Harbor freight sand blaster kit review

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[@hillmakeitbetter]

I enjoyed the straight forward review with a touch of humor. Well balanced, thanks for the honest review.

[@themechanic6117]

No problem. Thanks for watching 👍I appreciate the comment

[@jimtalbott9535]

Basically what I was wanting to say - you showed basic use, including accessories and safety needs - plenty of lols in there too! Thanks!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching👍

[@thedevilinfrankenstein6503]

"...a grown man with the strength of a child..." lmao, that is funny. Good content, and thank you for sharing your experience.

[@themechanic6117]

Lol no problem😂 . Thanks for watching 👍

[@frankw8876]

That's a job for a grown woman. That's what wives are for.

[@jumpkeys]

Keepin’ it 2020 !! Ha ha

[@kevinlamarr1424]

I just bought an antique cast iron stove and from what I saw this will be fine for that purpose.

[@Robert8455]

Entertaining and informative without a lot of b.s. so thank you for that! I appreciate the 3 second intro too!

[@themechanic6117]

Youre welcome

[@ashagon]

Just picked one up yesterday for around $20. It was on sale and with a 20% off coupon, I got it. I have a good sized compressor so I think this will work just fine for what I need.

[@themechanic6117]

Good luck

[@themechanic6117]

Good luck👍

[@ivandurann6332]

Hey Quick question what size compressor do you used? Thank you 👍

[@ashagon]

Yes it worked fine.

[@josephprotokowicz5120]

Yo, well done! The comedy blurbs... Nice touch! Thanks for the review. Spraying into a Wal-Mart box, using a bungie for spray painting! That's me ALL day long. Good quality work for the everyday man who's on a budget! That's how it's done!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank for watching. Glad you liked the approach on simplicity 👍

[@lukealvarez530]

Excellent lighthearted video; I use this tool to sandblast motorcycle rims. Works well.

[@themechanic6117]

Nice! Glad it worked for you

[@jimmystate]

Thanks for the video...2 yrs later and still a help

[@coricorgi2801]

I have a 20+ year old 4 gallon, 2 HP, 2.6 scfm at 90 psi Campbell Hausfeld compressor. At 50 psi it should be adequate to meet the 50 psi, 3.5 cfm minimum air requirement, yet when I tried it, no media would move through the blaster. The media was Harbor Freight's 80 grit glass bead same as you are using. I could see it lying in the air bleed hole at the exit from the container. After some thinking, I took the gun apart and found it was assembled wrong. The nozzle inside has a gasket and an O ring. The nozzle had been assembled and inserted backwards. The nozzle has small hole which should go towards the ceramic nozzle. That small hole is centered right above the media input. It is what creates the vacuum via the Venturi effect to pull the media up. When it was put in backwards, a large hole was over the media input which created almost no vacuum. It works fine now even with a small compressor.

[@wallamazoo01]

Came over to this video because the other one had too much BS. Really helped me stay informed and entertained. Since it will take glass bead, it will qualify for ADA texturing according to local and state regulation.

[@jmystmbrg]

Best product review i have ever watched...BRILLIANT!!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@oneshothooligan6279]

Nice I use mine often made a nice blast cabinet for it. Pairs nice with powder coat sprayer kit. Even though I still use a rattle can. Powder is stronger. Good review.

[@jamiehawn8755]

Caliper looks great. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@eastcoastken]

Picking one up in the next few days for a go kart frame. I too noticed alot of people running a small pancake air tank.

[@chvydrptop]

Good video, I usually just do electrolysis on calipers, gets all the rust off and then primer, paint and rebuild

[@themechanic6117]

I need to try electrolysis...

[@robswrenches9501]

I have something to add to my wishlist. I never even considered using one before now. It's a good start for those of us who don't have a blast cabinet.👍

[@themechanic6117]

+Rob's Wrenches exactly, it's messy but a great alternative. Trust me ,I wanted a blast cabinet I just don't have the space for it . The good thing is if I do find space for a cabinet and didn't spend a lot of money on this one so it won't really feel like a waste of $.

[@edwardlucas8333]

Thank you, covered most of my questions...and an extra thnak you for keeping nit from being boring LOL I think Ill blow the $35 and grab one for myself....

[@drivewaygarage1561]

Thanks for the video, I just bought a Sears sandblaster which looks similar at a yard sale for 20 bucks with a bunch of sand now all I need is a air compressor so I can try it out

[@themechanic6117]

Nice buy! Good luck on your projects 👍

[@ACoustaDC]

Great video... Quick to the point and the right amount of humor. Thumbs up brah!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching 👍I appreciate it

[@ajose223w3]

Thanks for mentioning the compressor you used a lot of people don’t put that in the videos

[@lisacolbert5987]

Caliper looks brand new ! Nice .

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@garylcamp]

Excellent review. Covered every important detail. You got me on the candy. Funny. I would like a review of sand, walnut and other media.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 👍

[@BruceLyeg]

Good review. I'm in the same boat as you, no room for a cabinet. I'll have to get one of these and maybe build something or just use it outside. That isn't candy, it's like Kool-aid, you have to mix it with water and drink it.

[@themechanic6117]

Bruce L. Thanks I appreciate it, there's KZbin vids of people making home made blast cabinets which I plan on doing .you should check them out. Lmao , next time I'll try to make some grape drank with it 👍😂

[@kevinlamarr1424]

Bruce L. I’m doing a six burner full oven cast iron stove. No way to put that in a blast cabinet either.

[@weissmag]

Grape Draaaaank !!!! My favourite ! What size air compressor do you recommend and is that an 3/8 " air line? Please tell some details of setting up the glass-blaster !!!! Can I use it to do the whole car including underneath to prepare the bottom for rust proofing?

[@themechanic6117]

Yes it's a 3/8 I think my tank is a 20 gal n it works fine the compressor just runs a lot so a bigger tank would be ideal. I suppose you could you it on a car but it would take forever

[@weissmag]

thanx , so what size would I need for my chevy van? To glass-blast it and underneath?

[@3dvisiongamer213]

My little alligator hands! Ha love the graphic

[@themechanic6117]

😂thanks

[@roberto0612fcb]

Mine does not seem to succion up the media, do you have any idea what's wrong? I have a 20 gal air compressor.

[@methemonkeyking]

Thanks for the review brother. Having the right size compressor is important.

[@themechanic6117]

Exactly the bigger the compressor the better it will work

[@sronnau99]

I was all in my serious mode and you broke out the funny! Thank you! Just what I needed to chill the heck out!

[@themechanic6117]

Lmao great to hear! Glad you enjoyed.thanks for watching

[@shanesubashe787]

Love the sarcasm. Good info.

[@Badgertronix]

We don't have Harbor freight but we get an identical looking blaster here. Good to know it works, I need one. Cheers!

[@themechanic6117]

+Badgertronix prepare to have a mess lol but yes it's pretty cool to have .

[@Micscience]

Everytime I watch a video of these blasters no one talks about raising the blasting unit up high to let the gravity feed its way in it helps alot better that way.

[@southern_merican]

im gonna do the same paint, but im gonna add a tiny chrome or white acura emblem to it. !

[@invalidargument2598]

Just bought the same kit. Good instructional video and you're funny to boot 😆 Thanks!

[@themechanic6117]

Lol thanks for watching 👍have fun with the sand blaster.

[@stephenwgreen78]

Caliper looks great 👍. Sandblaster seems to work

[@themechanic6117]

Yeah it's not too bad

[@Rodriguez_ca]

What compressor would you recommend for this sandblaster?

[@themechanic6117]

The biggest one you can afford. These things use a ton of air

[@stevengoodman67]

Stellar job, you should be a teacher or at least a professional product reviewer. I chuckled the whole time yet learned everything I need to know about getting this product, and I will now. If I watch another dry, boring how-to from another country, backwoods bumpkin, I’m gonna wash my mouth out with buckshot Again,, awesome job buddy.

[@themechanic6117]

Lmao ! Thank you 😝👍

[@curtkennedy4710]

Best review on KZbin! Informative but funny as hell! Thank you for posting!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@d.j.robinson9424]

The pink triangles in the men's restroom is pretty good, it's like FREE Rock candy..😂

[@davidgomez5116]

This video is so underrated such a great review thank you very informative I didn't know that the different media is used for different applications I thought it's all just to get stuff off of whatever you're working on

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for watching

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Man I got to get me one of those and maybe a booth to go with it ... that caliper came out fantastic..you inspired me thanks ..👍

[@themechanic6117]

Get a standard blast cabinet. I ended up selling this unit because after i got my blast cabinet i had no use for this one

[@Angry-Little-Fish]

I bought one and it works on all parts I use it to clean engines and rusty parts well worth the $30

[@themechanic6117]

Definitely

[@precilianomartinez7387]

What size compressor are you using?

[@Angry-Little-Fish]

Mike Martinez 8 gallon harbor fright

[@jeffwolf8018]

You can use white vinegar two or three gallons put it inside a 5 gallon bucket let it sit submerged overnight take it out the next day with a heavy stream of water wash it off wipe it then down with a clean Rag and then lightly oil it it'll be as good as new. You might have to get a toothbrush to get into hard-to-reach areas of the tools or other type of tools to get in there and scrub the crap out very efficient.

[@SM-mb6vw]

Soooooooo pretty, the red paint job that is!

[@stevegibson8920]

Grest video bro. Absolutely enjoyed your humor! Cheers

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@johnbuffum6135]

Kudos for talking about the safety gear! DIYers tend to neglect that. (mea culpa, mea maxima culpa! Scars to prove it.) DIYers take note. DO pay attention to safety. Err on the side of caution. As a result of your video, I'm buying one. A shop charges $25 to sand blast an item. Two items, and it pays for itself.

[@secnav32]

Great work

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@woodrell]

I tried the candy in mine and it was ok. A little vodka and it went down ok

[@woodrell]

Great job

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@demonikah255]

I laughed my ass off at the candy bit.

[@themechanic6117]

😂👍

[@rossfricke2010]

bahahaha

[@jennab313]

OMG! Here I was expecting all seriousness like other videos and I'm LMAO!! Great video! Thanks so much 😉

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for watching 😁

[@EXOVCDS]

Nice! I have a similar simple setup. Caliper is looking sweet! Definitely good for another 10HP once bolted to the car! =)

[@themechanic6117]

+Thomas EXOVCDS it's a mess but I love it, im trying to come up with a simple DIY blast cabinet.good videos on YT of that. Actually I'm painting the bracket as well so that's 15hp👍💪

[@EXOVCDS]

Same color or different? My mounting brackets are different from the calipers... looks sweet!

[@themechanic6117]

+Thomas EXOVCDS I was thinking the same color because these rear calipers are so tiny I was hoping the bracket matching would make the caliper look bigger lol. But a different color might look good... any pics of your calipers?

[@EXOVCDS]

I need to treat them with a new coat this year... 7 years old. instagram.com/p/BCwU91ulDXz/

[@timkilbourn5685]

Only 10HP?? Are you kidding me! He was using High GLOSS red, that is like the Ferrari of red paint. Easily a good 80HP once all 4 are on the car. 🤪🤪🤣

[@wyattoneable]

That will do. You made a good point about having an air compressor with a proper size tank. In this case size does matter. :)

[@themechanic6117]

+wyattoneable exactly, I didn't bother trying my small compressor. I'm happy with the blaster . 👍

[@KevinGroce13]

I came for a review ... it took a while but we finally arrived.

[@sfcd4757]

curious...you had plugged up the piston bore...did you not want to clean that area as well or is it not ideal too? i would think it would get very dirty as well. but then again brake fluid in there so i guess maybe not to avoid any contamination to the fluid when its all put together again

[@themechanic6117]

Blast media in the bore can be difficult to remove or mess up the sealing surface.

[@petrusbenckey]

Can i use it to remove hard rust from big surface of metal like poles ,gates ,grill, etc and which compressor should i use for it? I don't look for something professional because i'll use it one time and stop. So i don't want to spend much money.

[@lovermon69]

Thanks for the sweet review. Looking at this item to clean direct injection valves. Harbor freight seems to really come through, when you need to finish projects.

[@themechanic6117]

Nice! Good luck

[@lisacolbert5987]

I see you’ve got a Thomas EXOVCDS sticker on your tool cabinet. I’m subbed to him and actually am watching your vid bc thinking about using one of these to help deal with the rust at the corners of the windows on my ‘89 Vanagon T3 T25 Transporter. I just want to be really thorough and not have to buy new rubber gaskets and do it all over again in a few years. Want to do it right and maybe use an epoxy primer or ? Anyway , thanks !

[@themechanic6117]

If the rubber is damaged and wont seal you may have to replace it After the repair of the rust.

[@TheOfficialSoulfire]

Lmao alligator hands.Funny and informative,thankyou

[@themechanic6117]

😂 thanks for watching

[@humblyright]

I always give the harbor freight candies to my 5 year old kid.

[@gregorysampson8759]

Have not had any luck with mine and I have a a big 80 gallon 5hp compressor

[@danmcsweeney3396]

I bought this model thinking it would be sufficient for stain and polyurethane removal from cabinets. The nozzle that comes with the blaster is too wide, so I purchased the 3/32 nozzles and the base is thinner, so the set screw dosen't hold it in place. Does anyone know the proper installation or additional parts to utilize the 3/32 nozzles?

[@eduardocorrochio162]

Good job. Caliper looks cool and your video was very informative.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank YOU

[@jonathannieves8896]

I bought one today with the glass media, I want to blast off the rust inside a motorcycle gas tank, any recommendations

[@themechanic6117]

It might be difficult to clean the inside the tank.

[@AceSolomon94]

Bro, you should give powdercoating a shot, it's more durable than spray paint, plus all you need is the system, powder & an oven/heat gun to bake the powder 👌💯

[@themechanic6117]

I dont have the soace for powder coating equipment

[@AceSolomon94]

@@themechanic6117 you have an air compressor & if you rented a generator from Home Depot it'll work

[@broderp]

I like your style. Informative and funny. Good job.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you 👍

[@41Zman]

got one last year also use glass bead works pretty good

[@MrJohnandMargie]

Yep, thats what i wanted to know, its not candy in the bag. Seriously, good kit, will get one now. Or maybe make one from old gas cylinder…..

[@jamesdebesse5147]

Nice review, buddy! I found it helpful. I liked the alligator bit too. People who downvoted don't like comedy I guess.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@chrisbpreston]

You know the hopper doubles up as a cabinet right?

[@nicolasbritos6773]

What was the air delivery on your compressor?

[@wondersteven]

Thanks. Any updated thoughts on this item?

[@IAMKVM]

Whats the psi and cfm of the air compressor that you used with the blasting kit? Thank you

[@clintonminer7636]

Great video

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@MMGDres]

Do you think this kit could be used to sandblast a car frame?

[@themechanic6117]

This isn't made for that large scale of a job. It would take forever and cost you a ton in media

[@BlurredOutBoy]

Love the review and sense of humor. gj.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@curtiss.arnold1318]

Good review, funny jokes 10/10 my guy

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@towboater79]

Would this blaster be good for removing paint from motorcycle parts?

[@davidsamkow7936]

Is it possible to use this as a cheap Dry Ice Blaster? Would it clog up?

[@musicman1685]

You thought that was candy? Come on man! Square pack! Crystals! Obviously.. Harbor Freight knew you’d bring a samich so they added that salt pack just in case u forgot urs. I ❤️ HF

[@robtankbuster5215]

Funny and informative.

[@betocastaneda1597]

hello, can you reuse the sand or glass ?

[@themechanic6117]

If you find a way to contain it yes you can reuse it. It tends to spray everywhere which is why i was using a box

[@betocastaneda1597]

@@themechanic6117 thanks my friend

[@DeeDogg]

Question. does it removes it or just sprays a coat over it?

[@themechanic6117]

It removes

[@russ5234101]

I was about to say I never got any candy from Harbor freight

[@f.d.english5080]

Hey, after blasting and hitting it with brake cleaner, how long did you wait to prime? I'm not sure if I followed right. Do you do anything after the brake cleaner, before Prime? Thanks

[@themechanic6117]

Waited about 30 min to make sure brake clean is dried then started to primmer it

[@f.d.english5080]

@@themechanic6117 thanks dude. Just bought the same blaster kit. I gots candy too! Yay mystery flavor

[@themechanic6117]

😂😂👍

[@jamestiscareno4387]

Thinner wipe it first with laquer thinner.

[@sronnau99]

What would say is the minimum size air compressor to use?

[@270wsm140gr]

Can aluminum oxide 100g be used with this blaster?

[@slikballa]

how long can you blast with tht size?

[@andylooney6830]

Got one the other day. Can't seem to get it to shoot consistently. When I do get the media to shoot, it works well. Any ideas?

[@themechanic6117]

You may need a bigger air compressor. Make sure the hose isnt kinked. Even mine doesnt spray consistently, its normal for it to skip

[@andylooney6830]

@@themechanic6117 saw in another video that crushed walnut shells are too coarse. Going to try a finer media. My air compressor is very large, I'm pretty sure that isn't the problem. Thoughts?

[@themechanic6117]

Ive never tried crushed walnuts so that may be a issue. Like i said mine doesnt spray media consistently either. Its more like on off on off with mine while holding the trigger

[@anton1949]

Very nicely done.

[@NEOSOLAIRIS]

Damn candy! Ended up at the hospital

[@themechanic6117]

😂😂 results may vary

[@Thatonedude1979]

I just went and bought this it was on sale for $29 at Harbor freight specifically from your review so I hope this works out

[@themechanic6117]

Great, hope it works for you 👍

[@johngibson3594]

Squires eat walnut shells after your done blasting. Thanks for the review I plan on buying one

[@themechanic6117]

+John Gibson some lucky squirrels then lol ,thanks for watching

[@graystone3048]

Funny guy! Loved the review and thank you for NOT UNBOXING ON VIDEO! That’s the dumbest biggest waste of time I’ve ever seen in videos. It’s annoying and useless. Great job all around!

[@comfeefort]

No like the candy? Harbor Freight sells everything, get an iron stomach

[@marcusanton95]

Just silly enough to be entertaining. Good review.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@RonLawTV]

What size compressor did you use? How many psi?

[@JackRR15]

3:33 I know you said you didn't use teflon tape and you didn't have any leaks but can 't we hear the thing leaking as you plug it haha?

[@Phyoomz]

You got a "like" for skipping the unboxing... I'm 23 seconds in and already good job!

[@Phyoomz]

damnit, had to take away the like for the "candy" joke

[@themechanic6117]

Lol no problem👍

[@Phyoomz]

@@themechanic6117 lol. you got ur like back

[@atvmudder9425]

How long do you think it would take to sand blast a whole car?

[@themechanic6117]

I wouldnt even try that. You'd spend more money in blast material than what it cost to pay professionals to do it

[@dirtyfish6238]

I'm going to get one.

[@TheNuggetshooter]

Great video. I have a 60 gallon compressor and I am hopeful this will work for me. I want to remove rust from horseshoes I do projects with. I am trying to cut back on the time I spend at the wire wheel getting rust off. I do not have room for a cabinet in my garage, but a very large back yard with about half covered with decomposed granite. Hopefully this unit will do the trick. Thanks for posting.

[@themechanic6117]

I think it will work great for you👍 .thanks for watching

[@n14cummins262262]

@@themechanic6117 what size of compressor did you use

[@themechanic6117]

20gal

[@magnificenthonky]

Oh, good. Here's the info I needed. If a 20 gallon compressor is suitable, so should my 24 gallon be 👍

[@themechanic6117]

If you plan on using it for a long the compressor will constantly run but it'll work