Corey:
I have a small benchtop blast cabinet and use a Sears 5 gal. compressor. My
recommendation to you is to buy the best and biggest compressor you can
afford. I usually have to let the compressor build up pressure a few times
before each job is finished.
I bought the compressor from a neighbor in my business park for only $25 so
I'll live with with it. IMHO!
Walt Fogle
'69 TR6
Woodinville, WA
>
>Looking for the List's opinion (again) for a tool recommendation: Blast
>Cabinet.
>
>I recently purchased a 1971 Triumph Stag, and dismantling it for a ground
>up restoration. The car has been sitting for over 15 years, and many of
>the parts need work (i.e., part washer bath, re-plating, or re-finishing).
>I figured a "Blast cabinet" would be a good investment, given the shear
>number of part requiring attention.
>I own a Porter Cable compressor (2 HP, 4 Gal. Model #CF2400, 8.3 SCFM @
>40psi ; 6.1 SCFM @ 90psi).
>
>I searched Harbor Freight
>(http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?CategoryID=505&pricetype=)
>for ideas... and found a couple there, but not sure what will work best
>with my compressor and needs.
>
>Models vary widely on features, size and compressor requirements (top
>versus side openings; air flow versus working pressure; canister dust
>collector versus hopper) - and I'm confused.
>
>Your assistance please.
>Thanks everyone.
>
>samples:
>Central Pneumatic
>ITEM 1672-6VGA $79.99
> Required air pressure: 100 PSI
> Required air flow: 5 CFM
>
>ITEM 45411-1VGA $89.99
> Working pressure: 80-120 PSI
>
>
>Corey Sherman
>cm.sherman@verizon.net
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