-> About compressors. I wouldn't get a whimpy compressor and watch
->the duty cycle! If you pick up an air tool catalog, you can see the cfm
->required to run the various tools you are interested in. I would
->compare cfm and duty cycle above all else when picking a compressor. I
->would think an oil-less type would have a pretty small capacity. If you
->just want to paint, look into one of those high volume, low pressure
->paint sprayers which have the turbine driven air supply. If you want
->to sand blast, you'll need a BIG compressor or a lot of patience.
->
Compresors: We've been here. The result: Buy the biggest one you can
afford.
There are no good compromises. Get one with at least a 20 gallon tank,
60 if you don't have to move it anywhere.
-> Has anyone invested in a bead blasting cabinet? I have been
->looking at a couple of brands (TIP mostly) but can't really find a
->model I like. Most people I have talked to say top loading is a must,
->as it is very hard to put heavy things in side door. What size cabinet
->would you recommend? Any brand suggestions?
->
I spent part of last weekend putting one together out of a kit for a
friend of
mine. Basically, for ~$300.00, they sent you the gloves, window, blaster,
material,
and all the hardware you'd ever need. You supply the box (plywood or sheet
metal)
stand, and a shop vac. Build it as large as you like. They built a side-load big
enough to get a Spitfire engine block into. Works great, took a weekend to build
out of 3/4ply and I welded up a stand out of angle iron.
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