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Re: media blaster recommendations? (archive)
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Posted by dhs on March 18, 2001 at 18:09:14:

In Reply to: media blaster recommendations? posted by canada matt on March 18, 2001 at 16:29:20:

tip tools www.tiptools - they have spinned of their sand blasters to a seperate company. Not sure of their 'new' name. You will have to email tip to get one of their catalogs. I have an old one of these.

eastwood www.eastwoodco.com - also sells some. These are rebadged from another manufacturer, not tip though.

Whatever you decide, remember that these things are air hungry. 12 cfm is minimum for most with 15+ preferable. Nozzle size can be changed to accomodate smaller compressors, but bellow 10 cfm and w/o a large tank you are gonna be severely taxing your compressor. Also make sure that the blaster that you buy has wear components easily available. Many parts wear quickly with coarse abrasives (further taxing your compressor).

When blasting safety is important. Make sure your set-up is in good condition (if buying used) and wear a good protective respirator (this is an absolut must if using sand).

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