[TR] blaster info

[Randall]

> If it is one thing I have learned over the years is that in 
> order to do a good job one needs good quality tools and the 
> right tool for the job. Sometimes going to HF for a cheap 
> tool turns out to be a waste of time and $.

Not really disagreeing with you, Bob, but I feel I have to reply that I'm
pretty happy with my $80 HF el-cheapo blast cabinet.  I did have to add a
light, but I found a used under-cabinet fluorescent lying around that I
think I paid $8 for; plus a clamp-type grommet that I salvaged from the
trash some years ago.  

The cabinet does leak a bit but most of that is from my forgetting to clean
around the door before opening it.  The supplied gun & feed work well enough
for me (once I figured out that I was trying to be too stingy with media).
And I don't see any way it could leak around the window (probably because
it's a different model than you have)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45411

I don't wear a mask, because there doesn't seem to be any dust in my face or
eyes.  Oh yeah, I did install a fancy filter in the air outlet ... one of
those stainless steel scrub balls from the kitchen sink (used) <G>

No doubt the Eastwood unit is better, and I certainly wouldn't mind having
more working space inside ... of course I also wouldn't mind having a larger
garage/shop to put it and all the other toys in as well.  But for now, I'm
happy with paying 1/4 the price for 1/2 the working platform.

Randall