I can only say don't "cheap out". i bought one similar to model 38440-2VGA,
on the Harbour Freight link you supplied. It leaks horribly, there is no
dust collection system, so you can see in a very short time. I stick the
Shop Vac in the vent hole, which helps a bit. I intend to strip the thing
down, silicone all the seems, reinforce the lid and add some sort of built
in dust collection system before I use it again. The shop around this
machine is a complete mess of fine blasting dust. If I were to do it all
over agian I would spend more money and get a larger, more professional
unit, with a good dust collector, and really good lighting.
It really depends on how much use you figure you'll get out of it.
Brian
-----Original Message-----
From: cm.sherman@verizon.net
To: triumphs@autox.team.net; 6pack@autox.team.net; stag-digest@digest.net
Sent: 15/02/03 10:36 AM
Subject: Recommendations sought: Blast Cabinet
Looking for the List's opinion (again) for a tool recommendation: Blast
Cabinet.
I recently purchased a 1971 Triumph Stag, and dismantling it for a
ground
up restoration. The car has been sitting for over 15 years, and many of
the parts need work (i.e., part washer bath, re-plating, or
re-finishing).
I figured a "Blast cabinet" would be a good investment, given the shear
number of part requiring attention.
I own a Porter Cable compressor (2 HP, 4 Gal. Model #CF2400, 8.3 SCFM @
40psi ; 6.1 SCFM @ 90psi).
I searched Harbor Freight
(http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?CategoryID=505&price
type=)
for ideas... and found a couple there, but not sure what will work best
with my compressor and needs.
Models vary widely on features, size and compressor requirements (top
versus side openings; air flow versus working pressure; canister dust
collector versus hopper) - and I'm confused.
Your assistance please.
Thanks everyone.
samples:
Central Pneumatic
ITEM 1672-6VGA $79.99
Required air pressure: 100 PSI
Required air flow: 5 CFM
ITEM 45411-1VGA $89.99
Working pressure: 80-120 PSI
Corey Sherman
cm.sherman@verizon.net
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