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72bowtiestepper · 07-20-2013, 02:57 PM

Has anyone here tried the Harbor frieght pressure sandblaster ? They have a large capacity one on sale for about $130 this month. This will be for my personal occasional use only...not for commercial use. I have a large cap. air compressor w/ a 90gal. tank.

ETsC10 · 07-21-2013, 01:36 AM

Welcome to our tool room 72bowtiestepper!

From on-line appearance & specs, they appear OK but I haven't owned one.
Hopefully, someone that does have one will speak up.

Otherwise, check our thread "The Good, The Bad and Ugly from Harbor Freight".

I realize you may not want to slog through 5 pages but, if you shop at Harbor
Freight often, you might find the thread helpful.

Looking forward to the feedback my self! Subscribed.

72bowtiestepper · 07-21-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

Welcome to our tool room 72bowtiestepper!

From on-line appearance & specs, they appear OK but I haven't owned one.
Hopefully, someone that does have one will speak up.

Otherwise, check our thread "The Good, The Bad and Ugly from Harbor Freight".

I realize you may not want to slog through 5 pages but, if you shop at Harbor
Freight often, you might find the thread helpful.

Looking forward to the feedback my self! Subscribed.

Thanks for the welcome Ellen...I have found this site very helpful for info.on restoring my 72 C-10 short stepside. Anyone out there ever tried this blaster ?

novafrog · 07-21-2013, 08:50 PM

best thing that i ever got at hf. had mine about 5 years,and used it alot

72bowtiestepper · 07-22-2013, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by novafrog

best thing that i ever got at hf. had mine about 5 years,and used it alot

Thanks novafrog.....I appreciate the input. Like many on this site have said, things at HF can be good or bad. Their sandblaster looks very similiar to the one that Eastwood sells. I think that all of them are made in China.

Thats a good lookin' Nova you have there !!

Glenn

Low Elco · 07-22-2013, 12:58 PM

Got one... Sand/garnet, works good. Black beauty, meh.

midniteblues · 07-24-2013, 09:14 PM

they are not bad units they work pretty good,but after some use the valves do wear out but they are easyly replaceable.
just be sure too strain your media to get the big chunks out. dumping the tank because of a clog isnt any fun.

flashed · 07-24-2013, 09:59 PM

If you need a good blaster thats Made In USA check out the Barrel Blaster made one at a time in Texas and the are reasonably priced .I dont yet have one but will eventually ,they are a small family owned company. I am not affiliated with them just like that it is American made.

cdowns · 07-29-2013, 10:39 AM

whatever blaster you get the most important thing is dry dry dry air// the drier your air the less clogs and backups you have

Custom 68 · 07-29-2013, 12:25 PM

I have one and struggle with it. I will look at the media I have for sure but it is the black stuff I got from HF the same time. It seems really really slow.
I used it this weekend and noticed any larger flaking paint seemed to get stuck in the tube or something I had to screen it and helped a little.
What would you recommend?

my67c20 · 07-30-2013, 12:38 PM

I recently borrowed the same model. It worked good. Took some screwing around with the pressure and valves, but otherwise worked well. Buy the pack of replacement nozzles at the same time, they wear out fairly quick. I found that 90 psi worked best. Also the hose wears thru but you can just cut that back as needed.

72bowtiestepper · 08-01-2013, 04:18 PM

Thanks for all the reviews and tips guys...I am going to try the HF blaster. With the 20% off coupon, it should be only a little over $100 for the 110 lb. one. I will let you all know how it works after I play with it for awhile.

Glenn

**Todd68Chevy** · 08-01-2013, 05:10 PM

I bought one several years ago because I did not want to spend $700+ for one from Cyclone Manf. in MI (my buddy has one from them and it is nice) The one I got is the style with the recessed top and is easy to fill. I lay a window screen over the top and it works good with play ground sand from Lowe's Hardware. I do not like using the Black blaster material because it is hard to strain and makes a mess but it might be ok. I recommend buying the extended warranty for a few more dollars. The first thing I tried to clean was a bare frame. I did not even get it done and wore a hole in the hose several times and then wore holes in the nozzle and the tee at the bottom of the tank. I used the warranty and traded it in for a new one but then went to Cyclone Manf. and bought their tee, hose and nozzle. Spent around $300.00 with a new helmet I think but it has been a great blaster ever since. I used it this last weekend and cleaned 2 bed sides and 2 rear fenders for my 46 Chevy.

Like stated before, make sure and strain the material and keep everything dry. I have a water trap at the compressor and the blaster tank.

randywa · 08-25-2013, 06:21 PM

I've had mine for several years, and haven't had any problems. I've used it for etching glass, adding texture to wood projects, and metal parts prep. I've found that fine,white silica sand from the lumber yard works great in it. Just make sure to wear a respirator.

07-20-2013, 02:57 PM	#1
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Sand Blaster Has anyone here tried the Harbor frieght pressure sandblaster ? They have a large capacity one on sale for about $130 this month. This will be for my personal occasional use only...not for commercial use. I have a large cap. air compressor w/ a 90gal. tank.

07-21-2013, 01:36 AM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Sand Blaster Welcome to our tool room 72bowtiestepper! From on-line appearance & specs, they appear OK but I haven't owned one. Hopefully, someone that does have one will speak up. Otherwise, check our thread "The Good, The Bad and Ugly from Harbor Freight". I realize you may not want to slog through 5 pages but, if you shop at Harbor Freight often, you might find the thread helpful. Looking forward to the feedback my self! Subscribed. __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member...

07-21-2013, 08:50 PM	#4
novafrog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dunlow wv Posts: 435	Re: Sand Blaster best thing that i ever got at hf. had mine about 5 years,and used it alot __________________ 72,2wd short bed cheyenne,350,350trans,air,tilt,tach,posi 373 gears 70 nova 5.3,350 trans 80 z28 350,350,trans,bought new 03 cat. 06 gmc swb ext cab

07-22-2013, 12:58 PM	#6
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Sand Blaster Got one... Sand/garnet, works good. Black beauty, meh. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-24-2013, 09:14 PM	#7
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Sand Blaster they are not bad units they work pretty good,but after some use the valves do wear out but they are easyly replaceable. just be sure too strain your media to get the big chunks out. dumping the tank because of a clog isnt any fun. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

07-24-2013, 09:59 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Sand Blaster If you need a good blaster thats Made In USA check out the Barrel Blaster made one at a time in Texas and the are reasonably priced .I dont yet have one but will eventually ,they are a small family owned company. I am not affiliated with them just like that it is American made.

07-29-2013, 10:39 AM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Sand Blaster whatever blaster you get the most important thing is dry dry dry air// the drier your air the less clogs and backups you have __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-29-2013, 12:25 PM	#10
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: Sand Blaster I have one and struggle with it. I will look at the media I have for sure but it is the black stuff I got from HF the same time. It seems really really slow. I used it this weekend and noticed any larger flaking paint seemed to get stuck in the tube or something I had to screen it and helped a little. What would you recommend? __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

07-30-2013, 12:38 PM	#11
my67c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ by way of WI & CA Posts: 507	Re: Sand Blaster I recently borrowed the same model. It worked good. Took some screwing around with the pressure and valves, but otherwise worked well. Buy the pack of replacement nozzles at the same time, they wear out fairly quick. I found that 90 psi worked best. Also the hose wears thru but you can just cut that back as needed.

08-01-2013, 04:18 PM	#12
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Sand Blaster Thanks for all the reviews and tips guys...I am going to try the HF blaster. With the 20% off coupon, it should be only a little over $100 for the 110 lb. one. I will let you all know how it works after I play with it for awhile. Glenn

08-01-2013, 05:10 PM	#13
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,977	Re: Sand Blaster I bought one several years ago because I did not want to spend $700+ for one from Cyclone Manf. in MI (my buddy has one from them and it is nice) The one I got is the style with the recessed top and is easy to fill. I lay a window screen over the top and it works good with play ground sand from Lowe's Hardware. I do not like using the Black blaster material because it is hard to strain and makes a mess but it might be ok. I recommend buying the extended warranty for a few more dollars. The first thing I tried to clean was a bare frame. I did not even get it done and wore a hole in the hose several times and then wore holes in the nozzle and the tee at the bottom of the tank. I used the warranty and traded it in for a new one but then went to Cyclone Manf. and bought their tee, hose and nozzle. Spent around $300.00 with a new helmet I think but it has been a great blaster ever since. I used it this last weekend and cleaned 2 bed sides and 2 rear fenders for my 46 Chevy. Like stated before, make sure and strain the material and keep everything dry. I have a water trap at the compressor and the blaster tank. __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

08-25-2013, 06:21 PM	#14
randywa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Republic, Mo. Posts: 34	Re: Sand Blaster I've had mine for several years, and haven't had any problems. I've used it for etching glass, adding texture to wood projects, and metal parts prep. I've found that fine,white silica sand from the lumber yard works great in it. Just make sure to wear a respirator.



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