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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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I have a craftsmen 30g air compressor will it be suficient enough for a sand blaster
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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anyone?
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Doubtful, I have a 6hp, 60gal and mine barely keeps up. You may have to stop and take a lot of breaks.
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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I have a 5hp with a 30 gallon tank and you can work for about 3-4 minutes then wait 10 min for pressure to build up. If you want to sandblast large areas rent a portable compressor that is powered by an engine. You can work until you run out of sand non stop.
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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Safety First...

if you use sand, be sure to use the proper respirator. that silica is nasty stuff.
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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Dont use sand. It sucks any ways.
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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thanks i believe ill just rent a compressor and do all of the blasting at once
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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If you haven't used a sand blaster before, be sure you practice on something other than your Mustang first, or consider using media such as walnut shells. The sand can warp thin metal in a hurry.
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