Shot blasting kit, for hobby use

[Lazurus]

I have the same gun on my small blasting cabinet it will only do a VERY small area at a time. Ok for what I use it for but over a large area would take forever.

[topchippyles]

3 minutes ago, Lazurus said:

I have the same gun on my small blasting cabinet it will only do a VERY small area at a time. Ok for what I use it for but over a large area would take forever.

Smaller jets as designed for a cabinet not open faced blasting,I have a cabinet here also 

[doobin]

2 hours ago, topchippyles said:

Yes but what type of pot/gun blaster are you using,The flow rate on 2 linked compressors will be the same as 1 because both rated at 3 hp so regulator will control the pressure. Only thing it will do is give a longer running time before motors kick in,Would need a bigger hp compressor for bigger CFM 

Linked. So 6HP. Double the CFM of one.

Edited April 21, 2020 by doobin

[aspenarb]

5 hours ago, jmac said:

I gave my mate a ton of grit to use with one of these kits, he said it was really slow and used loads of the grit to do one small panel. Couldn't reuse the grit again either. Did you find it quite slow Bob?

I got one and used it with the steam cleaner and yes it was a little slow but compared to what? Compared to anything I have used that runs off a workshop sized compressor I would say they are quick, our workshop compressor is a bit of a monster and that wont keep up with the pot below. I have since sold the one below and bought a proper Hodge Clemco set up that runs off a single tool road tow compressor, even that is nothing compared to my mates two tool and eight bag pot. for fast blasting you need shit loads of air, the more air you have the less sand you need. 

 

Bob

 

 

 

 

 

[drinksloe]

6 hours ago, topchippyles said:

No looked yesterday and around the 70 ish mark, Link below and look at the reviews,It has 3 nozzles so work from the smallest up and see how your compressor runs with them,I just use the biggest as runs great but a smaller compressor may need a smaller nozzle,3 sizes included 

 

Clarke CSB10 Siphon Feed Sandblaster

000510117

 

 

5 reviews

Powerful siphon feed sandblasting kit for greater control and efficiency. Quickly removes paint, surface rust, dirt/grease, burs etc. Mobile tank features two large rubber wheels and handle for easy manoeuvrability...

 

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How long would it take to do say a van/ trailer wheel say 13 or 14" wheel and how much sand would u use?

 

Can u just use any dry sharp sand or does it have to be kiln dried?

 

Totally new to shot blasting, got no idea really.

 

Just checked my compressor 3hp,  think 100 litre and 14.5 CFM, so should be ok for it.

 

Aspen can u get the wet blasters for non karcher washers??

I've just got a cheapy screw fix job which has served me very well for a long time ( infact had to buy a 2nd as hose on old 1 gave up) 

[topchippyles]

9 minutes ago, drinksloe said:

 

 

How long would it take to do say a van/ trailer wheel say 13 or 14" wheel and how much sand would u use?

 

Can u just use any dry sharp sand or does it have to be kiln dried?

 

Totally new to shot blasting, got no idea really.

 

Just checked my compressor 3hp,  think 100 litre and 14.5 CFM, so should be ok for it.

 

Aspen can u get the wet blasters for non karcher washers??

I've just got a cheapy screw fix job which has served me very well for a long time ( infact had to buy a 2nd as hose on old 1 gave up) 

I have a trailer here and will do a wheel now and tell you exactly 

[topchippyles]

Full rusty wheel so a quick wire brush to get the flaky stuff off and 5 minutes to sandblast it clean 

Edited April 21, 2020 by topchippyles

[swinny]

26 minutes ago, topchippyles said:

Full rusty wheel so a quick wire brush to get the flaky stuff off and 5 minutes to sandblast it clean 

Without pictures it never happened ?

[drinksloe]

Cheers think I'm going to order 1 now then.

 

Wot's the score with the sharp sand? Just any stuff or has to be kiln dried.

Cheers

[topchippyles]

10 minutes ago, swinny said:

Without pictures it never happened ?

How much you wanna bet and i will video it in the next day or two