[Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop

[Herbert Miller]

A couple of points. 
1. get a top loader if at all possible. Much easier to clean, change media,
service internal hardware.
2. add a second light on the other side if you only have one.
3. the plastic films used to protect the glass are useless. Get a tempered
glass cut at your hardware store once a year.
4. get some plastic media for things like carbs, distributors.  Glass beads
leave a chalky surface. Plastic media gives a finish very close to original.
5. make a wire basket about the size of a coffee can out of 1/4 inch
hardware cloth for small parts, nuts and bolts. Blast, shake basket , blast
until               clean.

Herb Miller   

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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:48 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop

There is near universal agreement on a blast cabinet.   This week I 
completed the 220v line for my $150, 60 gal Craig's List Special compressor.

There is a large range of sizes and prices for blast cabinets.  What 
features are essential?  Does anyone use cheap sand instead of glass beads?

Michael Rowe 
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