Re: [FWDLK] Sandblasting - Tool suggestions wanted.

Hello All,
I only have one warning when it comes to sandblasting.  NEVER EVER sandblast body panels. They will warp beyond repair VERY quickly.  This also applies to aluminum parts.  You will erode them away very quickly.  As for compressors, I have a Black Max I bought from Sam's a few years ago,  It is 5 HP, twin cylinder, Single stage with a 60 gallon upright tank.  It has been all I have ever needed to blast, paint and run a wide variety of air tools.  Cheap too.

Enjoy!
Charles.
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> From: Roger Howard <rhoward@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2001/10/05 Fri AM 08:34:24 EDT
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Sandblasting - Tool suggestions wanted.
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> My mechanic told me to stay away from Cambell-hausfeld because they have cast-iron heads and are therefore unrebuildable. I probably have my facts twisted here.
> I bought the Puma setup w/ 50 gallon tank. I think it came from TIP (see Hemmings). I know my sandblaster came from TIP.
>  My compressor is single stage, runs on 220V and works well for occasional work, including some sandblasting of small parts. It sufficed for the bodyman who did SO much work on my car in my garage...all of his tools were air-powered. It ran very often,  and he often had to wait until it would catch up (50 gallons was not enough storage for his constant needs). At his shop, he has a two stage 220V  with probably 200 gallon storage tank.
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: James
>   To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>   Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 10:18 PM
>   Subject: [FWDLK] Sandblasting - Tool suggestions wanted.
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>   I am interested in getting a compressor so I can start sandblasting. What sort of output should I seek? What are some do's and don'ts? What is a economical, yet efficient setup for a shade tree mechanic?
>
>   Thanks for any tips.
>
>   James
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My mechanic told me to stay away from Cambell-hausfeld because they have cast-iron heads and are therefore unrebuildable. I probably have my facts twisted here.

I bought the Puma setup w/ 50 gallon tank. I think it came from TIP (see Hemmings). I know my sandblaster came from TIP.

My compressor is single stage, runs on 220V and works well for occasional work, including some sandblasting of small parts. It sufficed for the bodyman who did SO much work on my car in my garage...all of his tools were air-powered. It ran very often, and he often had to wait until it would catch up (50 gallons was not enough storage for his constant needs). At his shop, he has a two stage 220V with probably 200 gallon storage tank.

----- Original Message -----

From: James

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 10:18 PM

Subject: [FWDLK] Sandblasting - Tool suggestions wanted.

I am interested in getting a compressor so I can start sandblasting. What sort of output should I seek? What are some do's and don'ts? What is a economical, yet efficient setup for a shade tree mechanic?

Thanks for any tips.

James