Re: [Amc-list] Blast it all...

["Daniel G. Ritzinger" <danritz@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Buy extra window shields for the cabinet, you'll need them.".

I modified my purchased blast cabinet to use 12" x 12" glass (1/8" thick) 
which I purchase off-the-shelf from the local hardware store.  Lasts way 
longer than any plastic ones, and costs way less.

Many years ago, while the kids were still home and I had more time than 
money, I built my own sandblast cabinet from 5/8" plywood to use for 
blasting larger items.  Basically constructed a wood cube roughly 24" x 24" 
x 24" with the top hinged and slanted for easier viewing.  The bottom had a 
large hole, over which I installed 1x2 slats about 4" apart, with regular 
metal screening (as in window/door screens) over the top to filter the sand 
as it left the unit.  I purchased a Craftsman sandblaster with a bin, using 
the gun inside the blaster, and placing the bin below the screen to catch 
the used/screened sand and recycle it.  I set up the hinged lid to use 
replaceable 12" x 12" glass panes, and installed some large rubber gloves in 
two round holes that I cut in the front.  I cut a hole in the back, toward 
the top, and installed an old Studebaker heater fan that I had laying around 
to exhaust the dust when blasting, attaching flexible dryer exhaust hose to 
move the dust out of the vicinity.  I ran the motor from a 12 volt battery 
charger (it was a 6-volt motor, but still works to this day).  I originally 
installed a couple of incandescent bulbs inside fruit jars on the inside, 
updating those several years ago to one of the fluorescent plastic-enclosed 
trouble lights.  I did a -LOT- of blasting with this cabinet, and though the 
wood does show wear, it's still holding up great and I still use it to blast 
items that don't fit inside my smaller purchased cabinet which I have in my 
garage workshop; the larger one is in one of my larger storage sheds with my 
hydraulic press and other less-frequently used shop tools.

Dan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 10:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Blast it all...


>I bought a TP tools blast cabinet a few years ago. I also got the vac 36
> dust collector, with hepa filter.
> No dust in the shop when I use the blast cabinet. TP Tools have some great
> stuff look them up at
> http://www.tptools.com/
> I use a water filter/dryer and drain the compressor tank ALL the time. Key
> ingredients for
> a long tank/compressor life. Elevate the piping that the air passes 
> through
> and put a water /dirt leg
> with a drain at the bottom. Drain it regularly.
> Get a good ceramic nozzle or even better get a carbide nozzle.
> Clean blasting media is very important to good fast work. Fresh blasting
> media will cure the "dang this is
> taking a long time blues. After blasting for a half hour or an hour 
> compare
> the nozzle and tip to a new one,
> you may be surprised at how quickly it wears out.
> Buy extra window shields for the cabinet, you'll need them.
> Good lighting is crucial.
> Clean off all the grease and oil before blasting.
> Don't blast during high humidity days.
> And last but most important, wear your PPG (personal protective gear)
> I wear eye, hearing protection and a dust mask just to be sure.
> DON'T USE SILICA SAND FROM THE LUMBER YARD. YOU'LL GET SILICOSIS OF THE
> LUNGS.
> Crushed auto glass cuts rust pretty fast.
> Read TP Tools section on blasting in their catalog, it's very informative.
>
> Armand
>
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