I have that blaster. It works OK, not quite as good as a friends $400 TIP
with deadman and carbide nozzle. That ball valve just doesn't last. Fitting on
the bottom also wore through. Be very careful with the threaded top. Any sand
left there will pick up. Had to cut the original off and weld a new one on.
I also have only a single stage compressor. This is the real weak link. It
just can't keep up. Very frustrating if you are trying to do a lot of blasting.
Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
W&D wrote:
> Just received a Harbor Freight catalog offering a 40 pound, pressurized
> blaster for $99.99 (down from $129.99). It has a nozzle end shut off valve
> (not dead man type), gauge, water trap, ceramic nozzle, 9' hose, etc.
> "Central Pneumatic" = off shore, I'm sure.
>
> Has anybody tried one of these units? Is 40 lbs. of sand enough not to be a
> hassle? Will my 5 hp, 50 gal. single stage compressor keep up with it in a
> reasonable manner?
>
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Oh, they're also offering free shipping. Can't beat the price!
>
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> Whitney Haist
> Orinda, CA
> Chevy Trucks: 2-'46s & a '39
> www.jps.net/haist/artdeco.htm
>
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