Bobby,
I did the portable blaster thing when I redid my Spit. Looking bask, I don't
know what I would have done without it. I also did the Drill/brush on some
parts. Believe me, there is no comparison. As to the compressor, well, there
are lots of other uses for them.
Joe Curry
Bobby Whitaker wrote:
> I am considering buying a portable sandblaster similar to the ones available
> in the Harbor Freight catalog (www.harborfreight.com) to aid in the
> frame-off restoration of my '72 TR6.
>
> Considering that I would need to buy an air compressor as well as the
> sandblasting unit, is this additional cost and equipment worth it to be able
> to sandblast the frame, suspension parts, the tub, etc. as opposed to
> stripping parts with a wire wheel attached to a drill? Is sandblasting that
> much better?
>
> In addition to sandblasting and spraying paint, what other uses can a
> compressor be put to in the complete restoration of a car? Can you tell I'm
> looking for justification to make this purchase?
>
> Bobby Whitaker
> 72 TR6 CC78127
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