Sandblasting
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From: virginia beach
Sandblasting
I just got a air compressor from my Grandmas and i was wondering how i could sandblast with it? I need to blast some paint on door jams etc on my 68 f100. I got the manual for it but it really doesnt have any info about sandblasting. Its Campbell Hausfeld, Cast Iron Series and the info on it says:
125 PSI Maximum
20 Gallon Tank
8.1 CFM @40 PSI
6.4 CFM @90 PSI
120/240 Volts
15/7.5 Amps
125 PSI Maximum
20 Gallon Tank
8.1 CFM @40 PSI
6.4 CFM @90 PSI
120/240 Volts
15/7.5 Amps
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Joined: Jan 2008
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Sandblasting
I have practically the same A/C it ISN'T big enough to use as a sandblaster *Continuely*
IMHO It's not worth it, for Major sanding.
Small thin painted items only.
You will have to be doing it in spurts(2-3minutes) then wait for the tank to fill back up to full pressure.
Besides you will also need a *Water Trap* on the air line before it gets into the hose,Otherwise ...Well,I'm sure you know why.
In Calgary,We have a couple of places that specialize in letting people come and sandblast to their hearts content.
It's commercial sandblasting company that has 4 units to Sandblast ANYTHING.
They supply all the safety gear,sand,actually Everything yo need.
They charge $40/hr or $10 for every 15 Minute period.
Dennis
Oh....Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving Up MY Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
IMHO It's not worth it, for Major sanding.
Small thin painted items only.
You will have to be doing it in spurts(2-3minutes) then wait for the tank to fill back up to full pressure.
Besides you will also need a *Water Trap* on the air line before it gets into the hose,Otherwise ...Well,I'm sure you know why.
In Calgary,We have a couple of places that specialize in letting people come and sandblast to their hearts content.
It's commercial sandblasting company that has 4 units to Sandblast ANYTHING.
They supply all the safety gear,sand,actually Everything yo need.
They charge $40/hr or $10 for every 15 Minute period.
Dennis
Oh....Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving Up MY Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
Ive never seen one bigger than this one before. Its huge ( at least i though for an aircompressor)
New User
Joined: Dec 2001
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Sandblasting
Hi
i sand blasted my frame with a Craftsman Professional series Air
compressor that is 6hp 33 gal tank..never missed a beat, but i was
told that my compressor wasnt big enough either..go figure
it did the job!
i sand blasted my frame with a Craftsman Professional series Air
compressor that is 6hp 33 gal tank..never missed a beat, but i was
told that my compressor wasnt big enough either..go figure
it did the job!
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Joined: Oct 2000
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From: All over Texas
Sandblasting
I did my whole frame and tons of miscellaneous parts with a 5hp 20-gallon compressor. It worked just fine with a little patience. You're compressor will easily get the job done.
Be careful what you intend to blast. I wouldn't do anything that you want to look really good with a fine finish because the sand can cause pitting. Blasting is good for undercarriage components.
Be careful what you intend to blast. I wouldn't do anything that you want to look really good with a fine finish because the sand can cause pitting. Blasting is good for undercarriage components.
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From: Gainesville, FL
Sandblasting
CRJ,
Your compressor will work fine. Realize that sandblasting is tedious and to sandblast large surface areas is punishing, crueling work. Concentrate your snadblasting where you can't sand with a offset orbital or chemical strip, if you have to. Use it to get into the cracks or get into pitted areas that your not going to cutout completely.
Good Luck, Have Fun
KingFisher
Your compressor will work fine. Realize that sandblasting is tedious and to sandblast large surface areas is punishing, crueling work. Concentrate your snadblasting where you can't sand with a offset orbital or chemical strip, if you have to. Use it to get into the cracks or get into pitted areas that your not going to cutout completely.
Good Luck, Have Fun
KingFisher
