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Topic: I need a sand blaster
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 308
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 01-01-2001 02:29 AM
   
Got a Craftsman dual cylinder air compressor for Christmas from the sweetheart. It runs builds pressure at 125 and kicks off at 175. Can anyone suggest a sand blaster that will work which will hook up to the hose (not in a standing canister)? I am looking for brand name and avg cost... Thanks a ton. Ralph
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21832
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-01-2001 06:35 PM
Ralph, you can get a pretty decent set-up at Sears for $40. Mike has one, and it works pretty well.I bought my sandblasting tools from Harbor Freight and they were pretty cheap and work well. Be sure to get good eye protection. I highly recommend a full face shield. ------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Webmaster -- MCA # 47773
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2024
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-01-2001 09:27 PM
Ralph,
I got my cabinet blaster from Eastwood. So far, I'm quite satisfied with it. They offer the cabinet type and the canister type for outside blasting.Mike
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 308
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 01-02-2001 07:51 AM
Thanks fellas, Years ago, I purchased a "gun" type with a siphon hose that just never produced for me. I spend less than $10. I was just looking for a particular reccomendation that someone has enjoyed success with 
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2299
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-02-2001 08:08 PM
The sandblaster I have works OK,but performance decreases when you try to recycle the sand.
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 308
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 01-02-2001 09:51 PM
Does the Media Blasting stuff work just as well out of these siphon guns as silica sand ro better?
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PJHMustang
Journeyman Posts: 35
From: Granada Hills, Ca., USA
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-29-2001 07:39 PM
Ralph, please don't use the silica sand. We love you buddy. It will kill you!
Pat
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2299
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-29-2001 10:36 PM
I use Black Beauty,medium grit. It takes off everything I want it to,but when I reuse it it doesn't work as well. The granules break down,and become contaminated with dirt,grease,rust,etc.I get the media at a Taylor Rental. I think you can look for it anywhere sandblasters are rented,or at a tool or welding supply.It comes in 100# bags,and goes for $10.00 a bag. Dirt cheap!  [This message has been edited by MLariviere (edited 01-30-2001).]
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1400
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-30-2001 10:19 PM
Ralph,
I bought the sandblasting kit from Eastwood, the gun,hose, & feed tube. Just supply the bucket & the sand. I also bought a sandblasting hood for face protection. Mine works great. You just have to sift the sand I use a screen attached to a frane & lay that over the bucket & pour the sand through it & sift the sand clean of any large particles so they dont plug up the sandblaster. I did the whole engine compartment on my 65 fastback in one weekend. Hope that helps you out. ------------------
Mike & Robin MCA#-04549
65 Fastback
99 Explorer Sport
96 Ranger
87 Crown Vic
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 308
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 01-31-2001 05:09 AM
Fellas, thanks as always for your help This is the most knowledgable site I have found. Not only are you all friends, you are like family. Hope to meet you guys someday!!
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