KC9KAS 4,741 #1 Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Just ordered a blast cabinet from Harbor Freight.....Now I have to get a BIGGER air compressor. Used my wife's debit card!! It's for my birthday.......shhhh Edited February 27, 2015 by KC9KAS 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 412 #2 Posted February 27, 2015 Good deal, hope your wife is good with that.. ...Birthday or not your messin with fire... I just got a bench top blaster off fleebay & it works great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Live4outdoors 151 #3 Posted February 27, 2015 When assembling the cabinet take the time to silicone all seams along with their factory foam tape, otherwise it will dust out, also I had to put a second layer of foam on my door seal, now it's tight and no gaps...for the money the cabinet works great! Hope you remembered the 20% off coupon...LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted February 27, 2015 Oh yeah, I used the sale price and 20% coupon. It was my wifes idea to buy the cabinet. I guess that is what she meant when she was talking new cabinets. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #5 Posted February 27, 2015 Did you get the big cabinet - its much better than the smaller one. Whichever, youre gonna love it! As mentioned pay close attention on assy, the media can find the dangest ways to leak out. You'll quickly find that you need a good vacuum system, dust will be a problem. After fiddling with several home made setups that just didnt quite cut it, I went for this "Blast cabinet reclaimer kit!" from HF -- WOW!, what a difference! Its $149, but I found a %25 coupon and that made it quite a bargain (to me) Blast Cabinet Reclaimer Kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) I have read many reviews and videos on these. If it is put together right, use the foam and silicone everything it should work well. But like I said I need a bigger compressor. Edited February 28, 2015 by KC9KAS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #7 Posted February 27, 2015 "I need a bigger compressor." Yes, if there is a down side to having a blast cabinet, its the need for LOTS of air. My compressor is a two stage rated at 19cfm and while it will stay up with long use times it runs continually. I would guess that some where around 14-15cfm - or higher - would be minimum to get good usage. The smaller compressors of course will operate for a few minutes but will quickly lose "oomph" and have to let them "catch up" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #8 Posted February 28, 2015 Remember to get lots of ceramic nozzles when your at the store. You'll burn thru those quick. I had a TP Tools blast gun and used carbide nozzles. Last way longer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
