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Topic: Blast Cabinet glass protectors
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72convertible
Gearhead Posts: 122
From: Ft. Myers , Florida
Registered: May 2004
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posted 07-03-2004 10:38 AM
 
Hi, I have a TP Tools Scat Blast cabinet (the table top version) I ordered some extra glass protectors but after only about 1 hr blasting, I can barely see out of them. With glass beads they last longer but using Black Magnum, only about an hour. Any tricks on making them last longer? Or do I just need to order a bunch and change every hour or two. Thank you!
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whiteknight289
Gearhead Posts: 1391
From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 07-03-2004 10:55 PM
Maybe your pressure is too high or you are working too close to the glass. I have a TP blaster and it seems the plastic shields last longer than an hour.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-05-2004 07:02 PM
Scott may be on to something. I don't use mine alot, but I'm only on my second shield in about three years. {I'm guessing 30-40 uses}------------------
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skips69
Gearhead Posts: 346
From: Catlin, IL USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 07-06-2004 08:26 AM
I had the opposite problem - glass beads wore mine out quicker. The black magnum has prolonged them. You have to have a good vacuum though, for sure. With my shop vac hooked up and running, my gloves will pop up on their own with the doors shut and sealed. Make sure you have good vacuum, and try to blast as far from the window as you can, as mentioned already.
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ZRX61
Journeyman Posts: 43
From: LA County
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 01-01-2005 10:32 PM
My cabinet has a *stock* sized piece of glass in it (2x1ft I think) & I use clear scotch tape on the inside of the glass. I cover the entire glass with 2in wide strips & tear em off one at a time as they become opaque. I pick the glass up at Home Cheapo for about $2 a sheet.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 3285
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-03-2005 07:51 AM
Check with a printer supplies company, buy some clear acetate, the thickest they offer, should be able to get it pretty cheap.
If you were close to me I could give you a lifetime supply of that stuff.
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