I will add that blast cabinets are worth every penny and are handy as can be. Haven't broke my HF blaster out of the box yet but will mod mine too. they have a lot of issues with clogging up , but there are many youtube vids about what parts to change on them to get them to work properly , A friend of mine was gifted one because they were issues with it he made a series of changes and it seems to work ok . It's easy! My Bud bought that 90# one and it worked. I have a 7hp compressor with 60 gallon tank. I'm glad this info was able to help so many. People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". Wish I'd read this thread long ago. Anyone have one of the Harbor Freight sand blasters? When done, leave blast on, turn off bottom media valve ----- turn off pot air fill valve ---let pot tank pressure blead off --then close blast valve on the end of hose. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network, https://www.pack-n-tape.com/cart/3M-SABEgIvdvD_BwE, https://www.ruralking.com/fine-blastSABEgLnB_D_BwE, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/sd.php?t=753598, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s34#post8522334, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s63#post8082563. Privacy Policy.
I used a product I found at a local blast media supplier called Kleen Blast which worked really well. Not many left being sold since it was discontinued by HF. The shells were dry and the humidity was very low (working in the high desert). Open the gun valve fully & then regulate the amount of sand coming out by the valve on the bottom of the tank.
By Yes they work use 90 - 100 psi with a 60-80 gal air compressor , A smaller compressor will take forever , DO NOT USE SAND , causes silicosis in your lungs and thats BAD ! I just happened to check this post today. set up a tarp to collect and reuse your media, On body panels it's easier to use a 3M paint and rust stripper shop around they usually run about $6.00 and last pretty long. He runs a lot of sand volume with little air, something like 40 psi. I use aluminum oxide in mine. I dried the air with a 5 gallon bucket of ice with a copper section of my air line coiled up in it and it solved my clogging issues during the hot humid summer months. As mentioned with the smaller compressors you quickly dump the tank and all the air you have is what the compressor is putting out and you just cant remove much like that, having to wait for the tank to build back up and get another short bit of use. Yeah, I use the blaster in the backyard. You have to do some assembly and particular care doing this will help with leaks (I even added some weather stripping in a couple places). Terms of Service. NorthStar Heavy-Duty Abrasive Blasting Kit 5000 PSI, 12.0 GPM, Model#21004. Much less cycling of his compressor and great results blasting. The large cabinet from HF is pretty nice - the small one not so much. Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! Seven, post the specs to your compressor. Will the black beauty media work on the cab as well as the frame? My good friend did it to his. The guy makes a number of upgrades for HF blast cabinets. I had a Tractor supply version and only used a few times before I gave it away. I don't have a lot of blasting, no room for a cabinet and was wondering how it worked. Sand is for rust, its very slow on paint and other hard to cut surfaces. As for CFM, to get best results - and to keep frustration down! Better off taking your stuff somewhere and have it done. You can buy a HF tank style sand blaster if you don't want to deal with a cabinet. Damp air and sand do not play well together. And rims? Don't try to get away with using a dust mask! I have a 10'x12' area behind my toolshed that I use for blasting.
..most clogging issues are caused by moisturekeep the media dry and youll have fewer problemsi always blast outsideit is messymake sure you have a good compressor..mines 8hp 60gal and it just keeps upright now I'm using the black oxide that hf sellsI carried my big stuff to a commercial blaster fri and they use a coal byproduct. I have a 5hp compressor with a 20 gallon tank. Thanks. If you read the reviews, many have had good luck with this item, a few poor performance. Spent more time working on it than using it. If you are buying media 50# at a shot it wont matter. Thanks for the post. I just drew the poor performance card.
Stop dead photo links! I got tired of blasting for 2 minutes then spending 30 minutes unclogging everything! Those are good upgrades. My buddy a painter of cars and trucks used a long piece of 2inch black gas pipe 12 feet long angled on the shop wall then a foot from the bottom had a T plumbed in with a drain attached, the incoming air came in from the bottom end discharged at the top end. I run a 5hp 19cfm compressor with an 80 gallon tank and it will rarely shut off if I'm doing a lot of blasting, but it is still supplying enough to get good results. 2. A lot of sandblaster problems come down to damp media. The dust you create blasting makes it impossible to see your work. Works like a charm. After several blasting sessions, the stick-on plastic protective sheets need to be replaced and they are next to impossible to put on inside the cabinet. You'll have a hard time containing the sand indoors. You must log in or register to reply here. Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations.
I was using the biggest ceramic tip for the gun and still no dice. seven, June 15, 2019 in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations, Anyone have be much luck with these how many cfm required to run one? Sign up for a new account in our community. I can blast pretty good for a few minutes, then pause to let the compressor catch up. Are they any good? use Black diamond blasting media , A blasting hood safety glasses and respirator . Play sand usually has moisture which leads to clogging & also if your compressor puts out a lot of water you should get a seperator before the blaster. Now it works like a champ.
As always HF is low cost, so there's a little dice rolling involved. And if you don't already have a good respirator and face shield you're going to need to buy those. $8 for 50 lbs. ). Definitely attach a high volume vacuum cleaner to the exhaust port.
I have used one of these and I offer the following suggestions: 1. http://www.mcmaster.com/#inline-air-filters/=ky436e, Tonawanda, Omaha, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, FL, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6412359&highlight=sandblaster#post6412359, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. - you need a lot of CFM, ideally above 14-16cfm. I want to blast the cab. I only paid $9.97 per 100lb bag. Two stage Quincey on an 80 gallon tank cut out at 180 psi comes back online at 120 psi, regulated air for cabinet blasting depending on what is being blasted between 40 and 60 psi. So, I'm actually thinking about trying my luck with another HF. NorthStar Heavy-Duty Abrasive Blasting Kit 5000 PSI, 12.0 GPM, Model#21004? Remove the screwed on viewing glass frame and attach it with magnetic strips. It may not display this or other websites correctly. thanks. tinman, Be real careful blasting the Cab! It works fairly well, but you're going to have a mess to clean up, so as Grumpier said, tarps under everything and draped around your work area. I use 90 lbs of pressure from my 80 gallon 2 stage 140lb pressure air compressor with water seperator. I dump my Black Diamond in a 5 gal bucket and trail a 50ft air hose out in the yard with a couple saw horses to sit the fender, hood, rims, etc on and blast away. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Wet blasters are neat, in that they don't warp the metal you're blasting. If you spread it out on a tarp and put it out in the sun for a while it will dry out and feed much better.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Sandblasting-Gun-Kit-Pneumatic-Sandblaster-Grit-Shot-Spray-Gun-3-Nozzles-USA/123756412632?_trkparms=aid%3D333200%26algo%3DCOMP.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D58647%26meid%3D74da2e5d9d484bf88bb0e90319dec6ee%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D192872548644%26itm%3D123756412632&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219. It took three hundred pounds of media. Want to blast a 877. All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time, https://www.harborfreight.com/110-lb-pressurized-abrasive-blaster-69724.html, https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/air-compre67847.html, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=481184, https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=693583&highlight=67+dc, https://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Worx/460154187360186, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120, http://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/conc-5648.htm, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14WONilcIQo, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_DOJwD6XSk, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl2MzRKrZHE, http://www.professionalequipment.com/north-safety-19041657:s. Modifying the glass make it a breeze to replace the film. I gave a guy $50 for this same HF model. Wow! It probably wont be an issue with yours but xxh pipe fittings can help from wear thru. Couple weeks ago I bought the 110# HF unit.
You are using an out of date browser. I was so frustrated w/ my HF blaster, I abandoned it when I moved. I am up to a $64 dollar investment. I could have done it with half that if I had recycled the media once but it wasn't worth the hassle. The setup costs, time and the mess arent worth it unless you are going to do a LOT of blasting and restore things on a regular basis. If you regulate with the gun valve it will wear quickly as stated earlier. Went through tips fast. What media is best to sandblast a frame and axles? A blue HF tarp on the ground, 200 sq ft of 1mm thick plastic drop cloth ($3 at Home Depot) stapled to 1" strapping which is attached to the fence and the tool shed wall keeps 95% of the blasting media contained. I use it outside. The posting is old but for me still valid. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by jesdude, Jan 8, 2013. Copyright 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Harbor Freight says that the 40 lb cabinet type blaster requires 9.5 cfm at 90 psi with a maximum pressure of 135 psi. I dont recall the exactcmf requirement, but I'm using a 240v 6hp 30gallon aircompressor. I have one and it works fine with the fine blasting media from TSC -red bag. The more light you have, the better you will be able to see your work. When you buy the bags of sand and dump it out the sand is always very cool and damp. Anyone ever use the wet blaster, NorthStar Heavy-Duty Abrasive Blasting Kit 5000 PSI, 12.0 GPM, Model#21004? I have to remove and replace the pans so I did not bother blasting them completely. Where do you put the abrasive? i hate mine with a passion. After several blasting sessions, the stick-on plastic protective sheets need to be replaced and they are next to impossible to put on inside the cabinet. wasted to much time and money to get the thing to work right when i could have paid someone and let it be there problem. Ok so many thxs and me not knowing anything about a cabinet one would it be to small for like wheelhorse hoods. What media is best for body panels? A few $$ in hardware store parts and a Saturday afternoon later and this thing is right up there with some of the $400 blasters! front/back and center. But the next professional one up cost a lot of $$. That may be what I do. I was having all the same problems as everyone else and was just about to relinquish the blaster of all its duties, but first I thought I would do another quick check on the internet. I'd say 12 CFM is a bare minimum, and even then you'll have to pause and let the compressor catch up. I wound up replacing the feed assembly and modding the nozzle too. This set up works good at removing moisture from the air. the. I've been looking for a professional used one, but no luck. Anyone ever use the wet blaster, NorthStar Heavy-Duty Abrasive Blasting Kit 5000 PSI, 12.0 GPM, Model#21004? They grade it, sharp hard sand is like crushed glass often called super blast. If you can afford it find somebody that Media Strips. I bought the Hf 40lbs blaster. I don't have a HF tank blaster, but I did add a vibrator to my 30X48 blast cabinet. I have a 14 CFM and have blasted with it, but I work for a while and then let the compressor catch up and cool off as to not overheat it. With my 20% off coupon it was about $109. Pressurize pot tank, turn on media valve on bottom to half - blast away. It's always a good idea too screen your media, chunks, small tears of bag will clog too. When finished, scoop it up with a shovel and toss it in the yard waste garbage can. funny you ask..just 2 posts below yours I posted about the same blasterit'll work great on smaller itemsits to slow for large stuffbut for the smaller stuff it is sufficient.