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Old 02-27-2019, 09:19 AM
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I agree with Ol'George that what you are looking at will not be adequate for sandblasting. X2 on looking for something used in your price range with the minimum spec quoted.
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Old 02-27-2019, 10:44 AM
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In my humble opinion, a 5 cfm with a 20 gal tank is not going to run any kind of sand blaster other than a spark plug cleaner.
I don't mean to piss on yer parade, just some things are what they are.
You might be better served at finding a larger, at least 5 hp 15 + cfm old air compressor on the internet, C list, spaced out bookie etc.
There are older name brands out there that will last your lifetime and have already lasted a lifetime that will serve you well
I understand your enthusiasm and commend it.

Thanks George, I will just keep searching for a 10cfm in the classifieds... ect. Thanks for letting me know!
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Old 02-27-2019, 11:43 AM
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Big investment unless you are planning on using it a lot.
I have one along with a big compressor and only use it for small parts as using one of these is a real PITA not to mention messy.
If you do it with cabinet you will be limited to small parts.
If you do it outside, the sand is pricey and another PIT
Can usually have all the biggest parts done for around $80
You will also need a provision to capture the moisture in the lines while blasting and compressing.
Good luck!
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Old 02-27-2019, 12:13 PM
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Have you considered electrolysis?
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Old 02-27-2019, 01:08 PM
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Welcome ! to OCC ,My experience with sandblasting is to take it to someone that has a sandblast business and proper equipment as it is a hateful nasty job ! Nothing wrong with having a decent shop compressor but likely you'll need to spend a grand or more to get one that would do a decent job of blasting, then after about the first minute or so you'll be looking for a fresh air supplied blasting hood so you can breathe,then you'll want to have a dedicated space for all the dirt,dust and spent sand or media to reside in that doesn't take a month to clean up after you blast for 10 minutes, not trying to discourage you but rather share "my" blasting experience !! Good luck
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Old 02-27-2019, 02:19 PM
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I agree!
Someone with the proper equipment can do it all in no time at all.
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Old 02-27-2019, 03:31 PM
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Thanks for all the advice and things to consider.

A blaster would be nice as I also make knives and refirbish old axes. If this one doesnt work out, I will try to find someone local to clean it up or just sand by hand or random orbital sander
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Old 02-27-2019, 04:38 PM
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For your axes and knives, use white vinegar.
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Old 02-27-2019, 09:57 PM
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I have a Harbor Freight cabinet for the smaller pieces and a cheap siphon feed gun for the larger ones. I blast the large parts outside on the gravel driveway and use the cheap Black Diamond grit. My compressor is a 60 gal 5 hp Porter Cable and it is barely big enough.
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Old 03-12-2019, 12:54 PM
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King, no dis intended but it sounds like you have none or very little sandblasting experience.

What you should do is go back and read athomas's post #15. Read it about 25 times because he is spot on about everything. If you still intend to go the sandblast route please be sure to read this...
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/92-102/default.html

On the other hand, somone has already mentioned electrolysis. It's cheap to set up compared to sandblasting, less messy, and less work. If you don't understand it, read about here...
https://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp
or search youtube for electrolysis.

Whatever you do, have fun!
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