Shop equip. advise

[bowtie3168]

I would like to contribute some info on your sandblaster purchase.These are just some feelings that I have developed after doing alot of blasting at my buddy's shop with some large machines. After handling the larger machines I have purchased some smaller machines for my own use. I also have a cabinet unit for doing small parts. Whenever a job requires the use of a large machine I now "farm out" the work. If it were a body panel or a body tub I have it "media blasted" (AKA: Soda Blasted)or "chemically dipped". I have found that sand-blasting any body panel(quarters, roof, fenders) opens you up to the chance to cause warping and distortion. If I have a subframe or large chassis parts to be stripped I have the "media-blaster" use his sand-blaster on them. Using a large machine often requires use of a large commercial compressor, and a large water seperator. The machine that I have used required the use of a portable gasoline powered unit that you usually see being towed behind a contractors truck. When you blast outside you also open yourself up to being exposed to the carcinogenic dust that sand-blasters make. I would understand if you don't take my advice but just think about it. You might agree in the long run.

Andrew