Robert Pearce Starts to restore

[Mike K]

Looking good Robert , I mean the Blitz, not you . Just a kind word on the sand blasting. I had ago at it when doing the C8. I blasted most of the bits , but I wouldn't do it the same way again EVER. It's probably the most hazardous thing for a restorer to do in many terms . The loud air noise from the nozzle can damage your hearing permanently . I had a similar setup to yours , with 50 cfm a VW powered compressor .

For larger bits like chassis, axle housings and stuff I am going to the local chap here. By far the best bet, is a cabinet , for the smaller fiddly items . You can knock a large cabinet together from cheap plywood , or whatever you like . There are plans and ideas on google .

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/i...g_Cabinet.html

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/buil...net-44167.html

One guy lined the inside with canvas, this helps to absorb the sound and the blasting media tends to not bounce around off the canvas . You can use those long welding or gardening gloves and PVC plumbing rings to make the 'hands' . Some of them have fancy dust exraction devices . Another guy , used an old fluro light sitting on the lid , for lighting .

The little single phase compressors , are generally not up to it, waste of time . Its just physically not possible for them to make enough air .

Mike

Mike