[Shop-talk] Pressure blasters?

[John T. Blair]

At 11:06 PM 9/28/2009, David C. wrote:

 >Has anyone used one of the Harbor Freight variety of pressure
 >sandblasters? .....

I also have one and agree with Doug.  The only problem I had with mine was
the original water trap was missing a part.  Unfortunately, the local 
store couldn't
give me just the part.  I ended up buying another water trap.

Also I've had problem with the valves also.  But if you think about 
it, it makes
sense.  I need to replace them.

You will need additional nozzels.  I have bought some of the "dead man" nozzels
from HF, for about $10.  These are a lot nicer than trying to turn 
off the valves
when you want to stop blasting for a few seconds and turn a part or something.
The only problem with them, is there is just a small rubber bladder that will
crack/break, etc.  The part is listed in the manual, I haven't tried 
to order just
the tubes.  But that might be worth doing.

John

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