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Topic: which to get first?
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DaveK
Gearhead Posts: 159
From: Sterling, VA
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 12-13-2001 02:29 PM
   
I'm debating on which to get first, a 40 gal. parts cleaner or a sand blasting cabinet.Any suggestions?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21832
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-15-2001 10:52 PM
I'd get the blasting cabinet first. You can use anything to wash parts in, but the ability to bead blast parts is priceless.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC Christmas shopping? Why not use the
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David
Journeyman Posts: 32
From: CA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-18-2001 03:33 PM
get the sandblaster......what do ya think the bathtub is for
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 737
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-19-2001 07:39 AM
You can clean parts in the kitchen sink, just remember to move the dishes or the wife will be upset.
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2620
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 04:08 PM
It's which one it's how soon to get the other one  ------------------
WAYNE CURTIS
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 1267
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 04:13 PM
get the sand blaster. the diswasher makes a great parts washer.
HINT: make sure your wife aint home when you do it!!! ------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
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DaveK
Gearhead Posts: 159
From: Sterling, VA
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-03-2002 11:30 AM
ok. I've decided to get the sandblasting cabinet. Should I go for a top loading model or a side loading model?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21832
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-03-2002 07:20 PM
The side loader. I'd get a stand alone unit with a big funnel hopper, too. I have a bench top unit, and I'm always moving the siphon hose around to keep it in media. Real pain. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 1485
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-04-2002 04:07 AM
Make sure you get one big enough to handle what you want to blast. For example, I've got a side loader thats big enough to do rims. Some are just for small parts.
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DaveK
Gearhead Posts: 159
From: Sterling, VA
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-04-2002 08:22 AM
Here's the one I'm thinking about getting.
http://www.tptools.com/eccStoreFront/tip/product_images//Full/780-TL.jpg [This message has been edited by DaveK (edited 01-04-2002).] [This message has been edited by DaveK (edited 01-04-2002).]
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21832
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-04-2002 04:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Dave Witthoeft:
Make sure you get one big enough to handle what you want to blast. For example, I've got a side loader thats big enough to do rims. Some are just for small parts.
Very very very true. I was bummed out when I found I couldn't blast some exhaust manifolds in mine. Mine is a bit on the toy side.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21832
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-04-2002 04:56 PM
quote:
Originally posted by DaveK:
Here's the one I'm thinking about getting.
http://www.tptools.com/eccStoreFront/tip/product_images//Full/780-TL.jpg
Looks like a good one. It's a top loader, but that's a pretty big opening. For comparison, have you checked out Harbor Freight? ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 603
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-04-2002 10:38 PM
I'll second the Harbor Freight idea. It's certainly not SnapOn precision stuff, but then again, blasting cabinets are hardly a precision instrument. Your dollar can go a long way at H.F. for basic stuff.
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DaveK
Gearhead Posts: 159
From: Sterling, VA
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-07-2002 08:05 AM
I've looked at Harbor Freight and I've gotten things from them before but I received a gift certificate to TP Tools for Xmas so I figured I'd put it towards a blast cabinet.
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cynot65
Gearhead Posts: 835
From: New York
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-08-2002 12:50 PM
Cabinet? I've saved myself the cash and designed a booth that is virtually leak proof that I assemble in my garage. Granted it gets a little hot in there and you need the appropriate goggles and mask etc. etc. to do the job but it takes about 10 minutes to set up and about 20 minutes to take down and clean up. My reason for a booth is that I can put any size piece in it to blast.
Tony C*------------------
65 Convertible 289 4spd
M&M Member#450
It ain't done yet, but it'll be done right!!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21832
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-08-2002 02:47 PM
quote:
Originally posted by cynot65:
My reason for a booth is that I can put any size piece in it to blast.
But you're trapped in there getting silicosis! Be very careful, buddy! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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cynot65
Gearhead Posts: 835
From: New York
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-08-2002 03:15 PM
Big Guy, one of these days I'll scan the photo my wife took of me with my "suit" on before I go in and post it for you to see. Believe me I take the neede precautions. I neglected to add that I have my Sears Shop Vac hose hooked up to it to help suck out some of the particles. Thanks for thinking enough to remind me and anyone else who might do likewise.
Tony C*------------------
65 Convertible 289 4spd
M&M Member#450
It ain't done yet, but it'll be done right!!
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DaveK
Gearhead Posts: 159
From: Sterling, VA
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 02-11-2002 07:47 AM
Finally got the sand blasting cabinet up and running this weekend. Put in a test piece and tried it out. Very nice. I don't know why I waited so long to get one. Sure beats the heck out of a wire wheel and a drill. 
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