A Real Blast Cabinet

Major Ramifications · Jul 7, 2015

Just to let you guys know, my dad used these plans and parts from TiP (now TP) to build his blast cabinet decades ago. It still works great!

Drewstang · Jul 10, 2015

I will be replacing my HF cabinet now. Thank you for the plans.

Tim_P · Jul 10, 2015

Can't beat a company doing things like this for forum members,

Waggoner72 · Jul 12, 2015

I think I will give the free plans a try on this blast cabinet..

motofool33 · Jul 22, 2015

Re: FREE PLANS to Build Blasting Cabinet EXTENDED to 9/30/15

FRITZ OHIO said:
Originally Posted by FRITZ OHIO View Post
How about this FREE OFFER for a set of Plans to Build Your Own Blasting Cabinet?

If you are posting on this thread ("A Real Blast Cabinet") and would like a Free Set of Plans to build your own cabinet, we can supply the following FREE OF CHARGE and we will send by First Class Mail the same day:

1) Set of Plans - see http://www.tptools.com/Build-Your-Ow...html?b=s*PLANS (Regular $9.95).
2) Latest TP Tools Catalog describing all of our cabinets, cabinet parts, abrasives and more - 164 Pages.
3) Current Sales Flyer.

Offer was to expire on 6/30/2015, but has now been extended!

I am extending this offer through 9/30/20015! (Per Fred). Here is how to get your free set of plans to build your own cabinet:

PHONE: This can be done by calling TP Tools at 800-321-9260 between 8 AM and 4:30 PM weekdays and asking for either of our two Office Managers, who are aware of this offer. Give your name used on this site for reference, along with your mailing address. They will check to be sure you are currently posting on this thread. If not yet posting, go ahead and do so before calling. All the above will be sent via 1st Class Mail the same day at no charge - U.S. & Canada only.

EMAIL: Since offer is at no charge, you can also order by email by sending your information with your request to: info@tptools dot com * Our actual email address not posted to minimize spam - you can figure it out however. Sorry no export other than to Canada.

*Note: Don't forget to include your mailing address, as Plans are in Booklet Form and are mailed via USPS. Plans are free and postage is free for all Garage Journal Members until 9/30/2015.

Email Sent!

FRITZ OHIO · Jul 23, 2015

'sallgood said:
The only thing that site lacks for those "free plans" is a request for a DNA sample. Utterly obnoxious.
Put a PayPal "buy it now" button and I might consider.

Sorry about our restrictions - we are sincerely trying to help Garage Journal members and will sure always continue to do so in every way that we can, but cannot open it up to the world at no charge. I agree that a "Get it Free Button" seems like a great idea if we had a way of confining it to the GJ members.

Thanks to all of the kind replies and comments on this forum that have been so nice regarding this offer. I have shown all of these thread replies to our 15 employees, who have really taken to this project - mailing the plans the same or next day. They didn't know about Garage Journal a few months ago, but they sure do now!

I am currently trying to figure out a way to do some type of advertising on this forum, as it sure is a lively and friendly group and very active. THANKS GARAGE JOURNAL.

Fred

jar944 · Jul 23, 2015

Major Ramifications said:
Just to let you guys know, my dad used these plans and parts from TiP (now TP) to build his blast cabinet decades ago. It still works great!

same here, my dad and I built one in 1996 or 1997 from the kit. Basically a slightly larger copy of the 960 (or as big as you could make it from 2 sheets of 4x8 plywood.)

Being somewhat local to TiP didnt hurt.

dodge610 · Jul 23, 2015

I have a TP tools skat blast cabinet had it for years. Works today as good as it did the day I bought it. Great company to deal with have been in there store. I could get in trouble in there buying tools. Some day soon i will be upgrading to a bigger cabinet. Oh and great people to work with on the phone an in the store. Thanks fritz you have a great store and people working for you.

SoCalPorting · Jul 23, 2015

Hey guys, just want to thank you on helping me make a decision on which brand blast cabinet I should buy.

Just ordered the 970 today, Order #:W150463 for those who might be getting that ready to ship for me

I am a small startup doing mostly porting/polishing and custom turbos but lately have been getting tons of ceramic coating and powder coating work coming through. The cheap HF did ok for a month but I have nearly doubled the price by modding it to work lol. Short story is that in order to make money you need to make small investments. I'm tired of messing with cheap stuff that doesn't work...

Looking forward to the years of use I'll get out of this.

Thanks TP Tools and TGJ folk

Ruben

dodge610 · Jul 23, 2015

SoCalPorting said:
Hey guys, just want to thank you on helping me make a decision on which brand blast cabinet I should buy.

Just ordered the 970 today, Order #:W150463 for those who might be getting that ready to ship for me

I am a small startup doing mostly porting/polishing and custom turbos but lately have been getting tons of ceramic coating and powder coating work coming through. The cheap HF did ok for a month but I have nearly doubled the price by modding it to work lol. Short story is that in order to make money you need to make small investments. I'm tired of messing with cheap stuff that doesn't work...

Looking forward to the years of use I'll get out of this.

Thanks TP Tools and TGJ folk

Ruben

There are a few of us that do beadblast and powdercoat on here I do it in the evening after my regular job. Gives a little extra cash in the pocket I use a skat blast cabinet also have for years. You will love it the tp tools guys are great fantastic customer service.

FRITZ OHIO · Jul 23, 2015

SoCalPorting said:
Hey guys, just want to thank you on helping me make a decision on which brand blast cabinet I should buy.

Just ordered the 970 today, Order #:W150463 for those who might be getting that ready to ship for me

Looking forward to the years of use I'll get out of this.

Thanks TP Tools and TGJ folk

Ruben

All models of Skat Blast Cabinets are ready to ship and you will get years of use - that's for sure. Did you know that if you bought the very first Skat Blast cabinet made by Skat Blast in 1978 and needed parts, these parts are "in stock" and can be shipped the same day? Compare that to what we are dealing with today with Chinese imports!

Fritz

black00lightning · Jul 23, 2015

Excellent free offer!! I think I will give it a try also. Thanks

Gilbert

dodge610 · Jul 24, 2015

black00lightning said:
Excellent free offer!! I think I will give it a try also. Thanks

Gilbert

Its too bad Skat blast doesnt have an upgrade sale occasionally. I would probably trade mine in and get the next size up from mine. I could use a bigger one than I have. But I would never get anything other than skat blast.

FRITZ OHIO · Jul 25, 2015

dodge610 said:
Its too bad Skat blast doesnt have an upgrade sale occasionally. I would probably trade mine in and get the next size up from mine. I could use a bigger one than I have. But I would never get anything other than skat blast.

Next time you are in our store, bring a picture of your older Skat Blast Cabinet and maybe we can work out an upgrade trade (provided your cabinet is in decent condition for resale with a minimum amount of refurbishing). Sometimes we have slightly damaged freight cabinets that are discounted, but only available for store pickup so that the damage (usually scratches) can be seen prior to purchase. If you do stop in, be sure to tell store salesman that I mentioned this on the "The Garage Journal" to get the best deal

dodge610 · Jul 25, 2015

FRITZ OHIO said:
Next time you are in our store, bring a picture of your older Skat Blast Cabinet and maybe we can work out an upgrade trade (provided your cabinet is in decent condition for resale with a minimum amount of refurbishing). Sometimes we have slightly damaged freight cabinets that are discounted, but only available for store pickup so that the damage (usually scratches) can be seen prior to purchase. If you do stop in, be sure to tell store salesman that I mentioned this on the "The Garage Journal" to get the best deal

Yes sir fritz I will see about making a trip down to see you guys in the near future. Other than a little surface scratches it is in good shape. It would be great to do business with you guys again. Thank you very much (Dave)

Toolfool · Jul 25, 2015

Taking advantage of the generous offer.

motoguy · Aug 3, 2015

Great to see this! I'm looking at blaster cabinets and powder ovens. The kit and DIY plans seem like a great option! Thank you!

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Dannnn · Aug 4, 2015

My email request was processed the same day. Thank you again for making this available. Thanks for including the discount code for a future order with the "free" order confirmation. Hook baited :beer:

FRITZ OHIO said:
Sorry about our restrictions - we are sincerely trying to help Garage Journal members and will sure always continue to do so in every way that we can, but cannot open it up to the world at no charge. I agree that a "Get it Free Button" seems like a great idea if we had a way of confining it to the GJ members.

Thanks to all of the kind replies and comments on this forum that have been so nice regarding this offer. I have shown all of these thread replies to our 15 employees, who have really taken to this project - mailing the plans the same or next day. They didn't know about Garage Journal a few months ago, but they sure do now!

I am currently trying to figure out a way to do some type of advertising on this forum, as it sure is a lively and friendly group and very active. THANKS GARAGE JOURNAL.

Fred

motoguy · Aug 9, 2015

Thanks for the fast shipment of the plans, catalog, etc! Now, I just have to decide which window size I want.

SoCalPorting · Aug 18, 2015

FRITZ OHIO said:
All models of Skat Blast Cabinets are ready to ship and you will get years of use - that's for sure. Did you know that if you bought the very first Skat Blast cabinet made by Skat Blast in 1978 and needed parts, these parts are "in stock" and can be shipped the same day? Compare that to what we are dealing with today with Chinese imports!

Fritz

Went through 3 nozzles in under 1 hour, want to know and ask why?

Tech sheet says its great for 80psi and 4-5 hours on ceramic nozzles?

I bought this $2000K machine and it lasted 1hr with the supplied nozzels.

I did not use **** blast because it contained a majority of silica so i switched to aluminum oxide 80 grit which was equivalent and best used for ceramic coating.

I will contact your office tomorrow and see if I can get a better understanding of whats up. Hopefully I can get a better gun or nozzles

AmericanMechanic · Aug 18, 2015

Wow, that is a very generous offer. Thank you. I'm all for a quality US product over short-lived versions. Looking forward to the plans and catalog.

FRITZ OHIO · Aug 19, 2015

So Cal Porting - We are sure sorry about your experience, and we will be able to take care of this today. When we ship the cabinet, the power gun has a steel nozzle, which is used for testing. We use a steel nozzle for purposes of testing (we test 100 out of 100 guns before they leave here). So rather than removing the steel nozzle, we give it to the customer, but include our standard ceramic nozzles, which are usually fine for most applications using Skat Magic or Glass Beads. Evidently you are using the ceramic nozzles that were included with your cabinet, which are our standard 1/2" outside diameter nozzles. These are perfect for most home use with low air supply (5 HP), but if you are using commercially with a larger air supply, you may want to move up to a larger setup, which we have in stock and can ship today.

Using Skat Magic or Glass Beads at 80 psi should get you around 4-5 hours with our standard ceramic nozzles. If you are using Aluminum Oxide or Silicon Carbide (or other aggressive abrasives), using the same power gun, we recommend a Carbide Nozzles (also 1/2" outside diameter - our Part No. 6300-90) which will give somewhat extended longer life.

However if you are removing ceramic coating and have a larger air supply, you may need an even better and larger nozzle/air jet setup. For this type of application, we offer larger nozzles (also carbide) with a larger power head for commercial/industrial applications. These require a larger air supply (25 cfm or more for one type - our Part No. 6300-91, and 40 cfm or more for a Super-Production Cabinet Gun - our Part No. 6318-30). These are described in our current catalog on page 38, or at www.tptools.com If you do not have a current catalog, please call or email and we will send via 1st class mail today (also to others on this forum by request). Call 1-800-321-9260, or email to [email protected]

We use the 6318-30 nozzle and power head on a Skat Blast cabinet used in our shop for heavy-duty jobs with good results. The reason that we do not include the larger setups is that probably 90% of our customers have an air supply of a 5 HP 2-stage compressor, which will not work on the larger nozzle/air jet setups.

For more information, please call Carmen or Rich at 1-800-321-9260 between 10 AM and 6 PM Eastern Time today. Both Carmen and Rich have been with us for over 20 years and will get you going quickly. I just talked to Rich and instructed him to extend a 10% discount on any carbide nozzle with free shipping, so be sure to ask for either Rich or Carmen only. We want to keep you (and all our customers) happy!

Fred

SoCalPorting · Aug 19, 2015

FRITZ OHIO said:
So Cal Porting - We are sure sorry about your experience, and we will be able to take care of this today. When we ship the cabinet, the power gun has a steel nozzle, which is used for testing. We use a steel nozzle for purposes of testing (we test 100 out of 100 guns before they leave here). So rather than removing the steel nozzle, we give it to the customer, but include our standard ceramic nozzles, which are usually fine for most applications using Skat Magic or Glass Beads. Evidently you are using the ceramic nozzles that were included with your cabinet, which are our standard 1/2" outside diameter nozzles. These are perfect for most home use with low air supply (5 HP), but if you are using commercially with a larger air supply, you may want to move up to a larger setup, which we have in stock and can ship today.

Using Skat Magic or Glass Beads at 80 psi should get you around 4-5 hours with our standard ceramic nozzles. If you are using Aluminum Oxide or Silicon Carbide (or other aggressive abrasives), using the same power gun, we recommend a Carbide Nozzles (also 1/2" outside diameter - our Part No. 6300-90) which will give somewhat extended longer life.

However if you are removing ceramic coating and have a larger air supply, you may need an even better and larger nozzle/air jet setup. For this type of application, we offer larger nozzles (also carbide) with a larger power head for commercial/industrial applications. These require a larger air supply (25 cfm or more for one type - our Part No. 6300-91, and 40 cfm or more for a Super-Production Cabinet Gun - our Part No. 6318-30). These are described in our current catalog on page 38, or at www.tptools.com If you do not have a current catalog, please call or email and we will send via 1st class mail today (also to others on this forum by request). Call 1-800-321-9260, or email to [email protected]

We use the 6318-30 nozzle and power head on a Skat Blast cabinet used in our shop for heavy-duty jobs with good results. The reason that we do not include the larger setups is that probably 90% of our customers have an air supply of a 5 HP 2-stage compressor, which will not work on the larger nozzle/air jet setups.

For more information, please call Carmen or Rich at 1-800-321-9260 between 10 AM and 6 PM Eastern Time today. Both Carmen and Rich have been with us for over 20 years and will get you going quickly. I just talked to Rich and instructed him to extend a 10% discount on any carbide nozzle with free shipping, so be sure to ask for either Rich or Carmen only. We want to keep you (and all our customers) happy!

Fred

Quality customer support, thank you.

Carmen took good care of me and will be sending a carbide nozzle. If that doesn't work I will get a 6318-30 but will need to check my air compressor's rating.

Thanks Fred

Teter09 · Aug 19, 2015

So glad you extended this offer! I'm hoping I can adapt the plans to a smaller size so I can replace my POS harbor freight cabinet!

6T9427 · Aug 29, 2015

Thanks for the extension on the plans offer. Looks like a good project for my son and I. :thumbup:

FRITZ OHIO · Aug 29, 2015

6T9427 said:
Thanks for the extension on the plans offer. Looks like a good project for my son and I.

We are extending our "Free Plans Offer" for all Garage Journal members until the end of this year!

Plans are shown below right. Just send us an email to [email protected] with your name and address, and your Garage Journal User Name. (Offer is only for members in U.S. and Canada). Per your request we send the following via 1st class mail, and your information is kept strictly private:

Build Your Own Cabinet Plans Booklet (illustrated with dimensions).
Free 164 page TP Tools Catalog, including everything you need to build your own Blasting Cabinet. Lots of good stuff!
Current 16 page illustrated Sales Flyer with some real bargains.

* Catalog and Sales Flyers (shown below) are also available Free on request and can be ordered at www.tptools.com (click on Free Catalog Icon), or by calling TP Tools at 1-800-321-9260. We send these via 1st class mail the same day! When calling, mention "Garage Journal". (Free Plans cannot be ordered on our web site, as this offer is only for forum members). Thanks!

Davi · Aug 29, 2015

Pity its U.S and Canada only

FRITZ OHIO · Aug 29, 2015

Davi said:
Pity its U.S and Canada only

Hello and thanks for your comment. If you care to do so, please send an email to [email protected] , mentioning your request and asking that your email be printed and put on FRED'S DESK for me to handle on Monday. Also in your request, give us your Garage Journal User Name and ask for an email confirmation by return email that we received your request. Be sure to send your complete name, good complete mailing address and your email address, as we put this into our computer, and need all of that info to do so. I have the plan pages saved at home, and while I am not sure I can do so, am in hopes that I can send the plans to you via email. (No guarantee, but I will try). Sometimes I can make things happen!

Fred

Davi · Aug 29, 2015

FRITZ OHIO said:
Hello and thanks for your comment. If you care to do so, please send an email to [email protected] , mentioning your request and asking that your email be printed and put on FRED'S DESK for me to handle on Monday. Also in your request, give us your Garage Journal User Name and ask for an email confirmation by return email that we received your request. Be sure to send your complete name, good complete mailing address and your email address, as we put this into our computer, and need all of that info to do so. I have the plan pages saved at home, and while I am not sure I can do so, am in hopes that I can send the plans to you via email. (No guarantee, but I will try). Sometimes I can make things happen!

Fred

Thank you fritz. Thats really kind and great service for you to try this.

Davi · Sep 1, 2015

I just want to say a massive thank you to Fred and TP Tools. The scans came through perfect and are now saved on my computer ready for use.

Jamie V · Sep 1, 2015

Re: FREE PLANS to Build Blasting Cabinet EXTENDED to 9/30/15

FRITZ OHIO said:
Originally Posted by FRITZ OHIO View Post

How about this FREE OFFER for a set of Plans to Build Your Own Blasting Cabinet?

If you are posting on this thread ("A Real Blast Cabinet") and would like a Free Set of Plans to build your own cabinet, we can supply the following FREE OF CHARGE and we will send by First Class Mail the same day:

1) Set of Plans - see http://www.tptools.com/Build-Your-Ow...html?b=s*PLANS (Regular $9.95).

2) Latest TP Tools Catalog describing all of our cabinets, cabinet parts, abrasives and more - 164 Pages.

3) Current Sales Flyer.

Offer was to expire on 6/30/2015, but has now been extended!

I am extending this offer through 9/30/20015! (Per Fred). Here is how to get your free set of plans to build your own cabinet:

PHONE: This can be done by calling TP Tools at 800-321-9260 between 8 AM and 4:30 PM weekdays and asking for either of our two Office Managers, who are aware of this offer. Give your name used on this site for reference, along with your mailing address. They will check to be sure you are currently posting on this thread. If not yet posting, go ahead and do so before calling. All the above will be sent via 1st Class Mail the same day at no charge - U.S. & Canada only.

EMAIL: Since offer is at no charge, you can also order by email by sending your information with your request to: info@tptools dot com * Our actual email address not posted to minimize spam - you can figure it out however. Sorry no export other than to Canada.

*Note: Don't forget to include your mailing address, as Plans are in Booklet Form and are mailed via USPS. Plans are free and postage is free for all Garage Journal Members until 9/30/2015.

I was just talking to a buddy of mine about building my own cabinet and found this thread. This will be a great project to tackle this winter.

thadru2001 · Sep 1, 2015

This is a great offer. I've been eyeing Skat Blast cabinets for sometime now. However, it might be worth it to just build the exact size that I need. The cabinet that wbrian63 built turned out awesome!

creativecars · Sep 1, 2015

What a great offer. I really appreciate this opportunity to add to my shop.
Thanks Fred and TP Tools.

friendly · Sep 1, 2015

Thanks for extending this great offer! I am looking forward to receiving my "care package".

c2motorsports · Sep 2, 2015

Any current Discounts on the 960-DLX package? Need to pull the trigger on an order, but wanted to see if there were any anticipated savings?

Thank you for contributing,

C2Motorsports Inc

FRITZ OHIO · Sep 2, 2015

c2motorsports said:
Any current Discounts on the 960-DLX package? Need to pull the trigger on an order, but wanted to see if there were any anticipated savings?

Thank you for contributing,

C2Motorsports Inc

We have a $100 off sale until 10/31/15 on some cabinets, but not on the 960-DLX which is Reg. $1499 + partial freight (we pay about half the motor freight charges, as listed on our catalog or at www.tptools.com). If you care to do so, just phone us to place an order (800-321-9260 and ask for Debbie). I will email her my authorization to extend the $100 discount on the 960-DLX to C2 Motor Sports, plus a long-wearing carbide nozzle at no charge (reg. $54.95). This order must be placed by phone 800-321-9260, as our Internet site will charge the full price. Debbie works from 8-4:30 Eastern time Mon-Fri and is one of our key employees (Director of Administration and my personal secretary). She is very much aware of the importance of the "Garage Journal" forum members, and mentioned today that she processed about 5 or more free plan requests today! (Thanks Garage Journal).

We stock hundreds of Made in USA (in Canfield, Ohio) Sandblasting Cabinets and ship quickly from stock (same or next day). We are also always available later when you need replacement parts or supplies. Plus we provide technical help at no charge on our toll free lines. We have been making sandblasting cabinets since 1978, and we really enjoy working with the antique car restoration market, of which I am a big part. We have a full-time restoration shop on our premises, as well as a 50-vehicle antique car museum at www.tipcars.us

Fred

c2motorsports · Sep 2, 2015

I just checked the online store and it shows the price of $1399. If I call Debbie to place the order, am I to understand I will be extended a price of $1299? Just want to be clear

Thank you Fred,

C2

stihlntime · Sep 2, 2015

LORDDiESEL said:
I would love a USA made one. I bought this grizzly for 625 shipped and it's a nice unit.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/24-inch-x-48-inch-Blast-Cabinet/G0708

I have that same Grizzly cabinet and love it.

SHAZZAM · Sep 2, 2015

Again what a great offer and great customer service.

Thank you Fred.

gnpenning · Sep 2, 2015

Love supporting vendors that support us. Great offer.

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