Skat Blast 780-TL Arrived.

[G19Tony]

I immediately drilled holes in it for a blow off gun, extra light and hooks to hang the blast gun and the blow off gun. I raised it 4 inches with blocks, but it could easily go up another 2. I may build a pallet for it. It's considerably more comfortable up a little bit. I'm going to vent the dust collector to atmo.

I still have to plumb it for air and the dryer.

 

[C96]

Very nice, I like it all, blast cabinet, shed, all of it. It’s nice to have a new dedicated area just for this application.

By all means share some photos when you install the air lines, looks like a great project and going to be an awesome place to do some blasting.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[kbkna]

Where did u acquire the extra light and supplies for the blowoff hose. I like it and would like to to the same to mine.

 

[Matt M PA]

I won't speak for the OP, but I too added the blow-off gun with a kit TP sold.

 

[G19Tony]

Where did u acquire the extra light and supplies for the blowoff hose. I like it and would like to to the same to mine.

I bought the extra light and blow off gun from TP.

 

[bwringer]

I won't speak for the OP, but I too added the blow-off gun with a kit TP sold.

I bought the extra light and blow off gun from TP.

Who or what is "TP"?

 

[G19Tony]

Who or what is "TP"?

http://www.tptools.com/Default.aspx

 

[BJ42LX]

That's a pretty nice set up.

Build a frame for it and the dust collector to sit on and add some locking casters. I move mine around all the time for cleanup and when I need more space for other stuff.

Also, don't point the gun at the light bulb.

 

[G19Tony]

That's a pretty nice set up.

Build a frame for it and the dust collector to sit on and add some locking casters. I move mine around all the time for cleanup and when I need more space for other stuff.

Also, don't point the gun at the light bulb.

I'll try not to blast the bulbs.

It's in it's permanent spot. The shed is the dirty work area. I have a parts cleaner, drill press and a grinder in there also. I need to think of other stuff that I'm sure I need, I just don't know it yet!

 

[mikegt4]

I bought a TL-780 cabinet about 4 months ago and I am very happy with it. I am building a base frame for it (I agree that it needs to be 4"-5" taller) and added a blow off gun, water separator and extra light right away.

I am close enough to TP that I went to their showroom and saved a ton on shipping and got extra showroom only discounts on the unit and various media.

 

[G19Tony]

I bought a TL-780 cabinet about 4 months ago and I am very happy with it. I am building a base frame for it (I agree that it needs to be 4"-5" taller) and added a blow off gun, water separator and extra light right away.

I am close enough to TP that I went to their showroom and saved a ton on shipping and got extra showroom only discounts on the unit and various media.

That's cool, to be that close. I got the cab and vac on sale, bought them separately. It was a bit cheaper that way, then buying the bundle. I called in and got a code for a St. Pat's weekend sale, so that helped. TP is a good company to deal with. I've called with questions a couple times, and the help was quick and courteous.

 

[alan camby]

I would change that light bulb out for a thick glass flood light bulb.

 

[G19Tony]

I would change that light bulb out for a thick glass flood light bulb.

Those LED's are coated with rubber. I want to see how they hold up.

 

[Nortonscustom]

Great choice. I've been using and have owned TB cabinets for many years now. Solid products and a great company. A buddy bought the 780 a few weeks ago and loves it. And we both have ours on blocks too!

Little tip, put a couple strips of 2" clear packing tape across your lens protector. Really helps extend the life of the film and gives you a cheap extra tear off.

 

[arz71]

AWESOME looking setup and good site

 

[G19Tony]

I got the desiccant dryer installed, and the hole drilled for the exhaust. It's a little awkward, but workable. My 3/8's air hose will reach from the garage to the cabinet, I just have to find a 1/2 to 3/8 reducer, so I can hook the hose up.

Vent to the outside.

 

[G19Tony]

This project is pretty much complete. The two seams on the inside of the cabinet were not caulked very well. TP sent me a tube of caulking. Great customer service. I'll get to that in a day or so. My media arrived the other day, 24lbs medium glass. Blasting soon!