Stonebreaker Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) I have really been debating getting this as a media blaster...any input on it? I know it's cheap but its within my budget until I get back from my injury.The tip looks a bit suspect..maybe i can change it out? http://www.harborfreight.com/15-lb-portable-soda-blaster-66742.html Edited June 30, 2010 by Stonebreaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Ahoy Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I like that! I'm assuming you pressurize it with a standard air compressor first, and then you're ready to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonebreaker Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) Yeah and it probably would need a in-line filter system to keep moisture out...should have one anyways on the compressor to extend the life on any pnuematic tools. JP if u look down the page of the link the bicarb is there. Edited June 30, 2010 by Stonebreaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Stonebreaker- It looks lke it might do. My few concerns... what sort of air compressor do you have? If it has oil in the crankcase, as opposed to an oil-less compressor, you will need a filter to keep the oil out of the air line. Oil in the air line will gum up a sand blaster. Its called a coalescing fitler. I got mine at Grainger, I think. My other concern is that the bicarb is medium grain. For a lot of stuff this will be fine, but eventually you might want to go smaller grain stuff. But hey, for a hundred bucks... give it a try. If it doesn't work you can open up a sand blasting window etching business for the young kids and their fancy cars. And report back to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonebreaker Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 I have a 110 gallon oil compressor with a triple filteration system (I cast iron piped my entire woodshop with air at every station as well as ceiling drops all over the place) and a small pancake oiless that I use most for trim work on site to finish out a piece. Its about a 3 or 5 gallon one. I know that I shouldnt go cheap with tools (or at least has been my experience so far) But, for the first time in a long time I'm forced to cut corners. Does anyone have a recommendation for a GOOD and somewhat inexpensive system then? I hate dumping money into things that just wind up sucking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanm Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I wouldnt suggest that blaster as it looks like a high pressure system which would be ok for fast bulk removal but would destroy details on anything smaller. You would be better off looking for a suction type blaster as they are far more adjustable on the air pressure and abraisive flows. Sean Rock kickers of the world unite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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