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Update: This is the metering valve I built, 1" pipe. I called the manufacturer of the gun, Best Tool Upgrades . I talked to the owner and explained what was happening. Basically he said I was doing all the right stuff but made 2 suggestions to get it to flow correctly. He said first that he...

I'm having trouble with my gun. I bought a Best Tools upgrade gun, I think it's a BNP type. I also built a metering valve. The instructions with the gun say to screw the oriface in and leave about 4 threads showing. I put a vacuum gauge on at had to screw it all the way in to pull 15mmHg...

im curious where the water goes as it drops out from cooling in the coils

How much blasting media do I need? I'm going to buy some 80 grit Aluminum Oxide media. I can find it with free delievery in various poundages such as 8, 12,and 19 pound buckets, as well as 50 pounds. Im wondering how much to order?

No discouragement felt. I think, at least for now, it is what is going to be. I'm about to go give it another coat of green and have a look at it after it dries. Unless something goes really wild, I'm going to leave it be at that point. I do still have to paint the back, but I'm not...

Very valid point. Will likely do that to mine here. Seems everything has competing priorities and needs. Like the man said. "You pays your money and yous takes yer chances".

Small update: Just looking at prices it appears doing a bed liner type treatment is about $100 plus supplies like brush/rollers sprayers etc. I'm trying a cheaper option. The cabinet is already covered in Rust-Oleum oil based enamel with a bit of Majik brand hardener. I'm not sure what type...

Small update: Just looking at prices it appears doing a bed liner type treatment is about $100 plus supplies like brush/rollers sprayers etc. I'm trying a cheaper option. The cabinet is already covered in Rust-Oleum oil based enamel with a bit of Majik brand hardener. I'm not sure what...

I'm excited about the unit. I just want it to look decent. How do you like the gun? What size compressor are you using? Reason I ask is the gun with it is corroded and the oriface is large. I'll have to replace the gun, and I'm trying to decide if I want to get another like it with the...

UPDATE: Not happy.... Got the cabinet cleaned, and treated the rust with Ospho (phosphoric acid) Rust converter. cleaned and rinsed after treatment and brought her into the shop. Managed to get her up on saw horses. I painted the inside of the cabinet with Rustoleum flat white with added...

Mainly just wanting it to work. Have been frustrated with the HF style before, wanted to make sure I start well. I assume Skat has it figured out. FWIW, I have an 80 gallon tank and the pump is rated 15 cfm

So I've just aquired a used Skat Blast 960 with foot valve. The cabinet is a project, needs cleaning and new paint inside and out. The blast gun is corroded and bad. The pickup siphon tube is rusted and worn. Which means I have to get a replacement sor all. Is there a better option than to...

I have used this or one similar. I wish it would optimize odd shapes, like triangles or other 'non even square" pieces. Any idea if the paid version has that capability?

Blasting isn't an option right now. The gun in the cabinet is bad, seems to be corroded all over. It was laying in the wet sand in the machine. I took a wire wheeled grinder to it and then drenched it with the Oxpho rust converter. Plan is flat white Rustoleum inside and good ol' ordinary...

I plugged in the vacuum and it fired up. Not sure how well it worked, but it came on so.....