Can this Harbor Freight compressor run my sandblaster?

Sand blasting takes a lot of compressed air. Can a standard compressor like this Harbor Freight compressor keep up?
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[@justinheinen2666]

Wow. The perfect video does exist!

[@hulqb.smashing6112]

Just ruined all my hopes and dreams. Truth hurts.😢

[@alfonsomendez6633]

Siri what size compressor do I need to run my DEWALT Abrasive BlastVac for Clean, Portable Sandblasting?

[@wyelandlebeouf7202]

Say for instance im just blasting a few small parts on an old tiller as opposed to sanding and wire wheeling. I dont mind being patient that seems to be alot faster and alot less damaging to thin metal, especially since it cant "keep up" with gun provided. That being said then it is much less likely to damage a something as oppsed to wire wheel or flap disk. Belt sander is does bell but doesnt access the small crevices that id like to get to bare metal. From what i see in the video im more than happy with that because then you can go prime a piece while building pressure again. I know its against your judgement but im doing it anyways 😅😂😅

[@wyelandlebeouf7202]

Edit to my previous comment found one at 3.5hp with 5.7scfm for 100 bucks! thats twice the horsepower and a little more air circumference and its still an oilless compressor a decent find indeed alot better than anything im finding at harbor freight for 200 or marketplace etc for that matter they all seem to make 1.5 - 1.7hp with 4.0scfm so im buying it in the morning!

[@blastitall]

Blast and wait isn't necessarily a bad. It all depends on the project. One of the big issues is the incorrect labeling of blast guns and the CFM needed for blasting. This causes people to have to blast and wait when they were not anticipating it. This video explains one of the issues with a very common gun: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpe1i2BrmMmfj5Y

[@ShockeyUSA]

May I ask what compressor that is?

[@blastitall]

@@ShockeyUSA the one in the video is a MCGRAW 21 Gallon, 175 PSI Oil-Free Vertical Air Compressor from Harbor Freight. It is my personal compressor. I purchased it about 4 years ago.

[@bryanf6210]

Do you have any suggestions for budget compressor that will work well?

[@blastitall]

There are several companies out there that make a 3 HP compressor, but the cost is usually between $1200 to $1500.

[@bryanf6210]

@blastitall okay thanks I'll keep am eye out for 3 hp or above. Tank size suggestion?

[@blastitall]

The standard 40-60 gallon tank size should be good.

[@jeffweber5546]

would harbor freights new truck mounted air compressor work supposed to have 24 SCFM & 30gal tank?

[@blastitall]

If you stick to a suction gun that is 21 CFM or less. That would be our number 4 gun with a 1/8" air jet and 1/4" Nozzle. This chart shows how they are paired: blast-it-all.com/cfm_requirements/

[@jeffweber5546]

@@blastitall thanks for the info I appreciate it 👍

[@a.c.m.e.ink.4568]

P.O.S. 💩Mine died in less than 2 years time, with very little use. Mostly to air up tires, or occasionally run an air tool or two. Well of $250.00 wasted. Good luck with finding support or parts. Pretty much non-existent.

[@blastitall]

What type of work were you using the compressor for?