Dave Bonzo
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I need some opinions.
I picked up a miniature abrasive cabinet yesterday, and I got a decent deal on it because 1) the exhaust fan motor was dead, and 2) it hadn't had a bath in...ever.
Pictured: It looks upset.
Pictured: I dub thee "Pigpen"
I picked up a replacement motor because the bearings in the present one were entirely dead; the "oil every six months" sticker went unheeded by the prior owner, evidently. I had to partially disassemble the thing to get the motor out, as well, and while I was inside I realized that the hoses inside could probably benefit from replacement (they're extremely stiff) and that led me down a rabbit hole, in which I decided to just clean up and upgrade this thing while I have some of it apart. Thus, I need opinions: given the small size of the cabinet (and the small size of my compressor) what upgrades make sense?
I've been reading threads on the subject, but I've only found one or two about the cabinet in question (Snap-On YA433), and there doesn't seem to be a consensus. Most of the advice and input seems to be directed at larger cabinets with higher-volume air supplies...but I don't have space for that kind of setup, so this is what I have for now. I'm thinking of getting a better piece of glass and a better gun setup, at a minimum. Maybe changing the lights as well. Any input would be helpful.
I picked up a miniature abrasive cabinet yesterday, and I got a decent deal on it because 1) the exhaust fan motor was dead, and 2) it hadn't had a bath in...ever.
Pictured: It looks upset.
Pictured: I dub thee "Pigpen"
I picked up a replacement motor because the bearings in the present one were entirely dead; the "oil every six months" sticker went unheeded by the prior owner, evidently. I had to partially disassemble the thing to get the motor out, as well, and while I was inside I realized that the hoses inside could probably benefit from replacement (they're extremely stiff) and that led me down a rabbit hole, in which I decided to just clean up and upgrade this thing while I have some of it apart. Thus, I need opinions: given the small size of the cabinet (and the small size of my compressor) what upgrades make sense?
I've been reading threads on the subject, but I've only found one or two about the cabinet in question (Snap-On YA433), and there doesn't seem to be a consensus. Most of the advice and input seems to be directed at larger cabinets with higher-volume air supplies...but I don't have space for that kind of setup, so this is what I have for now. I'm thinking of getting a better piece of glass and a better gun setup, at a minimum. Maybe changing the lights as well. Any input would be helpful.