new compressor
new compressor
For anyone contemplating the purchase of an air compressor for sandblasting, I just got my new 80 gal two stage compressor running, blasted my first pipe at home, and I'd say it's a perfectly adequate machine. It's from Home Despot -- a 7hp "Husky" by Campbell Hausfeld, iron cylinders. I've blasted several pipes using a friend's 60-gal single stage, and it is *not* adequate. The compressor I got is less powerful than some 2-stages, but there's a pretty big jump from it ($900-ish with tax) to the next rung ($1500-1700), and with my siphon cabinet it keeps up just fine. I'm also using a refrigerated line dryer from Harbor Freight, and have had zero problems with moisture/clogging. For what it's worth,
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With Christmas a day behind us, and my pocketses full of Lowes gift cards, I'm considering getting a blasting setup in my shop.
Between here and my autobody buddies I've pretty had all my questions answered. My only remaining question is - how long does it normally take to get a good finish? Jack, your blasts are quite amazing. How long did it take you to get that new dublin blasted?
Between here and my autobody buddies I've pretty had all my questions answered. My only remaining question is - how long does it normally take to get a good finish? Jack, your blasts are quite amazing. How long did it take you to get that new dublin blasted?