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i would sandblast at low pressure . (40 to 50 psi ) tape off any part you dont want cleaned with duct tape

hope this helps https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=395692

I have great respect for people that remember to take pictures during a build . sadly im not one . a quick rundown is that the rollers are made from 1.315 hollow round tubin . a 5/8 nut would just slip in snug , so i drilled out the threads . 6 nuts per roller , 5/8 cold rolled shaft . the...

Ya , I have less that a hundres bucks into this , using some scrap i had laying around . just need to get some iron and build a stand . and a 1/2 link to shorten the chain

No , I don.t expect to roll anything that tight . I can unbolt the ends fairly easy if its ever needed

Ive been wanting one for awhile . Finally got around to making one , 42 inches long . Build using basic shop tools ,grinder . drill press welder .

i was in a pinch once and used , 2 in wide clear packing tape , when it gets fogged up peal and replace . ive been useing if ever since . how long it last vary,s on what im blasting (sand deflecting back onto the tape )

hands down the best (cheap) tool for cutting sheet metal (imo)

you do nice work .

patching an old truck box

I took one out by laying the tank on its side on the floor / put a block of wood next to it , pipe wrench on the valve and gave it a couple of good wacks with a bfh. ( big f,ing hammer )... the wrench . not the tank :)

Ive had one as well for over 10 years . used it a week ago . has not failed yet

I did mine like this /

look pretty good for your first time

heya . welcome aboard