Astro_Al Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Anyone got one? Recommended? What's it running off? Any thoughts on media for rusty/painted steel? The only one I can find so far is the Sealey one for about 350. There used to be a company who advertised in the back of some of the mags, but I can't remember the name. Or are 'domestic' ones all carp? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 make one?- I'll dig out that lance for you Al, the rest of it is a booth, hopper and pickup, compressor, air dryer and see Andy for the elbow length industrial rubber gloves have a look in the frosts catalogue and buy/copy theirs - you need big lungs on the compressor though if you want to get posh you need an augur feeding the shot up to a hopper so it can be sieved to remove small children that may otherwise clog up the lance. I might have some shot kicking about to get you started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 Yup. Sounds like the voice of reason - I can make a hell of a hopper for that 350 squids Sealey want to steal. Compressor isn't bad - think it'll be ok. Any idea where I can get me some hoses and bits? Al. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Halfrauds sold a blasting hose - think it might have been sealey?!? just drop the suction pipe into the media and pull the trigger on the loud button. big bore hosing from the 'pressor to the lance or its gonna take all day, would have thought Hyphose could sort that? (try asking for Colin) ballvalves from the plumbing section make nice hi-flow shut off fittings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Hi Guys, Looking into making something to blast my axles and then everything else thats smaller. I was going to make up a coffin box big enough to take the axles and line it. Next fit a perspex screen, buy heavy duty gloves (proper gauntlets) and a gun (33893 or 94223 from screwfix). Any reasons why this won't work for what I need? Ideas or improvements appreciated........ Regards Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 If you have a big enough area then you dont even need the box, the guy who owns the field where some of my cars live shotblasted his truck chassis using an airline gun that draws from a bag or bucket of shot/sand, no reason why you cant do the same. Do it in a corner though, and wear a respirator, and dont forget to sweep up afterwards - the pit in the workshop is about two inches shallower now Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Only problem with the pot guns is constantly running out of shot if you extend the suction pipe and dump it into bucket of media then you can blast for a lot longer Blast rooms are the only area (outside his members only clubs) that Mr "M"'s leisure wear has actually proved appropriate Coffin idea works, the alternative would be a few sheets of clear builders polythene to form a tent, have the light on the outside, respirator on, and party away - that way the resultant nuclear fallout cloud will be minimised, trust me - its gonna get everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I've got a simple attachment for my pressure washer that uses block pavier sand to sand blast. It is a bit messy so I use it over the lawn but it takes paint and rust off anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 You can make a small cabinet out of an old dishwasher - put a window in the side with a couple of "portholes" below it for your arms. Load it via the door. You can get long rubber gauntlets to protect your arms & legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Ok, thinking on this again. Whats the cheapest way to get an effective system running? There are a couple of pick-up blast guns here: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/WELDAIR-SUPPLIES-...0QQfsubZ3055565 Are they gonna be what I need for cleaning off big bits (painted / rusty)? What do you do, connect the gun to the compressor and then stick the hose in a bucket of grit? Also, anyone know where I can get some kind of plastic sheeting that I can hang like 'curtains' fom the ceiling to 'seal' off an area for blasting? Normal crappy tarp - will it last? I don't fancy being limited by a cabinet. Cheers, Al. Blasting-newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I bought one of these from these people: One of These It knocks my old ACE gritblaster into a cocked hat, and got very good service too. Machine Mart are selling them at over £100 Those guns with a hose are awkward to get into close spaces. This unit has a cut-off valve on the nozzle (which you should regard as a consumable) which is a brilliant thing to have. The ceramic nozzles don't last long, but I've fitted one of my ACE tungsten carbide ones and it will last for ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Hmmm, looks good, and not too spendy - reckon I might give it a whirl. Recommendations are always useful! Thanks RTB. Looks like I'll give it a bash! Got any spare Carbide nozzles for me? Cheers Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS26 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I bought one of these from these people:One of These It knocks my old ACE gritblaster into a cocked hat, and got very good service too. Machine Mart are selling them at over £100 Those guns with a hose are awkward to get into close spaces. This unit has a cut-off valve on the nozzle (which you should regard as a consumable) which is a brilliant thing to have. The ceramic nozzles don't last long, but I've fitted one of my ACE tungsten carbide ones and it will last for ever. That DOES look good - but I only have a little one (compressor that is) at a quoted 9.5 CFM... The blurb on eBay says: Working Pressure : 60-125 psi & 6-25 cfm. Would you happen to know from experience whether this is any good at the lower end of the quoted flow requirements? Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 That DOES look good - but I only have a little one (compressor that is) at a quoted 9.5 CFM... The blurb on eBay says: Working Pressure : 60-125 psi & 6-25 cfm. Would you happen to know from experience whether this is any good at the lower end of the quoted flow requirements?Rog I use mine at 80 psi for paint & rust 'cos that's what my compressor (14cfm) will maintain with a 3mm nozzle. I've used it at 64 psi with fine media - no problem. At 90 psi it should shidt anything, depending on media. It's fitted with a self-draining water seperator which didn't close at the lower pressure so I had to close it manually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyrangie Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I bought one of these from these people:One of These It knocks my old ACE gritblaster into a cocked hat, and got very good service too. Machine Mart are selling them at over £100 Those guns with a hose are awkward to get into close spaces. This unit has a cut-off valve on the nozzle (which you should regard as a consumable) which is a brilliant thing to have. The ceramic nozzles don't last long, but I've fitted one of my ACE tungsten carbide ones and it will last for ever. Looks good, what size compressor (cfm) are you using with it? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Looks good, what size compressor (cfm) are you using with it?Bob 14 + 9 fridge compressors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Further to my last post, the nozzle vale has just worn through after about 10 potfulls. I'd recommend turning it round after 6 potfulls to even out the wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hmm, they look ideal but i'm not struck on £20 postage for a £65 item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hmm, they look ideal but i'm not struck on £20 postage for a £65 item Would £10 postage on a £75 item be better? It is quite heavy, 19 Kg which would be £12.46 standard parcels with Royal Mail which could take 3 days, this was next day delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Yes but i'm tight and would rather wait 3 days for it to arrive and pay less!, as it is i will have to collect from the depot as i'm out from 6 til 6 every day at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 You really have to consider the whole cost. Even with £20 delivery it's still £20 cheaper than going to Machine Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I,ve went a e about t t and asked a question before doing a search. I just seen this topic. As I said in my bit I got one of the small Sealy type hopper hose and gun. Seems to work well on my trial bits coil spring and its seat from a 110. Only real issue is containing the blasted grit. It tends to go every where. Quite like the washer idea the local amenity site is full of them. I want to be able to do wheel rims can they be done with the tires on if rubber was protected in some way??? I have a 3hp 150ltr compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I've done wheels with tyres on, the rubber doesn't really suffer. Just make sure they are inflated fully to stop grit getting under the bead. Protect the valve with a bit of rubber or plastic tube pushed over it. As for containing the grit, use a cabinet or build a blast room. Otherwise a few tarpaulins or even a tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 my local blasters recommended running a bead of silicone sealant round the bead to stop grit getting wedged in the gap where tyre meets rim, you can peel it off after you finish mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinny Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 when i left school i worked for uncle shotblasting using chilled iron or j blast copper slag sand depending on what key the paint wanted for doing aluminium wheels we used either sand if thay were going to be painted or glass beads which almost would polish alloy wheels we done steel wheels with sand or chilled iron if thay were going to be hot metal sprayed i done this for 4 years until i realised there was cleaner and more healthier jobs about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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