Thank you, everyone, for your replies on sandblasting. Any suggestions on
products and where to buy them?
Terry
> Hello, everyone.
>
> In addition to the TR3A restoration project, I have a '59 Case 30 HP
> tractor,
> firewood trailer, snow removal equipment, and other 'outside' equipment
> that
> are in advanced need of sandblasting and re-painting, so am finally making
> a
> business decision to buy a sandblasting tool. Actually, I need all of it,
> including the compressor. I'll be doing large projects (like the 4x8
> trailer), and small ones, like TR steel wheels.
>
> I have researched archives, and am still confused. I think the following
> is
> suggested as advisable:
>
> Pressure blasting is preferred over siphon. Two stage compressor, minimum
> 6
> to 7 horsepower, somewhere between 60 and 90 gallons? To this, I add
> sandblasting paraphenalia, including a gun, special nozzles, sand bucket,
> anything else?
>
> I wrote in my notes from the list, but can't find in archives anywhere,
> recommendations for an Eagle brand blaster that (I can't read my notes)
> gives
> 10.5 cfm @ 90PSI? Sound anywhere close to right?
>
> Does anyone give me a better understanding of the specifications I need,
> that
> are better than those I cobbled together from archives? And maybe a hint
> where to start shopping?
>
> Thanks yet again, everyone.
>
> Terry Smith TR3A TS 58667
> New Hampshire
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