Thaks Vic. i run a starter/alternator/generator shop, and I have a
blast cabinet. and use it quite a bit. I don't go over 90 psi because
theres no need for me to do so. Thats one reason I have quite a large
volume tank. Actually the main compressor tank plus a 500 gal propane
tank. Actually I don't even need a compressor that heavy, but I bought
it cheap, so therefore economicly it's been well worth the overkill. No
way can I outrun my compressor with my blast cabinet.

I've thought of the idea of sand blasting the trailer, I can push it up
to 175 psi. with no problem, but I'd have to do it out of doors, which
means I'd need to run quite a bit of hose and use a whole bunch of
sand. I agree that glass bead is a lot nicer and does a really neat
job, but at about 24 bucks a bag compared to $6 for sand. it's more
economical to go the cheap route. I was thinking the chisel would be
better because I can use it in the warehouse when it's 20 degrees
outside with snow blowing up the pazoo.



Vic Smith wrote:
On 13 Nov 2006 18:12:54 -0800, wrote:

Oh, believe me, Tom. it deffinately can. 10 hp v twin dual stage with
750 gal. of storage capacity. I think it would out run me..... ?:

In that case, if the needle gun doesn't do, you can roll that trailer
on a tarp and sand blast it.
BTW, I've cleaned plenty of metal, and the nicest equipment I've
used for small stuff is a blast box blowing glass beads. Won't take
metal off and does a polish finish. Wasn't mine, it was at Beaver
Heat Treat in Oregon, where I worked for a short while.
But if I did a lot of metal cleaning I'd set up such a box.

--Vic