Sandblaster recomendation?

[Dstosh]

I need to sandblast a trailer of mine ( see pics ) Does anyone have any recomendations on where to get a decent one? I figured the harbor freight ones arent the best (Less than 100 bucks) If i can spend a bit more for a decent unit, I will as I have other projects that I can use the blaster on.


I do have a 60 Gal Compressor.

 

[tbgallant]

Bump, curious about this too.

 

[Benw455]

Check out Tractor Supply.

 

[nissan_crawler]

Check out Tractor Supply.

same **** as hf

Honestly, I haven't seen anything on the lower end that's any better, it's all built at the same place. From what I found, you either pay the HF price, or take a huge jump up in price.

They take some work, I replaced all pipe fittings as they had a small i.d., and the water separator blew apart, so plan on doing that.

All in all though, it works. You might want to check out pablaster.com, many people still buy the HF blaster to build off of for that, though.

 

[goodfellow]

I need to sandblast a trailer of mine ( see pics ) Does anyone have any recomendations on where to get a decent one? I figured the harbor freight ones arent the best (Less than 100 bucks) If i can spend a bit more for a decent unit, I will as I have other projects that I can use the blaster on.


I do have a 60 Gal Compressor.

Might be tough using a 60 gal compressor to sandblast something that big.

 

[nissan_crawler]

Might be tough using a 60 gal compressor to sandblast something that big.

Gallons has nothing to do with it, really.

 

[PAToyota]

Years ago I picked up one of the pressure pot sandblasters that TP Tools sold. For some reason they don't sell them anymore. Some time after they stopped selling them, I found a website that picked up the rights to them, but now I can't find them either.

 

[PAToyota]

Think I found them here... Made in the USA and look like what I have (only mine is blue).

The one I have was called the "99er" so I'm guessing that the 99H is comparable.

 

[goodfellow]

Gallons has nothing to do with it, really.

Correct, but I'm assuming a traditional homeowner grade single stage (akin to a Campbell Hausfeld, or a Harbor Freight. It'll be tough, --- not impossible, but definitely a chore.

 

[nissan_crawler]

Agreed, I've done a lot with a 6.4 cfm 30 gal craftsman...blast for a minute, wait 3 minutes...

However, the 30 gallon I'm building now won't even be working while sandblasting.

 

[Northstar9126]

Check out the blaster that works with a pressure washer from Northern Tool. Some people on another board that I frequent say that it works great.

 

[35mastr]

The pressure washer does work,But it is real messy.Wet mud all over the place.

 

[nissan_crawler]

Wouldn't you end up with flash rust with a pressure washer

 

[Dstosh]

Well, I ended up going with a HF. Used it for a bit today. Kept clogging up in the hose. Have a water trap at compressor as well as the one on the blaster.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93889

Using media that I got at TSC-Black Diamond.

I think I need a bigger tip and or finer media. Anyone have any tips or tricks?

Ended up scraping a lot of the paint/rust off. Power washed it as well. Should make it easier in the sandblasting dept.

 

[35mastr]

You hit it pretty much hit it on the nail.Get a tip that matches the media.

I would also recommend that you use a real good quality resperator while blasting.That stuff gets into your lungs. It will make you real sick.

 

[slowride66]

Yea ,I have some tips for you.

Try to find someone locally that does blasting.

It takes a huge amount of air & media to do it & do it right.

If you still want to proceed here are some more tips.

Go to the local hardware store & buy some FINE metal screening & make yourself a sifting box, that works over the buckets you sift into.

Then you are going to need to make you air dry a couple of water separators with a water trap so that NO moisture is getting into the line.

This will also be good for the painting step {provided you are spraying it}

PLEASE!!! protect yourself !!

Sand contains silica & is not good for your lungs.
you need to use A paint respirator.

Use a snorkeling mask for eye protection.
Use over the ears hearing protection .
Use long sleeves & pants protect every bit of bare skin.

I am allergic to pain myself .

Very important Keep in mind that blasting creates static electricity so keep all flammables closed & far away .

If you can, drape plastic sheathing over where you are working .
If you or on concrete you can re used the media a few times before it is no longer effective.

This will keep the other areas from getting media all over, By now you know its everywhere!

Stock up on tips



I used a pressurized unit .

Don't get in a hurry & systematically blast away & prime everything when you are done for the day.

I can't think of anything else @ the moment.



Good Luck

SR66

 

[Charles (in GA)]

I watched a truck chassis blasted with the pressure washer/sand blaster and it worked real well. Other option is to simply pay a company with very large equipment to do it, you will be money and time ahead. Trying to do it with a home pot and compressor is like trying to paint your house with a toothbrush, waste of electricity, time and effort.

Charles

 

[sam 8]

Yea ,I have some tips for you.

Try to find someone locally that does blasting.

It takes a huge amount of air & media to do it & do it right.

If you still want to proceed here are some more tips.

Go to the local hardware store & buy some FINE metal screening & make yourself a sifting box, that works over the buckets you sift into.

Then you are going to need to make you air dry a couple of water separators with a water trap so that NO moisture is getting into the line.

This will also be good for the painting step {provided you are spraying it}

PLEASE!!! protect yourself !!

Sand contains silica & is not good for your lungs.
you need to use A paint respirator.

Use a snorkeling mask for eye protection.
Use over the ears hearing protection .
Use long sleeves & pants protect every bit of bare skin.

I am allergic to pain myself .

Very important Keep in mind that blasting creates static electricity so keep all flammables closed & far away .

If you can, drape plastic sheathing over where you are working .
If you or on concrete you can re used the media a few times before it is no longer effective.

This will keep the other areas from getting media all over, By now you know its everywhere!

Stock up on tips



I used a pressurized unit .

Don't get in a hurry & systematically blast away & prime everything when you are done for the day.

I can't think of anything else @ the moment.



Good Luck

SR66

X1 !

I did a truck chassis about 20 years ago and learned.
Pay the man with the pro tools, buy yourself a small one for small parts and a good helmet for blasting, better yet a blast cabinet.
Trust us on this; your time, lungs, yard, shop, and compressor will thank you.

 

[tbgallant]

However, the 30 gallon I'm building now won't even be working while sandblasting.

Got any more details on this beast?

 

[W-Cummins]

However, the 30 gallon I'm building now won't even be working while sandblasting.

Dream on, a 5hp compressor will puke its guts out sandblasting. They are just not big enough ... unless you enjoy

1. Watching paint dry
2. Observing grass growing
3. Viewing old people plowing

Your not going to like sandblasting with any 5hp compressor.

Blasting that trailer to a gray metal state with a little compressor and a crummy siphon blaster would take days if not weeks..


BTW Pat, the TIP 99/ model 100 like you and I have was sold by TIP not TP. They (TP) used to be the source of the scatblast cabinets that TIP sold. TIP went out of business quite a few years ago. I'm not totaly sure, but I would bet that Brutmfg made the TIP line of pressure blasters and were just resold by TIP. I Got my 99er new from TIP in 1985 they are a good little units. The model 100 and the 99er's were made on the same line the model 100 got the ASME cert and tag and the 99er's didn't.

William....

 

[PAToyota]

BTW Pat, the TIP 99/ model 100 like you and I have was sold by TIP not TP. They (TP) used to be the source of the scatblast cabinets that TIP sold. TIP went out of business quite a few years ago.

I was never clear on the situation there. You're right, my 99er has TiP (small "i") on it. But I was actually passing through Canfield, OH and knew of them from the Carlisle Car Shows so I stopped in for a few things. TP Tools is in the same building as TiP Tools was in at that time when I stopped. And they are still in the same place at the Spring and Fall Carlisle events. So I don't know what the transition was between the two and the whys and whatfores, but there is a definite progression from the one company to the other.

Why the pressure pot sandblasters were one item that didn't make it through the transition I have no idea...

 

[nissan_crawler]

Got any more details on this beast?

It's in the show your compression thread.

Dream on, a 5hp compressor will puke its guts out sandblasting. They are just not big enough ... unless you enjoy

1. Watching paint dry
2. Observing grass growing
3. Viewing old people plowing

Your not going to like sandblasting with any 5hp compressor.

Maybe, but I don't think so. I've sandblasted plenty with 6.4 cfm @ 90 p.s.i. I don't think the 18 cfm @ 100 p.s.i. will be any trouble at all.