Buying a sand blaster

**kilabeez0** · 02-15-2003, 06:13 PM

On ebay they always have these sandblasting kits for like $100 sometimes even with the cab. Do these include EVERYTHING needed to plug in and go? The descriptions are usually vague and the price is probably too good. But what does it need to run if it comes with the cab, sand holder, hoses, etc? Does it need a special air compressor or do they come with one?

**kilabeez0** · 02-15-2003, 06:15 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=1267

**kilabeez0** · 02-15-2003, 06:33 PM

This compressor is only $50 and goes up to 135 psi. Would that be enough to operate mechanics tools as well?

http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00916720000

Nevermind, I just realized that SEARS is actually selling it on ebay?!?!!? Isn't that weird???

**Honda300ex** · 02-15-2003, 06:54 PM

I bought my sandblaster at walmart for $35 it comes with a gun, feed hose, and nozels You just put the hose in the bucket of sand and it will draw it out works pretty good. You have to conect it to a aircompresor though and you will need the adaptor for it.

**Mobular** · 02-15-2003, 10:35 PM

Kil, that sandblaster still requires a compressor that will supply 100psi. The larger the tank the better too!

**kilabeez0** · 02-16-2003, 12:57 AM

Does anyone know a good website to purchase everything? Or where I can actually go and buy one. This is my first restoration, and although it runs perfect, I want everything new and factory looking

**Honda300ex** · 02-16-2003, 01:37 AM

WALMART thats where i got mine it works good but make sure you have alot of sand

**KLT Man** · 02-16-2003, 03:05 AM

I will agree with Honda300ex

The nozzle of which he speaks works well, and you do need alot of sand.
I've used mine on 3 restoration jobs.
Of course, you need to have a compressor that will provide 100PSI for a good job. I'd say a 5hp compressor with a 20gal tank at minimum.

The compressor in the link above is similar to mine. It will also work well, but it runs more often than a large tank compressor. I've got a slave tank setup and it helps.

Just my Nickle and Dime. :-D :-D :-D

**kilabeez0** · 02-16-2003, 03:13 AM

Well where did you guys get the cabinet is my major concern?

**Mobular** · 02-16-2003, 03:52 AM

try www.harborfreight.com

**KLT Man** · 02-16-2003, 03:53 AM

CABINET :?: :!: :?: :!: :?: :!:

I don't use no stinkin cabinet.

**kilabeez0** · 02-16-2003, 03:11 PM

Would this be big enough?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45411

And a pressurized tank still needs a compressor right? Does a 20lb tank like this hold enough sand?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=44762

Those items are relatively cheap, I guess it's the compressor I have to spend like $300 on :shock: :shock: :shock:

**TimSr** · 02-17-2003, 01:19 AM

Almost any compressor will do 100-120psi. The 12v car ones will do almost double that. The thing to look for is how much airflow they can deliver and sustain which is determined by pump, motor, and tank size, rather than looking at top pressure. My budget compressor hits 120psi with no problem, but I bought an air cutting tool which I can run for about 15 seconds after which I have to wait another 5 minutes for it to pump back up again. Its useless on this compressor. My air impact is great, but after 8 or so nuts, I have to let it pump back up too. They have airflow ratings on specific airtools, which you match to the compressor's capacity.

**FullBore** · 02-17-2003, 03:56 PM

Ideally for blasting you want a compressor that will deliver around 14CFM thats cubic foot per minute, no less really unless you want to wait forever for the tank to fill.
Our friend who blasts 18 wheeler chassis's and such, has a compressor driven by a Cummins V8 Diesel that can deliver 1000CFM at 80PSI!
Cool or what!

Nat

**kilabeez0** · 02-17-2003, 06:18 PM

Wouldn't it be a waste to blast without a cabinet, because you can't re-use the sand? And what is a good media to use for my project?

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