Re: sandblaster

[Daniel Elder <sports6@gte.net>]

I bought a pressurized blaster from a local "Big Lots" closeout store and its 
the same 
one sold by Harbor Freight. Works very well.Much quicker than a syphon feed 
unit! I did 
the entire frame of my '64 Sports 6 with it. However, sandblasting is my least 
favorite 
restoration acvtivity as it is so messy and hot ( coveralls and hood are a must 
and I 
advise a respirator mask ). I have a 5hp compressor with 60 gallon tank. The 
air 
requirement can be modified with different size ceramic nozzles. Smaller means 
less air 
needed but slower working. My compressor works hard to keep up on long 
projects. I also 
bought a sandblast cabinet from Harbor Freight. Very nice for small stuff. You 
can get 
the cabinet for about $125 and about the same or less for the pressurized 
blaster. I 
have no interest in the company but have gotten good use out of the inexpensive 
tools 
from Harbor freight. They have a web site and once your on their list I think 
you'll get 
free catalogs for life. http://www.harborfreight.com
Dan
ps If you're setting up a garage/workshop, by all means get retractable air 
hose reels. 
I have 2 which allows me to reach almost all of my 30' x 36' shop. They run 
about $39 
from you know who.