Blasting cabinet recommendations
#1
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Blasting cabinet recommendations
So, my buddy has a bench top blaster and did some pieces for me last weekend. Now I’m dying to get my own...any recommendations on brand / model and even associated air tanks?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
#2
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Got mine about ten years ago from TP Tools & Equipment, full cabinet and I love the crap out of it. Can throw just about anything in it, including wheels. Seems I paid around $760 back then and its painted red. Freshened up the entire engine compartment of my 78, brackets, oil pan, etc. Have gone back since to buy replacement parts...nice to know they are still around and with correct replacement parts including bead blast material and all sorts. Walnut shells, bead blast, etc.
https://www.tptools.com/Most-Popular...-Cabinets.html
https://www.tptools.com/Most-Popular...-Cabinets.html
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I bought mine at Harbor freight. it came with the nozzle and gloves and didnt cost more than $150 when I got it. THey may be more now but they always have a 20% off coupon in magazines.
buying a decent used 80 gallon air compressor is going to be pricey. I found one on FB market place for $350 and had to clean the crap out of it, but it was worth it.Then all the plumbing and wiring was another $200.
Most are going to be around $500 or more
buying a decent used 80 gallon air compressor is going to be pricey. I found one on FB market place for $350 and had to clean the crap out of it, but it was worth it.Then all the plumbing and wiring was another $200.
Most are going to be around $500 or more
Last edited by Rescue Rogers; 02-14-2019 at 06:47 AM.
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I bought mine at Harbor freight. it came with the nozzle and gloves and didnt cost more than $150 when I got it. THey may be more now but they always have a 20% off coupon in magazines.
buying a decent used 80 gallon air compressor is going to be pricey. I found one on FB market place for $350 and had to clean the crap out of it, but it was worth it.Then all the plumbing and wiring was another $200.
Most are going to be around $500 or more
buying a decent used 80 gallon air compressor is going to be pricey. I found one on FB market place for $350 and had to clean the crap out of it, but it was worth it.Then all the plumbing and wiring was another $200.
Most are going to be around $500 or more
#7
Drifting
in my shop i have 2 5 hp compressors- 80 and 60 gallons- hooked together. each one puts out about 17 cfm
if i only run 1 at a time, it will run the entire time i blast unless i take a break and let it catch up and stop.
if I turn them both on, they will actually fill back up and shut off while im blasting
if i only run 1 at a time, it will run the entire time i blast unless i take a break and let it catch up and stop.
if I turn them both on, they will actually fill back up and shut off while im blasting
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Yup. It's all about the CFM. Any cabinet will work well IF you have enough air. That's the REAL cost.
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I have the floor standing model from HF. I replaced the gun it came with, with one from Lowes and it works way better now. I also built a cyclone to catch the media in the air.
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Got mine about ten years ago from TP Tools & Equipment, full cabinet and I love the crap out of it. Can throw just about anything in it, including wheels. Seems I paid around $760 back then and its painted red. Freshened up the entire engine compartment of my 78, brackets, oil pan, etc. Have gone back since to buy replacement parts...nice to know they are still around and with correct replacement parts including bead blast material and all sorts. Walnut shells, bead blast, etc.
https://www.tptools.com/Most-Popular...-Cabinets.html
https://www.tptools.com/Most-Popular...-Cabinets.html
#11
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Agree with all posts. Consider: Blast media can be harmful to the lungs, so consider an outside vented exhaust system!
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Definitely a rabbit trail of cost to do correctly...maybe I should just find a good local source to do the parts for me?
Last edited by mkalman4867; 02-14-2019 at 03:06 PM.
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Which HF blaster did you get? I have bought several woodworking power tools from HF and the quality is spotty at BEST! Did some reading about the HF desktop model and it appears that if you replace the light, caulk every seam, and light a candle at church, the cabinet will do a good job. What was your experience please?
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Which HF blaster did you get? I have bought several woodworking power tools from HF and the quality is spotty at BEST! Did some reading about the HF desktop model and it appears that if you replace the light, caulk every seam, and light a candle at church, the cabinet will do a good job. What was your experience please?
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Which HF blaster did you get? I have bought several woodworking power tools from HF and the quality is spotty at BEST! Did some reading about the HF desktop model and it appears that if you replace the light, caulk every seam, and light a candle at church, the cabinet will do a good job. What was your experience please?
https://www.harborfreight.com/abrasi...net-68893.html
Jegs has one that looks the same-
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/81500/10002/-1
Yep- replaced the light- easy to do and with a LED there is no heat.
I replaced the gun- after the media blew a hole in it- 7 or so years of use
Built a wet dust reclaimer with a 5 gal tub -some PVC fittings - and a cheap shop vacuum
Running a 60gal 220V 7HP Cambell Hausfeld compressor that I got from Lowes- don't remember the price but it was a display model.
With the Harbor Freight Gun- it would just keep up- however the replacement gun (don't remember where it came from) but it doesn't use as much air and the compressor has no problems.
A set of ear muffs from Harbor Freight is also requirement !!!
As far as finishing the parts?
I sometimes paint them- and will toss the part in the oven for 30 minutes at 210 degrees-paint cures really nice.
I have the Harbor Freight powdercoater- works great IF you use media from Summit or simular quality. The HF powdercoat media sux-
Got a cheap digital toaster oven for less than $100
Here's my hood hardware- "kromezone" powdercoat
Last edited by Richard454; 02-14-2019 at 05:05 PM.
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I've had mine for 15 years- from Harbor Freight-
https://www.harborfreight.com/abrasi...net-68893.html
Jegs has one that looks the same-
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/81500/10002/-1
Yep- replaced the light- easy to do and with a LED there is no heat.
I replaced the gun- after the media blew a hole in it- 7 or so years of use
Built a wet dust reclaimer with a 5 gal tub -some PVC fittings - and a cheap shop vacuum
Running a 60gal 220V 7HP Cambell Hausfeld compressor that I got from Lowes- don't remember the price but it was a display model.
With the Harbor Freight Gun- it would just keep up- however the replacement gun (don't remember where it came from) but it doesn't use as much air and the compressor has no problems.
A set of ear muffs from Harbor Freight is also requirement !!!
As far as finishing the parts?
I sometimes paint them- and will toss the part in the oven for 30 minutes at 210 degrees-paint cures really nice.
I have the Harbor Freight powdercoater- works great IF you use media from Summit or simular quality. The HF powdercoat media sux-
Got a cheap digital toaster oven for less than $100
Here's my hood hardware- "kromezone" powdercoat
https://www.harborfreight.com/abrasi...net-68893.html
Jegs has one that looks the same-
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/81500/10002/-1
Yep- replaced the light- easy to do and with a LED there is no heat.
I replaced the gun- after the media blew a hole in it- 7 or so years of use
Built a wet dust reclaimer with a 5 gal tub -some PVC fittings - and a cheap shop vacuum
Running a 60gal 220V 7HP Cambell Hausfeld compressor that I got from Lowes- don't remember the price but it was a display model.
With the Harbor Freight Gun- it would just keep up- however the replacement gun (don't remember where it came from) but it doesn't use as much air and the compressor has no problems.
A set of ear muffs from Harbor Freight is also requirement !!!
As far as finishing the parts?
I sometimes paint them- and will toss the part in the oven for 30 minutes at 210 degrees-paint cures really nice.
I have the Harbor Freight powdercoater- works great IF you use media from Summit or simular quality. The HF powdercoat media sux-
Got a cheap digital toaster oven for less than $100
Here's my hood hardware- "kromezone" powdercoat
And thanks...great stuff!!
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I doesn't smell like cookies though-my wife will come down to the basement as say " Oh, you have been baking!!!"
Use the same oven for powdercoating, a lot hotter at 400- there is no odor at all.
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Yep- if I paint it- I'll cure it in the oven. After the 30 minutes in the oven- and cools for a few minutes - you are able to handle the piece without any issues.
I doesn't smell like cookies though-my wife will come down to the basement as say " Oh, you have been baking!!!"
Use the same oven for powdercoating, a lot hotter at 400- there is no odor at all.
I doesn't smell like cookies though-my wife will come down to the basement as say " Oh, you have been baking!!!"
Use the same oven for powdercoating, a lot hotter at 400- there is no odor at all.
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AWESOME. Thanks again! Last question (maybe)...when you have a piece that can’t hang, I see that you put down foil and set the piece on that while curing, but what about the section that’s touching the foil? Do you flip it over and heat again?
Last edited by mkalman4867; 02-15-2019 at 08:05 AM.