Thomas66

That is great news! I was getting worried.

ChattanoogaJSB

That's great! Maybe we should meet for lunch somewhere near him if he would prefer? He's less than an hour south of me as I recall when we were corresponding a year or so ago. Maybe a handful of forum members are close enough to join in? PM me if it sounds like there is interest!

mccarley

Great, glad everything is good.

93Polo

I'm in. I don't know exactly where he is but from reading the topic, he is less than 15miles from my place. I'd even help on the car.

Brad-SixTsix

I know Steve hasn't posted for a while....Anyways if all goes as planned I'll be starting a resto on a 66 soon.

Does anyone know what tabletop blast cabinet and compressor Steve is using?

I've been looking at the tabletop versions (25gal), they claim they only need 5CFM @ 80psi.....So, If I buy a compressor rated at 5.1CFM @ 90psi will it work???

ptwohey

I'm not sure what Steve uses but will offer my 2 cents. Size matters in terms of HP and style. A single stage 3 1/2 HP will run more than a two stage and with a 20 gal tank can work. If you buy a cabinet from the well known importer using their 25% off coupon you can change nozzles to control the CFM demand. If you search the used market beware of poorly maintained compressors and cabinets that have holes blown through them. I use 5 different style blasters depending on what I doing and even use cardboard boxes. Trash cans and plastic tarps besides my cabinets. Hope this helps.

Brad-SixTsix

Cool, Thanks.
There's a benchtop unit (25 gal 5CFM @ 80psi) for sale locally for $65 that's looks like the same one Steve has so I know it will work for most of the parts....Not a bad price, I might have to go get it. But then there's also the larger 30 gal unit at HF for $120. The HF unit claims it needs 10CFM @ 80psi, so how do I know what size tip I need when my 30 gal compressor only puts out 5.1cfm @ 80psi?

ptwohey

The CFM at the gun is controlled by the inner air orifice and the outer air/grit mixer. Sand blasting takes a lot of CFM but with a small compressor you don't always hold the trigger constantly and empty the tank. Work in small batches at a time and let the compressor cool down in between. Water in the air does not help and the hotter the compressor lines and more vapor is condensed so keep the tank drained often. Its also good to put an air dryer in the line but not really needed if you keep the tank drained.
The used one and the new HF one are possibly close in size for what they will hold and possibly the used one is the DeVilbiss brand which are OK and easier to get parts for. Sometimes HF parts are hard to get and expensive. If you do look at the used one try to get a demonstration. Air blaster guns can wear out within the handle when the O ring wears allowing air to bypass the ceramic and that will erode the metal so check it carefully. As far as HF for $120.00 Join the coupon club if you have not already and wait for the 20 or 25% coupon and save a few more bucks. If you have the space go for the larger HF cabinet so when you get to the big parts you have room. Also, study the media that's available. I use crushed glass on smaller parts that I pick up at the swap meets. It is not as dusty as sand and cuts very even. Glass bead is more expensive so that's why I like the crushed recycled stuff. With HD parts like the frame sand is cheap so blow it away but rather than the cabinet I put big stuff in a different container and use the cheap $20 hand blaster. If you are not familiar with sand blasting, practice on NG parts and start at low pressure. Blasting causes heat and with sand on steel you get sparks that generates even more heat. Heat warps metal so be careful.

Westlotorn

It has been a year, I miss the great updates and progress on this car.
I hope it is resting and not sold off.

reefdiver

Anyone have an update on Steve?

93Polo

I would be up for get together.