abrasive blaster cabinet

[GeorgeG.]

Does anyone here have one of those abrasive cabinets from Harbor Freight or Northern Tool? I've been looking at buying one but they all seem to operate at the 80-90 psi. I will need to get it down to 40-50 psi on occasion as well as the higher psi.

Hoping to get user feedback before buying one. Is it as simple as a gun change to get the lower pressure?

[BMCSean]

I have one that I ordered on amazon, I just adjust the pressure on my compressor to what I need it to be.
Here is the one I have, the silicone has come off on mine and the light burned out after a while. The bulbs are impossible to find unless you order from them so I replaced it with an led strip for the same price. It works and is decent but if you are going to use it a lot i would step up to a better one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0028PH5YE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478626011&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=blasting+cabinet&dpPl=1&dpID=41i-3AX0AaL&ref=plSrch

[mardyn]

I've got one of those large Harbor Freight versions... it works just fine, but my weak ass small compressor can't keep up...

mardyn

[GeorgeG.]

Do either of you know what the lowest psi has been that you've used? I plan on using it on polymer and composite parts so that's the reason for 40-50 psi.

I thought about just lowering the psi on my compressor but I wasn't sure if that would still allow the media to be picked up by the gun. I may run into the same issue with the compressor keeping up. I have a 55 gallon HD brand but it's the electric motor type.

[BMCSean]

I have run mine at 50-60 for composite stuff and it worked fine. I use 120grit aluminum oxide in it. My compressor is smaller than that, I just let it run and work fast. When I see that the media is not working as well anymore I just wait for the compressor to recharge. I thought about a larger compressor but for the amount I use it I couldn't justify it.

[mardyn]

My compressor is set at 100 psi and it doesn't take long for it to drop off to 60ish when using the cabinet.... mine stops flowing media and I have to let it catch back up. I have to work fast or spend all day waiting on the pressure to build back up.

mardyn

[slowturbocar]

I have one from HF i think (been years since i bought it) and run it at full psi all the time with no issues,just use a inline regulator and it should be fine.

[Mach1]

I've got one of these, worked fine, never use it though, maybe two times, $100 if anyone wants it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/abrasive-blast-cabinet-68893.html

[Gasser64]

Here's the one I'm going with: $150

[GeorgeG.]

I've got one of these, worked fine, never use it though, maybe two times, $100 if anyone wants it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/abrasiv...net-68893.html

Any chance you ever make your way to Dallas or 635/75 area?? I'd be interested, just don't want to drive out to Royce City.

[Grimpala]

Any chance you ever make your way to Dallas or 635/75 area?? I'd be interested, just don't want to drive out to Royce City.

Just to be a bro and help out if possible. I'm through RC daily and my wife works at 75/635(fossil) If you two want to work a deal I'm sure we could arrange getting it shipped gratis.

[Mach1]

Any chance you ever make your way to Dallas or 635/75 area?? I'd be interested, just don't want to drive out to Royce City.

I work in Irving but my truck is down at the moment, how quickly do you need it?

[Mach1]

Just to be a bro and help out if possible. I'm through RC daily and my wife works at 75/635(fossil) If you two want to work a deal I'm sure we could arrange getting it shipped gratis.

That is awfully nice of you, I don't want to inconvenience you, I will try to get it worked out, thank you!

[GeorgeG.]

No joke, that's awesome of you to offer up like that!

I'm not in too big of a hurry. I still need to order paint colors and supplies, the media, and then clear out garage space. When do you think you'll be back up? I actually take 75>635>35 south so that'll probably work.

[Grimpala]

It's not really a huge deal, I could swing by after work one day and have the wife drive my truck to work the next.

It's on the table if needed.