Pictures of my equipment - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

BulldogMedia · 09-23-2007, 03:47 PM

Here are some pictures of my setup as of now.

LNG24 · 09-23-2007, 03:58 PM

Rig looks good,

but are you getting ready to powder coat the Lexus in the driveway

tgeb · 09-23-2007, 06:29 PM

If you hit the brakes real hard does that thingy in the back of the truck bounce off the cab, or just break the rear window? I would add another tie down on that rascal.

But seriously, that is a nice set up.

**joasis** · 09-23-2007, 06:31 PM

Just curious, but what is the CFM of the outfit you are using? I have an 85 Schramm compressor and would like to have a pot like that one.

BulldogMedia · 09-23-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tgeb

If you hit the brakes real hard does that thingy in the back of the truck bounce off the cab, or just break the rear window? I would add another tie down on that rascal.

But seriously, that is a nice set up.

Never has to hit brakes hard yet, maybe I should put another strap to the back.

BulldogMedia · 09-23-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by joasis

Just curious, but what is the CFM of the outfit you are using? I have an 85 Schramm compressor and would like to have a pot like that one.

185 CFM compressor for the # 5 nozzle that I run.

LNG24 · 09-23-2007, 09:50 PM

Yeah, I would strap it back. Always best to have a 4 point tie down, but looks like three will be ok here. You can also add a headache rack.

plazaman · 09-28-2007, 06:29 PM

Nice, any moisture problems ?

BulldogMedia · 09-28-2007, 07:59 PM

Plazaman I have not had any moisture problems at all with this setup.

Tmrrptr · 09-28-2007, 09:33 PM

OK, I'll admit I know little about production sandblasting, but the capacity of your pot looks small, to me.
Am I wrong?
r

plazaman · 09-28-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BulldogMedia

Plazaman I have not had any moisture problems at all with this setup.

How long do you blast for? Around what temp and humidity?

Ive attempted a Soda Job this monday, everything started off well. After lunch, i noticed production slowed down. After opening the nozzle, i found the soda to be wet.

I am using a Water induction nozzle, (WIN 4) . Does water ever mixes with baking soda in the nozzle?

Tmr- his pot is small , but when shooting soda, tiny particles 260 microns, it should give you decent blasting time between fills , it also depends on your metering. Monday was my 2nd attempted soda job but my 1st job where we could actually blast for 1+ hour. I was amazed how far 1 bag went. I was under the impression that 1 bag would last 15 mins, not in this case.

I have a 3.5 cu pot, which is huge. When filled, i guess i could blast at least 2.5 hours without filling with my current metering postion.

Ive blasted coal slag a few months ago, the particles are much larger compared to 260 micron baking soda, that i had to fill about every 15 mins. In those cases, you wished you had a larger pot.

BulldogMedia · 09-29-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmrrptr

OK, I'll admit I know little about production sandblasting, but the capacity of your pot looks small, to me.
Am I wrong?
r

Will the nice thing is I can move the pot around and get to out of the way areas. With a full pot I can blast for about a hour between refills and at that point i am ready for a little break.

BulldogMedia · 09-29-2007, 09:49 AM

Plazaman I have blasted 8 hours with it this summer in the high 90s and high humidity, That was with glass and all the traps opened a little. I have use soda for a hour in the same weather and have not had any problems.

plazaman · 09-29-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BulldogMedia

Plazaman I have blasted 8 hours with it this summer in the high 90s and high humidity, That was with glass and all the traps opened a little. I have use soda for a hour in the same weather and have not had any problems.

how many cfms is your compressor?

BulldogMedia · 09-29-2007, 08:17 PM

Plazaman the compressor I use is a 185 CFM

plazaman · 09-29-2007, 08:24 PM

im using a 210

aussie learner · 03-16-2009, 07:34 PM

does anyone have detailed drawings including part names and brands for a soda blasting pot assembly

Blast&Coat · 03-16-2009, 08:04 PM

www.surfacetekinc.com worth every penny for the reliability it has given us.

CO2Solutions · 03-16-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blast&Coat

www.surfacetekinc.com worth every penny for the reliability it has given us.

I was going to add the 'Canadian' version of the www.surfacetekinc.com unit - it's the exact same blaster, just a different name from a different distributor. I've demo'd the unit and thought it was great...