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69Tom · 08-14-2020, 01:18 PM

I'm somewhat intrigued by this, for the main reason of keeping down on the massive amount of dust that comes with using my portable blaster. I'm always skeptical of things that are too good to be true. As I'm in AZ, I'm not super concerned with water/bare metal, as it will most likely dry offer before any serious flash rusting occurs.

Anyone ever use/try it?

https://diysandblast.com/products/x?...o570rT_YA5_2Pc

scott123 · 08-14-2020, 09:36 PM

I have not but I hope someone has.

I watched the videos and read the reviews.

I'm always skeptical of those pitches.

I read in the reviews to buy the ten pack of the ceramic nozzles as they wear fast.

Hopefully someone will post.

S

truckster · 08-15-2020, 09:24 AM

Here's a guy building a boat in his yard who's using one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYtbPG1RKgY

Ziegelsteinfaust · 08-16-2020, 11:29 AM

I need one of those, and the boat guy looked like he was getting good results.

Makes me wonder if my electric pressure washer is enough or do I need the gas powered version???

aggie91 · 08-20-2020, 07:30 PM

I've been thinking about getting one of these. For less then $40 I think it is worth a try!

67C10Step · 08-21-2020, 09:08 AM

I have one and have used both sand and coal slag with it. Coal slag worked best but I had significant issues with water getting back into the suction tube and when that happens all bets are off.

I've been wanting to monkey with putting some sort of check valve in the sand suction line but have not gotten back to it. Perhaps I bought too cheap a unit but it was around $40.

scott123 · 08-22-2020, 08:15 AM

I'm going to give one a try.

I will post back in the next couple of weeks to see how it works.

I am normally not a gadget 'as seen on TV' kind of person but this one has me a little intrigued.

And I am sure at some point I have pissed away $40 on something worse.

Scott

scott123 · 08-22-2020, 08:33 PM

I just ordered one. I will post the review later.

If anyone is going to order contact them and ask a question. They will send either a 15% or 20% off coupon code to use on your order.

Scott

Woodnears · 08-31-2020, 10:43 AM

Anyone know what pressure is needed to make this contraption useful?

scott123 · 07-07-2021, 07:50 PM

I had some regular play sand in a bucket and gave it a whirl a few months ago. The sand had some moisture and it would not pick up/pulled thru the tube.

Fast forward til now. I was cleaning up around the shop and the bucket of sand was in the corner. It had dried completely.

I gave the blaster a whirl.

It worked way better than I expected. I cleaned a sort of large cast iron bell.

The drawback is that in reality it is a two man job. One person to run the wand and another person to keep the sand pickup in the sand. It needs to be moved and re-positioned often.

Overall, not a bad way to drop $20.

Scott

08-14-2020, 01:18 PM	#1
69Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	DIY/SB - anyone ever use I'm somewhat intrigued by this, for the main reason of keeping down on the massive amount of dust that comes with using my portable blaster. I'm always skeptical of things that are too good to be true. As I'm in AZ, I'm not super concerned with water/bare metal, as it will most likely dry offer before any serious flash rusting occurs. Anyone ever use/try it? https://diysandblast.com/products/x?...o570rT_YA5_2Pc

08-14-2020, 09:36 PM	#2
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: DIY/SB - anyone ever use I have not but I hope someone has. I watched the videos and read the reviews. I'm always skeptical of those pitches. I read in the reviews to buy the ten pack of the ceramic nozzles as they wear fast. Hopefully someone will post. S

08-15-2020, 09:24 AM	#3
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,978	Re: DIY/SB - anyone ever use Here's a guy building a boat in his yard who's using one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYtbPG1RKgY __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

08-16-2020, 11:29 AM	#4
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,633	Re: DIY/SB - anyone ever use I need one of those, and the boat guy looked like he was getting good results. Makes me wonder if my electric pressure washer is enough or do I need the gas powered version???

08-20-2020, 07:30 PM	#5
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: DIY/SB - anyone ever use I've been thinking about getting one of these. For less then $40 I think it is worth a try! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-21-2020, 09:08 AM	#6
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: DIY/SB - anyone ever use I have one and have used both sand and coal slag with it. Coal slag worked best but I had significant issues with water getting back into the suction tube and when that happens all bets are off. I've been wanting to monkey with putting some sort of check valve in the sand suction line but have not gotten back to it. Perhaps I bought too cheap a unit but it was around $40. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

08-22-2020, 08:15 AM	#7
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: DIY/SB - anyone ever use I'm going to give one a try. I will post back in the next couple of weeks to see how it works. I am normally not a gadget 'as seen on TV' kind of person but this one has me a little intrigued. And I am sure at some point I have pissed away $40 on something worse. Scott

08-22-2020, 08:33 PM	#8
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: DIY/SB - anyone ever use I just ordered one. I will post the review later. If anyone is going to order contact them and ask a question. They will send either a 15% or 20% off coupon code to use on your order. Scott

08-31-2020, 10:43 AM	#9
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 618	Re: DIY/SB - anyone ever use Anyone know what pressure is needed to make this contraption useful? __________________ My Build Thread Here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457417

07-07-2021, 07:50 PM	#10
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: DIY/SB - anyone ever use I had some regular play sand in a bucket and gave it a whirl a few months ago. The sand had some moisture and it would not pick up/pulled thru the tube. Fast forward til now. I was cleaning up around the shop and the bucket of sand was in the corner. It had dried completely. I gave the blaster a whirl. It worked way better than I expected. I cleaned a sort of large cast iron bell. The drawback is that in reality it is a two man job. One person to run the wand and another person to keep the sand pickup in the sand. It needs to be moved and re-positioned often. Overall, not a bad way to drop $20. Scott



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