You have to order the plans from them for $7.50 if you want to see them
(or get some guy on this list to make you a photocopy).
To quote their catalogue: "Nozzles and air jets can be changed, depending
on your air compressor. If you have a 3HP compressor (7 cfm), your best
choice is probably the small nozzle. If you have a 5HP compressor (15-20
cfm), use a medium nozzle." Etc.
John Middlesworth
On Mon, 19 Jan 1998, John Runge wrote:
> Brad,
>
> I looked at TIPs site and saw no plans. Are the plans in their catalog?
> Also, what is the minimum compressor one can use for sand/bead blasting?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
> '58 potential TR3A (like, maybe I'll start tomorrow!)
> '61 donor
>
>
> At 07:11 AM 1/19/98 -0600, you wrote:
> >Andy,
> >
> >>
> >> Did TIP provide these plans for a price or did they come with a
> >> sandblaster you bought? Asking because I'd be interested in building
> >> one myself. Already own a sandblaster though.
> >>
> >>
> >> Andy
> >
> >Here's a list of the materials you have to buy, I took this off
> >their plans.
> >
> >0) Plans $7.50
> >1) 2 sheets 3/4 x 4x8 plywood $50
> >2) 2 - 2x2 10' long $5
> >3) 3 pieces of 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 angle 10' long $15
> >4) expanded metal 24 x 34 $10
> >5) 4 hinges $5
> >6) Siphon tube (buy theirs, it works great) $22
> >7) Tempered glass 12 x 24 $18
> >8) cabinet gloves (I bought theirs) $24
> >9) Siphon tube hose 36" x 5/8 $3
> >10) Door latch $5
> >11) foam gasket for door $5
> >12) foam gasket for glass $5
> >13) lighting supplies - spotlight $15
> >14) Bottom trap door spring (I didn't do this)
> >15) Vacuum (very important)(good shop vac)
> >16) Blasting gun $45
> >17) wood screws
> >18) Nails
> >19) screws
> >20) Glove flanges for mounting to cabinet $9
> >
> >Your biggest expense is the compressor and since you already have
> >one the worst is over.
> >
> >You can make the cabinet with hand power tools and
> >misc hand tools. I think as long as you follow their directions you
> >can't go wrong. Well worth the trouble to make. Took me about 2
> >days to build it. I haven't used glass bead yet, although I have
> >some. I'm still in the rust removal stage on my dodge truck.
> >However it will get another workout when I start my TR4.
> >
> >One thing I found real important, at least here in Nebraska, was a
> >real good moisture trap. I had troubles off and on because of the
> >humid summer until I put one on. Then problems went away.
> >
> >Hope this helps
> >
> >Brad
> >
> >1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
> >1964 TR4 (coming soon!)
> >1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108
> >
> >
>
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