Hi,
Your last 3 words said it all. I am very careful what I purchase from
those folks. I have sub minimal expectations. You can't beat the
price. Then again, you would have been better off buying some kitty
litter and a paper bag. Place the item to be sand blasted inside the
bag with the kitty litter and shake real hard. That won't work either.
Guy
Tempe, AZ
stebharvey wrote:
>List,
>I purchased a Northern Tool ($200.00) sandblasting pressure vessel kit a few
>weeks ago. The assembly directions caused great laughter due to the
>Chinese/English instructions. I powered up the unit (65 psi) and found an air
>leak at the spray hose to tank connection. Turned out to be a cracked fitting
>on the hose. Got a replacement hose with fitting made for 20.00. Hooked up
>the hose and pressure tested the unit. The main air line hose (1/4") had a
>small leak. I tightened the hose and the fitting broke. Spent 2 hours today
>running around and found a napa store that made up hyd. hose. Has one build
>for $16.00. Attached the new hose and started sandblasting. The fitting from
>the spray hose to the gun handle was leaking. Tightened the fitting and it
>broke. I'm screwed! Now I have to build or buy a replacement gun. What's funny
>is that I'm quoting the writing of several operator manuals for Northern tool
>equipment that's built here in the U.S. and I'm getting great response from
>the engineering people who want a good understandable document. I'm amazed at
>the lack of concern as to the quality of their imported crap.
>
>Steve Harvey
>
>Roadster content: Project is at a stand still.
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