I use a TIP Blaster that holds 50 pounds of sand (I think it's a model 99).
It has a "pull-up" fill stopper, not a threaded cap that gets hard to open
when sand gets in the threads. It also has about 10' of hose, which can be
to short at times. I've had it for 20 years and it works great. I looked
TIP up on line www.tptools.com and didn't see the "99'er" in there
catalog...did they discontinue them?
Mike Boteler
'56 4400 Stake
'56 6400 Stake
'56 8400 Wrecker w/Holmes 525
'56 9200 Tractor w/Allison Automatic
'57 10500 Fire Truck
Hughesville, MD
http://www.chevytrucks.org/mikesgarage/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Will & Merrisa Nelle" <wmnelle@sbcglobal.net>
To: <old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 11:31 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] sandblaster questions
> I'm getting ready to purchase a pressurized sandblaster for doing frame
> and body blasting. I would like some input before I make a selection
> though. Can anyone give some input as to an adequate tank size. I have
> been debating between the 10 and 20 gallon tanks. Is the 10 adequate,
> or is the convenience of a 20 gallon worth the extra cost. Too, I am
> looking for some input with the Clarke brand. Are they decent quality?
> Not looking for Snap On type stuff, but don't want Harbor Freight junk
> either.
>
> Will Nelle
> Longview, TX
> '51 & '53 3600 Chevy
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