Let talk about sandblasters. Which one has worked well for you? Harbor Freight?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34202
Input?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34202
Input?
Sandblasters
- Thread starter Shawn
- Start date
My brother has that HF one with a BIG air compressor and it works very well. I don't think my 40 Gallon sears compressor would work nearly as well.
I have this sandblaster http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916706000P
It works ok, but it is very slow when combined with the 40 gal compressor, even when I borrow a second compressor two compressors can't pump enough air to keep me from being frustrated. I would concider the sears one a "hobby" grade.
I have this sandblaster http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916706000P
It works ok, but it is very slow when combined with the 40 gal compressor, even when I borrow a second compressor two compressors can't pump enough air to keep me from being frustrated. I would concider the sears one a "hobby" grade.
Corban_White
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Payson, AZ
I have used that one and it liked to clog a bit but I did not use it much. Could have been less than dry air. We also had to fiddle with the adjustments and IIRC it would have benefited from a needle valve in place of one of the ball valves to help regulate the air flow down. I believe we needed less dynamic pressure on the hose than was on the pot. We got it to work with the ball valve but a needle valve would have been better. Sorry, that probably isn't much help but it is all I know.
radjeeper
"Why You Say"
- Location
- Salty City
Same experience with the HF unit I have. Now I just take it out. However, I would love to have a blast cabinet and a BIG compressor.
pfinder
mudd-addict
- Location
- in orem Utah born and raised
i have that sand blaster. it works great and i am using a 2 gallon air compressor.
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
- Location
- Holladay, Utah
I have the HF one and it works OK as long as the air is very dry. As soon as it get the least bit moist I have to shake while using it. The valves also didn't last long.
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I have a startup website that I would love this kind of information on. It only takes a second to review something you purchased.
http://www.harborfreightguide.com/
Even if you only review one item, it will help everyone.
Mods, not trying to advertise, just asking these guys to help. Hope thats ok.
Kiel
Formerly WJ ZUK
I used one of my friends HF one, not the one you posted, but a full cabinet. It worked, but was still a pain. Like the others it seemed to clog every 5 seconds then you spend 10 seconds fixing it and repeat. I don't think I could have done it any other way, I just wish it was 10 times faster
I borrowed that exact one from a friend to sandblast 4 rims. My compressor wouldn't keep up (110 volt) I worked good for about the first minute after the air compressor was a full pressure, then it slowly got worse until I stopped and let it catch up. I used 3 bags of sand ($10.00 each?). The actual tank worked quite well - it never clogged on me once. The guy I borrowed it from paid $50.00 - I guess he got it on sale. It obviously made a big mess.
Kirk
Kirk
Thanks for the replies. I have also been reading about this blaster on other sites. All have the same issues and some offer solutions. Adding another air drier is a must. Some sites offer valve adjustment options so it can run more efficiently. One guy ran his supply air line through copper tubing and into a 5 gal bucket of ice water to cool the air thus keeping it from getting warm and creating moisture.