Re: [FWDLK] media blaster tools

[Bryan Scott <scott1990@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I only have an occasional need for blasting, so I don't really want to spend 
too much money.  So, based on experiences out there, do the hand-held units 
work, or are they a waste of time?  Does anyone have any positive or 
negative experiences with them that they'd like to share?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Jones" <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] media blaster tools


> The "Free Standing" Units come in various wallet sizes, and are very handy 
> in the well equipped shop. You can buy them from glove Box door size to 
> Fender size. But sooner or later, you run out of room and that is where 
> the handheld guns come in. You need a good compressor, a place to use it, 
> and patience. Good for bodies of cars and suchlike, you must be careful 
> not to over do as you can "Harden" the metal causing many problems later 
> as you work the metal, prep and paint.
>
> And, in reality, there is little difference between the two except the 
> Hand Held unit is outside or inside a "Free Standing"  box.
>
> Then comes the choice of Media; Walnut Shells, Sand in many types, Glass 
> Beads, the list goes on, and each has it's uses.
>
> Too many years ago, I took a 250 Gal Oil Tank, laid it on it's side, cut 
> along both ends and across the bottom. Folded the side up to act like a 
> back-splash. Dumped 3-4 bags of fine sand into it and used it for both the 
> containment area for the blasting and as a collection point for the sand. 
> Scooped up the sand to refill the pressure tank from time to time. Worked 
> for many years for me, would hold many large parts and cost very little. I 
> had two of these tanks, the second one I used to rinse off parts that had 
> been in my Hot Dip Tank for cleaning.
>
> Regards, Ray
>
> On Sep 23, 2006, at 11:21 AM, Roger Howard wrote:
>
> > I purchased a "small"  free-standing unit from TIP (advertised in 
> > Hemmings), which ran off my 50-gallon stand-up compressor. This  was 
> > great for many automotive cleaning needs. Seems like a hand-held unit 
> > would be like a toy by comparison, but if you dont have the large 
> > compressor, maybe you'll have to go that route.
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Scott" 
> > <scott1990@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 8:45 AM
> > Subject: [FWDLK] media blaster tools
> >
> >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Does anyone have experience using the small, hand-held media blasters 
> > > that you can attach to your air compressor?  Are they effective or a 
> > > waste of time?  Any tips?
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