I'm doing up an old car and there are a few rusty parts, in the way of suspension, engine etc and other bits, have made enquires to out source but after looking around thought, maybe I should get a sandblasting cabinet and do it myself. How good are the small benchtop models, how quick or good are they, or should I splash out and get something better? thanks in advance .
peanuts37,
Sep 13, 6:37pm
Years ago when I played with motor bikes I found it a lot cheaper and just as good getting it done by a local headstone maker believe it or not.
toyboy3,
Sep 13, 9:37pm
, Getting the home compressor to make enough wind to drive it is the problem
socram,
Sep 14, 4:25am
I have one, but as I bought it very secondhand, the gloves have virtually rotted out and as above, you need you need a decent compressor. I have to keep waiting for mine to build up pressure and it only lasts a minute or two.
Great for small parts, but as above, probably a lot easier, quicker and cheaper to get it done elsewhere.
rsr72,
Sep 14, 5:24am
For small parts I have used a Snap-On air line blaster like a spray-gun type with a ceramic nozzle, and dry filtered sand in the cannister. It worked well on an 8cu ft compressor. Will post a pic if I can dig it out.
Word of caution, don't use just any old sand in it if you get one. Use proper garnet or beads, something with very low or no silica content. Silica and sandblasting is very very bad for your health.
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