Amazon $36 Neiko Sandblaster Unboxing Review! Tested on aluminum, steel, powder coat, paint, & rust!

My first review video! I had to switch from nice camera to camera phone halfway through to avoid a damaged lens.
Overall opinion of the cheapest sandblaster on the market? You get what you pay for. A budget tool made very cheaply. It does work, though. Tested on a painted/powder coated steel shelf, aluminum turbo, rusty C-Clamp, and BBS alloy wheels.
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[@greggb1888]

I think that it is comical how he is so neat and careful filling the hopper then proceeds to blow the media all over the place.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Excellent observation 😂😂😂

[@kmcw8507]

Why waste it

[@hulabird]

@K Mcw can you reuse it? Is there a collection attachment you can get?

[@westsenkovec]

The only reason I clicked on the video was to see if he's doing it in the house. I do it outside with the hood on, mask and googles and I still literally get it behind my ear. You need pressure if you want to do anything.

[@jurgenllanes1447]

What HP do u used

[@Oscar-gx2yf]

I think you have to hold that gun horizontally to work properly since it is gravity fed. Most shots you had the gun pointing directly down...

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

It seemed to work ok at either direction.

[@chemicallust77]

Set up a catch container or a really big tote so you can reuse as much blast media as possible...I've heard a lot of people have good results with play sand from the hardware store...but it needs to be filtered to get the junk out of it and have the right particle size...mine was very similar, but it came with safety glasses, air fitting, tank screen and spare nozzle...make sure to use thread tape on your air fitting...hand tight doesn't mean air tight

[@breid1966]

I just got this same gun for small jobs like refinishing some wooden chairs, removing some rust on small parts, etc. I'm looking for a media that isn't going to cost me $40 for just 8 pounds. I'm thinking about very sifted play sand. First, it's $5 for about 50 pounds. Second, I'm not losing much money from waste. Finally, it's a little more abrasive. I may get some actual media after I work with this a little and get the feel of it. Thanks for the video!

[@dutchsailor6620]

FFS, Don't use ordinary sand. It will break up in microscopic particles that will wreak havoc to your lungs and is known to cause silicosis. Better spend some money and get something like broken nutshell or cherry pit as a blasting media.

[@christiancasey1809]

Glass bead is 300$/ pallet and much safer play sand can kill ya

[@brianclark2119]

Looking at that fitting you screwed into the blaster handle, it seems to be a low restriction style, that enables more air to flow through to the tool allowing the tool to work more efficiently if the rest of your air supply line was the same ID. It doesn't seem to be though. Those plastic coiled airlines are chocking your CFM's way down and along with the undersized compressor would make it very doubtful that the tool would do the job.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

The tool did everything I needed it to. Just not efficiently.

[@wingrider1004]

I just bought this gun...I think my compressor is underpowered and my curly air line is not helping. It uses ALOT of medium and it doesn't last long. I will say this - when it works, it works well for light dirt and light rust removal and some paints. But, it is always clogging even though I have a filter on it and sift the material. I'm going to play with the setup. If it would just be consistent I would be perfectly OK with it for what I need.

[@willmgames1775]

I purchased it for one job. I hope it survives at least one job. I’m going to strip a computer metal frame.

[@dalehammond1704]

Thanks for letting me know before I wasted my time with it.

[@FORTRAN4ever]

Sounds similar to the instrument used at my dentist's office to remove plaque from teeth.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

*do not try this at home. 😂😂😂

[@Smokeys911]

Hmmmmm. Looks like we just found a new use for this tool.

[@garylarson6386]

I use this cheep wonderful blaster on all plastic parts before painting, I buy soda from harbor freight, does not hurt the plastic

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Sounds like a good use for it. 🙂

[@EFreeman1970]

Thanks dude! I am glad I went with the $20 Harbor Freight. It came with a connector and I think I like the trigger on the HF better as well. Overall a good review. I will hold my comments on your compressor and the need for a blast cabinet when using aluminum oxide. Way too expensive not to capture and re-use depending on your projects.

[@jfGarage4k]

Btw. Need Teflon tape on that brass fitting

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

It was installed later on. For the sake of speed, I skipped that step. The body is actually plastic, so there was no metal on metal contact.

[@killerrabbit4448]

Good luck finishing that rim this century.

[@thomasspringer5187]

A different tip may make a difference, as will the type of sand.

[@swanky9725]

Thats crazy i just bought the same wheel and just got a similar sandblaster to refinish them and i saw this video. Those are nice wheels.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Awesome wheels. Wish I had kept them, but I didn’t have anything to fit them on.

[@Trendsetic]

Great review. Please remember your mask ya'll, lungs are sensitive and notoriously unforgiving.

[@STEVENRAY18]

I think every sandblaster goes to a lot of media that's kind of the point and that's why the stuff is so cheap it's meant to be used in used a lot of

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I would consider this exceptionally high usage. You’re right, though. It’s not expensive, so use as much as you need! 🙂

[@rickmoore9162]

@@dougiesadventuresreviews2167 It is also reusable. If you setup a small enclosure with tarps you will recollect much more for reuse.

[@465painkiller465]

Are you sure your compressor is powerful enough for this tool?

[@alyssacatanese7222]

It would work better if you hang the stuff you want to sandblast ,the gun is supposed to be upright when using,not pointed down,

[@engrallyson6462]

How much air pressure

[@stufoo]

You can build a blast cabinet for pretty cheap. Save you money in the long run

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I recently bought a used cabinet for my future projects. Definitely needed if you’re going to do this more than once a year.

[@Beth-El]

​@@dougiesadventuresreviews2167how much did the cabinet run you? I'd imagine a used 55 gal fishtank would work pretty well with cardboard lid with cutouts.

[@roseconnolly2277]

Does your compressor also run a paint sprayer? Which paint sprayer do you use?

[@belessobvious7808]

Great video I saw it to on Amazon. Great demonstrations I’m going to pass on buying. I just subscribe so please keep the vids coming

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Will do! I’ve got a heat gun and dog training collar video in the works!

[@fcoffset4178]

Hi🙋‍♂️, a compressor of how much liters did you use please ?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

It’s unfortunately been a couple years and I don’t have the compressor any more. I believe it was a 50 liter.

[@fcoffset4178]

@@dougiesadventuresreviews2167 Ok, thanks

[@knowhoweasy]

would this work to get weathered bricks, (limescale staining, Efflorescence etc) cleaned up?

[@iambless5731]

Is it sand that place in the gun

[@cam0manx]

exactly the video I needed....how big is your tank?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

cam0manx sorry about the poor quality. Videos will improve as I get better at this KZbin thing. The good camera was too expensive to be used around the flying sand. Lol. Below is the compressor I’m currently using. It’s a 50L tank and not bad for the odd jobs I tend to do. www.globus-baumarkt.de/guede-kompressor-401/10/50-50l?fs=1018324166&c=491

[@Fabianthehunter]

@@dougiesadventuresreviews2167 Does it work if the nozzle points upwards? Against gravity

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Fabian H. I did a little bit of that off camera and it still worked ok.

[@Fabianthehunter]

@@dougiesadventuresreviews2167 thx

[@huwjones5879]

What type/size compressor are you using? I'm guessing not very large as I can hear it turning on.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Below is the compressor I used. It’s a 50L tank and not bad for the odd jobs I tend to do. www.globus-baumarkt.de/guede-kompressor-401/10/50-50l?fs=1018324166&c=491

[@lauriecarter8931]

Yeah them wheels look spiko where they brand new?blaster needs a few up grades here an there I think cheers for the vid .

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

The wheels were BBS. 🙂

[@nicko9725]

How long of non stop blasting can you do before you have to refill the hopper?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

It’s been a while since I used it, but I’d say about 3-4 minutes.

[@KurtBarcelona]

what is your supply pressure in psi?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I honestly don’t remember.

[@ppavery]

Could you maybe make some sort of container to do it in and perhaps reuse the sand?

[@Cadaverine1990]

Then just buy one at Harbor Freight for $200 :P

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

You could definitely use a large box or something to keep the mess down.

[@Williamahe]

Can I use it with a 3-gallon air compressor?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I don’t see why not. You may have to take more breaks, though.

[@suertempila]

Have you tried it over graffiti? I need something like this for that porpoise. I think it could work.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I have not. Always use caution when doing walls.

[@CHHickory]

so, no connector and no mention the most important part, the compressor and it's rating

[@brianbingham5152]

Air tools never come with the connectors you always have to buy those when you purchase any air tools.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I should keep a few more around then….

[@07831]

Can i clean some bricks that had paint stains

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

It should do that without a problem

[@scottleppard3290]

Sorry you paid $36 for this blaster. This same gun is sold at Harbor Freight for $19.99

[@opticledilusi0n]

That's true. Both are pieces of crap and need extremely fine media

[@freeranger1677]

The mess is why they use blast cabinets.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Some day I’ll have the budget for such fancy contraptions 😂

[@cyberfuker85]

try putting a chassis in the cabinet lol

[@francowu8638]

What air compressor did you use?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Below is the compressor I used. It’s a 50L tank and not bad for the odd jobs I tend to do. www.globus-baumarkt.de/guede-kompressor-401/10/50-50l?fs=1018324166&c=491

[@onelinesong4203]

How much psi ..or bar would be needed minimum..

[@xinixxagnix201]

6 bar

[@mikehutchinson2191]

ummmm...maybe tell us what youre using, at what pressure?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

A little late for that now. It was my first ever video. Taking all of this criticism and applying it to newer ones. Thank you.

[@tylercarriere3622]

where did you find the connector

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Hi Tyler. I just happened to have one sitting around. You can buy them fairly cheap at most home improvement or hardware stores. A 2-pack can also be purchased on amazon: www.amazon.com/Milton-S-760-V-Style-High-Flow-Brass/dp/B000TJEZOE/ref=mp_s_a_1_28?dchild=1&keywords=brass%2Bair%2Bhose%2Bfitting&qid=1590450447&sr=8-28&th=1&psc=1

[@tylercarriere3622]

@@dougiesadventuresreviews2167 awesome thank you!

[@justinmillett101]

If you don't have extra air fittings kicking around you shouldn't be out shopping for a sand blaster.

[@tjohnson4062]

Low pressure is your prob

[@user-jq3yh5zu4m]

A real shit, it has not force

[@davidwiley652]

This video showed me just what I wanted to see… not worth it…. I’ll pass. Thanks buddy!

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I haven’t used it for anything since finishing the wheels in the video. Saving up now for a proper blasting cabinet.

[@abdallaismail2188]

Does it remove oily dirts from ceramics ?

[@lepystudio8974]

Nope, you will have to clean the surface before

[@gwynforddafydd1397]

it works tho !

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Good for once in a while jobs. 🙂

[@spooky9030]

Man i thought it was like a nerf gun get w yo bois start shooting lil balls of sand haha

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

😂😂😂

[@abibodlogistics]

What is that material from the white bucket you poured into the gun called ?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Its basically sand, but the official term is media. This was entry level cheap media from a local home improvement store.

[@silkcustoms520]

I use a medium Glass bead and works pretty good. I use it for smaller Dirt bike parts etc. carburetors, engine covers, forks, etc.

[@hulabird]

Which media do you suggest to remove varnish and stain, paint, etc off of wood furniture?

[@TotoGuy-Original]

Your compressor is too small for this gun so thats why it doesnt work that well.

[@hulabird]

I read somewhere that they work best at 6 CFM. I haven't gotten around to see if that how much mine does but it's about a 3 ft long, 18" or so around industrial model so I should be ok to strip finishes off of furniture and light rust off of bird cages I hope. Also, should I put some kind of grease or plumber's white tape between the machine and that connector for the hose?

[@TotoGuy-Original]

@@hulabird yeah definitely use plumbers tape that will help

[@josephdonrey6121]

How much psi did you used? Thanks 😊

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Hi Joseph. I had no throttle on that compressor and I believe the max was 100psi. Sorry I can’t be more specific. I’ve since moved and sold that compressor.

[@emilest-marseille7667]

You forgot thé teflon

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I put it on later. I skipped that step for the sake of length. 🙂

[@GMPC]

You must of been picking media up all over that room for months.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

A quick sweep and used the compressor to blow out the rest. Lol

[@TravisKnows]

what abrasive did you use ?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I bought a bucket from the local German home improvement store. I’ll update you when I get my household goods next month. 🙂

[@joeguilfoyle1922]

@@dougiesadventuresreviews2167 German? Household Goods? Must be military :-) Thanks for the video. I was wondering if this would work on etching glass as well. I use a glass etching paste now with my cricut machine, but the etching isn't that great. I thought a sandblaster would do better but wasn't sure. Not sure what media to use either. I was thinking walnut. Thanks again.

[@matt-rv4ub]

nice, I thought your comments were funny and honest. Thanks

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Thank you very much!

[@mrbaar69]

You cats kill me making metal to metal connections with no teflon...

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

MrBaer it was added after the video and that’s metal to plastic contact. Thank you for your concern.

[@drewhertzfeld3100]

Stay in a ne spot bro

[@alphacentauri1202]

no works

[@MrZantius]

lol put it in a cab to save the waste

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Definitely a lesson learned. 🙂

[@gabakusa]

bad product

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

It really depends on what you need. It’s a cheap alternative for small projects.

[@opagerhard7616]

Schrott

[@chauffeurmarco]

That's not one to buy. this one is a real joke. Homemades work way better that that crap.

[@charlescharles3693]

Not bad at all. I picked up a similar sandblaster on amazon that incorporates a siphon hose which allows for continuous blasting. Saves a lot of time compared to the unit you are using. www.amazon.com/dp/B07QX2RTS8

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

That could be a game-changer. Maybe I’ll buy it, use the advice in these comments, and make another video!