Sandblasting equipment
 

I have come across the sandblasting unit at 'Hare and Forbes'. I know that there are a number of types available but I thought that this one would be useful for small scale sandblasting without the need to purchase a large sandblasting cabinet and is a relatively simple setup. Any comments on this type of unit.

http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/S334

sandblaster
 

Looks similar to one I have called a Redfox. It is the air supply that is the critical factor. You need to have sufficient air volume to make them worthwhile to use.

Sandblasting
 

I have used something similar in the past, but found the dust & contamination to be a real problem. If you intend to do only smaller parts, a sandblasting cabinet can be purchased for around $300 from several companies. I bought mine from Radum in Brisbane. They also have office in Melbourne etc...

I know a cabinet cost is considerable, but the benefits are also significant. For example, all sand is reusable, dust is entirely contained & any shop vac can be used as extraction. Also, and this is an important one for me, you can blast while you sit down & peer through the glass, so you don't need PPE and don't make a mess of everything around the workspace.

With the cost of sand etc, a cabinet pays for itself soon enough.

A pressurized tank works way better than a syphon feed unit. You need a minimum of 5 hp compressor and 7 to 10 works better.

cabinet
 

Hi Scott

I would go for a cabinet type blaster . I have a Red Fox similar to that one you pointed out and I had a larger VW powered compressor .

For the home hobby person , a small cabinet is by far the best option. The pressurised tanks need lots of air .... if you have a single phase cpmpressor you will be always stopping and waiting for the pressure to build up before you get another 30 seconds of blast time . The blast media

Sand blaster
 

Hi Scott,
Stick to the blast cabinet as suggested but used glass bead as this is easily filtered and re-used. Most git types break down. NEVER :doh:use sand due to the health risks associated with silicosis( I think that's how it's spelt :wacko:). Much of the small stuff is very tedious and open type blasting will waste enormous amounts of grit for what you want to achieve.
Use a blasting company for the larger bits - chassis, diff housings, rims etc. as these pieces usually only number a few in any resto.If you are in the Sydney area there are plenty of places which do the big stuff. I'm in western Sydney if you need some of the larger stuff done and I only charge club prices for anyone in a MV club.
Hope this helps :thup:.
Regards,
Brett.