Need a new sandblaster handle
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From: East KY
Need a new sandblaster handle
I've got a decent sandblaster from Northern Tool. I have to do some more blasting, and I've literally worn out the cheap squeeze valve/dead man handle that came with it. Look over me if I'm getting this terminology wrong. My friend has a handle that I love. I think it's called a Cougar? valve. Where can I get a good quality valve with a gate-type on/off mechanism as opposed to that stupid squeeze type valve with the rubber block on the end that is constantly shifting around and letting sand escape as it moves and wears out?
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Here's a place that sells "Cougar" blasting parts parts
http://www.brutmfg.com/pdf/brut-manu...ng-catalog.pdf
http://www.brutmfg.com/pdf/brut-manu...ng-catalog.pdf
I'll have the Roast Duck
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From: Northshore, MN
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No, I either use my cheapie siphon feed in my blasting booth and bigger jobs I borrow my neighbor's home made pressure pot. With the pressure pot the sand has to be absolutely clean, dry and sifted. It tends to plug up very easily. After I get frustrated I haul the cheapie siphon feed out to finish the job.
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Yeah that's over half of what I paid for the whole thing. They're sure proud of them! That would buy a lot of sand.
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I'll have the Roast Duck
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From: Northshore, MN
Only wearing a parka besides, lol.
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yes, not impressed with the lesser priced ones. Would pay more for a good one if I thought it wouldn't do the same thing. Its a pretty tough operating enviroment for any valve.
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Doc, go here: TP Tools & Equipment
A couple of years ago I was faced with the same dilemma as you and I found this place. I converted my trigger controlled gun to a trigger-less siphon feed and piped up a foot switch to control the air going to the gun. The valve only controls the air, sand does not run through the valve. My nozzles now last much longer. I bought a few spares when I did the conversion and they last so long I forget where I put the spares.
A couple of years ago I was faced with the same dilemma as you and I found this place. I converted my trigger controlled gun to a trigger-less siphon feed and piped up a foot switch to control the air going to the gun. The valve only controls the air, sand does not run through the valve. My nozzles now last much longer. I bought a few spares when I did the conversion and they last so long I forget where I put the spares.