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Title: sandblaster Post by: jimmy_ute on February 28, 2007, 05:41:10 AM Hi dose anyone no if this size sandblaster will do the job to sandblast paint and rust off .......\
Sand capacity approx 10 gallons or 45 litres Highly efficient design with 80 to 90 % of air speed attained Built in water trap Built in Pressure Gauge 9 foot delivery hose 6" Rubber Wheels Operating Pressure 60 PSI to 125 PSI Includes spare ceramic tips cheers jimmy Title: Re: sandblaster Post by: Brad on February 28, 2007, 12:09:37 PM Jimmy .
Here's a pic of the one I'm using . Specs seem about the same , cost about $140 from Trade Tools. (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i79/bradley241/P1010146.jpg) It can be a bugger to use trying to get the valve settings right and as you use the sand I find I constantly have to adjust the valve settings >:(. I have a Renigade RP 16 with three cylinders and It struggles to keep up with air demand at around 130 psi . It certainly blows of the paint and rust with a working area of about 30 to 40 cm @ 130 psi but air supply is a problem. I find it best to hit a bit then let air build up. @ 60 psi you can hold your hand in front of it. Sand costs about $25 to $30 per 20 kilo bag depending on supplier and twice used needs to be chucked or sieved , which is a very time consuming process. I also had a hard time finding the right size mesh for the sieve. A full pot lasts about 20 to 35 minuets depending on valve settings. It also makes a LOT of dust and sand gets jammed into every f#*@'n where IMHO It's good for doing small to medium parts but I'm doing the whole car and would recommend a larger unit for such a job. Any more questions just ask. Brad . PS The brass fittings on mine were rubbish and broke easily. |