, 02:21 PM
iankarr   It depends on what you’re blasting. I’d only u...   Jul 19 2021, 02:36 PM
930cabman   It depends on what you’re blasting. I’d only ...   Jul 19 2021, 05:17 PM
Superhawk996   It depends on what you’re blasting. I’d only...   Jul 19 2021, 06:20 PM
mgarrison   I dealt with the same dilemma. Here's what I d...   Jul 19 2021, 02:53 PM
rhodyguy   Continuous Duty Cycle rating for the comp is prett...   Jul 19 2021, 03:05 PM
Literati914   .. At that point I gave up and got a abrasive bla...   Jul 19 2021, 05:04 PM
mepstein   Just bought a big blaster. Pressure fed and suctio...   Jul 19 2021, 07:01 PM
vitamin914   Just bought a big blaster. Pressure fed and sucti...   Mar 31 2022, 03:28 PM
Literati914   .. Blasting inside a tent sounds miserable. :...   Jul 19 2021, 07:08 PM
bbrock   Well... I blasted my whole frick'n chassis on ...   Jul 19 2021, 07:22 PM
mepstein   We live in the sticks but I guess we aren’t that...   Jul 19 2021, 07:31 PM
bbrock   We live in the sticks but I guess we aren’t tha...   Jul 19 2021, 08:54 PM
Literati914   Well, when a larger used blaster pops up local for...   Jul 19 2021, 08:31 PM
mepstein   Well, when a larger used blaster pops up local fo...   Jul 19 2021, 09:10 PM
Literati914   .. Increased productivity. Generally, you will b...   Jul 19 2021, 09:16 PM
mepstein   .. Increased productivity. Generally, you will ...   Jul 19 2021, 09:24 PM
76-914   A cabinet is a cabinet. How well you can see what ...   Jul 19 2021, 09:41 PM
mate914   I have and use a Texas Blaster. It will do soda, s...   Jul 20 2021, 10:11 AM
mepstein   A good cabinet is worth the money. You will find p...   Jul 20 2021, 03:13 PM
djway   I have blasted two complete cars and all the assoc...   Jul 22 2021, 08:19 PM
jaredmcginness   I made a short review video on the 50lb Harbor fre...   Jul 23 2021, 06:05 AM
Jack Standz   I made a short review video on the 50lb Harbor fr...   Apr 1 2022, 09:01 AM
GeorgeKopf   I bought the HF media blaster cabinet which didn...   Mar 31 2022, 02:37 PM
mepstein   I wear a respirator when I use the blast cabinet. ...   Mar 31 2022, 05:15 PM
930cabman   I wear a respirator when I use the blast cabinet....   Apr 3 2022, 04:50 PM
Aerostatwv   Check out https://www.tptools.com/. I have one of ...   Mar 31 2022, 05:43 PM
mepstein   Check out https://www.tptools.com/. I have one of...   Mar 31 2022, 06:36 PM
PatMc   I rebuild brake calipers so I do a lot of blasting...   Mar 31 2022, 07:18 PM


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