From: Steve & Jeanne Keith (cckw@comcast.net)
Date: Tue Oct 14 2003 - 17:39:28 PDT
RE the web site: http://www.speedprint.com/Deves50/Sandblasting.html
His recommendation for a 15 hp compressor is dead wrong. You cannot
purchase a 15 hp electric anything that does not run on 3 phase electricity!
You have single phase in your house. Getting 3 phase could cost $1000's of
dollars (yes I know of the rotary etc converters) to have it brought into
your
local area.
If a 5-7 hp 2 stage compressor cannot do the job, you need a gas or diesel
one. I would also disagree with his idea that siphon blaster are only 1/4 as
fast. I would say from my experience, 1/10 as good/fast.
Steve AKA Dr Deuce
10? # siphon blaster
10? # pressure blaster
40? # pressure blaster
200? # pressure blaster
siphon blaster cabinet
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul A. Thomas" <bluewhale@jaxkneppers.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 7:10 PM
Subject: [MV] Air Compressor Recommendation?
> This list is great! I have received the opinions of perhaps two dozen
> listers regarding their thoughts and experiences with different types of
> abrasive blasting and the manufacturers of the equipment. Based on what I
> can do now and those suggestions, I'm going to buy a Skat 960 cabinet
soon.
>
> However my 9 month old portable air compressor is not up to the job, not
> even with a small carbide tip on the gun. When I have no other idea what
> to do I usually go to Sears and see what they have, then buy what I need (
> hopefully ). Could anyone give me their thoughts on brand and type of air
> compressor to look at for this? I found a number of opinions about
> blasting and air compressors on line, but found this one echoed what
> listers were saying closely so thought to TRY to use his recommendations..
>
> http://www.speedprint.com/Deves50/Sandblasting.html
>
> However I'm not going to be doing anywhere near the volume he does, so am
> currently considering a Sears unit with an 80 Gal tank, a 7 horse two
stage
> engine, 240 volt. Puts out 16-18 CFM at 100-175 PSI. Overkill perhaps
for
> the blasting cabinet, but I also will be using a pressurized gun on parts
> of the trucks which will not fit into the cabinet, so the extra power will
> probably come in handy.
>
> Thanks for all of the responses. I don't like spending money, but when I
> have to do it I really dislike wasting it on something that doesn't work
> well. :}
>
>
> Paul
> MVPA# 24986
> '53 REO M35 Fire Conversion
> '53 AEC Chevy 3/4 Ton
> www.paulathomas.com/images
>
>
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