John,
Mine is rated at 8 cu ft/ sec, and it is no where near enough for
proper cabinet use. I think you need at least 12 cu ft / sec @ 100 +
lbs / sq inch
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "John Reidy" <John at dataserv.co.za>
To: "Spridgets (E-mail)" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 03 October 2001 08:18
Subject: RE: More Sandblast cabinet suggestions requested (the topic I
won't let die!!!)
> Hi Guys
> Does anyone have any idea how much air is needed for home sand
blasting?
> I have got a small workbench type blaster and each with a 1.5 HP
motor on
> the compressor, about 3-5 minutes is all I get before I have to
leave it to
> build up pressure again.
> It has been said to me that I will need a compressor with at least a
7-8 hp
> motor on it to do the job properly. That makes a bit of a mockery of
"home
> workshop".
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> John Reidy
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