Blast cabinet/compressor combo from TP Tools--opinions?

[Goldhawg]

I need a compressor and blast cabinet for my new shop. I'm thinking about getting this setup. Any other options I should consider? This is about the top of my budget. Anybody else have this or have any lessons learned on making this choice?

http://www.tptools.com/960-DLX-Abra...Compressor-Package-Special,8221.html?b=d*8075

Thoughts?

And OBTW, I think I should get a dryer for the compressor. Is it better to get a quality USA used refrigerated dryer or just go w/a new HF one?

 

[dodge610]

That is a very nice set up there I have the next bigger one. That one will handle most garage stuff. And they make a cabinet extender you can put on that if you decide you need more room. They also have a media reclaimer you can get to go between the cabinet and the vacuum. I just have 2 drainable moisture collectors to catch the moisture. Works out well for me.

 

[Antique Engine]

I'm running an 80 gallon Champion compressor that I bought through TP .

http://www.tptools.com/Champion-Heavy-Duty-5HP-2-Stage-80-Gal-Air-Compressor,6249.html?b=d*8065

and a bigger TP cabinet than that one.

http://www.tptools.com/970-Detailer-Abrasive-Blast-Cabinet,881.html?b=d*8015

Fantastic quality stuff that served me very well doing full time powdercoating work in a 1 man shop. In my case, I just run black iron pipe for my air system and a good quality Milton regulator/dryer combo.

You'll find that when you have an air compressor that's well suited to the job at hand, moisture issues are not really...an issue. In my case, during continuous blasting (say an hour straight), the compressor cycles reasonably enough that it never gets very hot and consequently doesn't cause many moisture issues. The 100 dollar regulator/dryer does just fine with no moisture issues at the cabinet.