Sandblaster Review | Cheap Blasting Cabinet From Ebay | 220L Sand Blasting Machine & Blast Media

[@andrewbaxter9986]

What compressor are you running this off please? My current compressor is SGS 50ltr one.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Hi Andrew, great question! We're currently running a 150L compressor: ( ebay.us/JW0n9m ) We've found that sand blasting uses a remarkable amount of air, so even with a 150L tank the compressor is almost constantly running. You can certainly blast with a smaller compressor like your 50L, but you need to be patient and pause regularly allowing it to get back up to pressure. Needless to say, with all the things we do with a compressor, we have no regrets splashing out on the 150L. Couldn't go back now. Hope that helps! :)

[@randomrequirements9066]

@@SPANNERRASH Was going to ask the same thing - thanks for clarifying

[@peterobbo316]

What a great honest down to Earth video. Thanks for posting. 👍👍

[@SPANNERRASH]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Grenadier2024]

Great well explained and demonstrated video. I got one from SGS which looks pretty much identical. Do you know where is the best place to get the window films from for that size. Also have you carried out any mods or upgrades to improve the over all use. Great content.

[@SPANNERRASH]

I've seen some people use a steel mesh instead of a plastic film to stop the screen getting scratched. I am thinking of trying it. It has worked out really well, I would actually like to get another and try to modify it so that it can be used as a vapour blaster.

[@Stu-SB]

Cheers for the reply, I never noticed till now.. upgraded compressor too..can I ask does the pick up tube run at the glove side or the rear, it says the front in the manual, however I'm just making sure ...just noticed its at the glove side. Cheers for the heads up on the extractor too.... Stu

[@SPANNERRASH]

We ran it at the front, glove, side. I think the case was pierced for the fastenings. I bet you have found it a real boost to cleaning your parts!

[@ANDY-we7mr]

It's a,like from me just seen them on Ebay I have 2 ford focus mk3 front knuckle joints I love to get them spotless instead of buying new ones cos there genuine ford ones what the best media for the cabinet to get them super clean

[@SPANNERRASH]

Thanks for the like. We find that iron silicate is the best for removing rust and old paint from steel and iron. We use this one ebay.us/jhoFNw not only is it quite inexpensive it last for a long time.

[@ANDY-we7mr]

@@SPANNERRASH thanks for that I have 2 wheel hub ford focus where rusty

[@robertasjuscius1092]

Hello. Nice video mate. Do you get any dust outside while blasting ? i want to keep in my home garage. Thank you

[@SPANNERRASH]

We bought a dust extractor, like this one ebay.us/hHkqG9 , which we connect to the outlet pipe. There will always be some dust leakage from the cabinet, which is worse without an extractor. They are not too expensive.

[@robertasjuscius1092]

@@SPANNERRASH ok 👍

[@bradleypauley6036]

Great video mate, interesting that you 'upgraded' from the smaller one, I have just purchased the smaller one, any tips on using it?

[@SPANNERRASH]

I used my smaller cabinet a lot, but I do find it much easier with the larger one. Make sure you replace the screen protector frequently, it is surprising how quickly it fogs up and you can't see what you are doing. If you can sort out some extraction, maybe using a vacuum cleaner, it will really help to be able to see what you are doing. Also make sure your compressor can give you enough air, you quickly get fed up if it takes time to recharge. I hope this helps. Good luck with your projects.

[@londoncallingwithsimon6817]

Hi, I'm about to embark on sandblasting, can you explain how the media hose collects the media to firethrough the gun, I couldnt see where the other end of the media hose went.Many thanks

[@SPANNERRASH]

The media gun has a hose coming out of the bottom that links to a metal tube that goes down into the triangular catch area at the bottom of the unit. When you press the trigger and air is going through the gun it sucks the media up and through the gun. It works much better than you would think. If you don't have enough media in the bottom of the cabinet or if when it is sucking it forms a void around the end of the pipe the media stops coming through and you either have to top it up, or give it a stir. I hope my garbled expanation helps.

[@Stu-SB]

Cheers for this upload, I want to buy one for my bike and car parts, I will have to upgrade my compressor as it only sticks out 6/7 cfm with a 50ltr tank, other than media, do I need anything else for basic operations like the above. How do I clean the media or will see when it starts to degrade. Thanks in advance Stu

[@SPANNERRASH]

You can proababley start by using your existing compressor if you are happy to work with 1 minute blasting then a couple of minutes refilling! It's painful but it can be done. TBH we haven't seen the media (irons silicate) really degrade. We have changed it when we have done 5 - 10 hour blasting because it must be full of the paint and rust we have blasted off. But you can hardly tell, and the media is quite cheap. We used this ebay.us/jhoFNw The main thing that we found was a good upgrade was getting an extractor like this one ebay.us/fkS3eE The pressure inside the cabinet pushes a lot of dust out if you don't use one. You will be pleased with the results, we were!

[@mulliedog1]

Nice cabinet!

[@SPANNERRASH]

Thanks, we're pretty chuffed with it, should make life a lot easier with our various projects. :)

[@davidpriest7449]

Great video thank you

[@SPANNERRASH]

Cheers David, hope it's helpful.

[@TheYorkshireMix]

Great review mate. I've just ordered 1 the same size but different brand to help with my current project cars rusty bits👍do you reckon you could fit a 17" wheel in it? I know it will be a tight squeeze but do you think it will be possible

[@SPANNERRASH]

Cheers! They're great cabinets I'm sure you will be pleased with it. I think a 17in wheel might be a bit of a squeeze depending on the wheel's width. But if you remove the mesh floor from within the cabinet, I reckon its possible! Hope it works out for you mate

[@TheYorkshireMix]

@@SPANNERRASH cheers pal. Just spent a few hours sorting my garage out to make room for when it comes lol

[@themowerman]

Hi.. what size air compressor did you use?

[@SPANNERRASH]

It's a 150l compressor that will run at 10 bar. I hope that helps.

[@miles-thesleeper-monroe8466]

Great vid guys. Would this be big enough to do a wheel?

[@SPANNERRASH]

Cheers mate, depends on the wheel size. I think a 17in wheel might be a bit of a squeeze. But if you remove the mesh floor from within the cabinet, I reckon it's possible. Smaller wheels would probably be fine, it'll be a bit awkward but definitely doable.

[@terrydonegan1622]

I wonder would this remove chrome off my aluminium snare drum?

[@SPANNERRASH]

Hi Terry, it definitely would do! But I think it would probably be way too aggressive with this media for what you're describing and ruin it. Although you can get much softer media which gives a much finer finish that might work. Alternatively look up vapor blasting, a lot of people swear by that when its Aluminium. Hope that helps. :)

[@terrydonegan1622]

@@SPANNERRASH thanks very much for the advice.

[@parmverdi4122]

HI, which air compressor do you use? Does it have to be a big powerful one? Thanks

[@SPANNERRASH]

Hi, we use a big 150L compressor like this one: ebay.us/xPZsMU When you're sand blasting, it uses a considerable amount of air so you're definitely better off with a big one if you want to be working continuously. If you have a small one, you find that you have to keep waiting for it to recharge which can be frustrating. You still end up getting the job done though! Hope that helps

[@chriswatts6161]

Is it just the cabinet, sand and a compressor I need for sand blasting?

[@SPANNERRASH]

If you're buying a new cabinet like the one in this vid then it will likely come with all the bits and pieces you need. Other than that, a compressor and media (I'd recommend iron silicate) and you're away. Check out the video description for links to my recommendations. Hope that helps!

[@TheWizardOfTheFens]

How has this held up over time?

[@SPANNERRASH]

Hi mate, it's still going strong but it only gets occasional use lately. For a cheap one I can only recommend it, good value.

[@andrewbaxter9103]

Is there any way to alter the air pressure coming through the gun itself. My work place has just brought one today, but there doesn't seem to be much power behind it. Its currently got glass bead in it.

[@SPANNERRASH]

We run ours from a 250l compressor that gives a max of 10bar. To be honest we don't turn the pressure down, it seems to settle to around 6bar on the output dial when we are using it. The pressure at the gun hasn't been a problem, and the compressor keeps up with it in use. We are using Iron Silicate media. We had to keep stopping when we had a smaller compressor. I am not sure if this will help but good luck in solving it.

[@denguefever9489]

Is there a hole built into this for a vacuum system?

[@SPANNERRASH]

Hi mate, yep there's a hole on the left side and the back of the cabinet which you can open up to connect a vacuum system. There's actually a matching vacuum for this cabinet: ebay.us/GbbzeE

[@ianhands9289]

Hi looking to buy one of these, are you still pleased with it or would you choice a different one? Cheers

[@SPANNERRASH]

Hi Ian, this one seems absolutely spot on for our needs so far, it'd be nice for it to be a bit bigger still. But they jump up in price as you get into more commercial territory then. It's holding up very well, especially for a "cheap" one, even living in the garage. I could definitely recommend it. This is the exact one in the vid of that helps: ebay.us/vcr3kY Cheers!

[@ianhands9289]

@@SPANNERRASH thank you for your reply that really helps 👍

[@youreright3664]

How often do you need to change the media?

[@SPANNERRASH]

To be honest, I havent changed the media in this cabinet yet, and we've probably blasted for around 15 hours in it. If you thoroughly degrease and clean anything you want to blast in there beforehand, then the media can last a surprisingly long time. Hope that helps!

[@youreright3664]

@@SPANNERRASH Thank you for the reply.... all the best

[@298CRE8]

Ceramic tips or actual carbide? 😂😉💪✌️

[@SPANNERRASH]

These pink ones are just ceramic tips I believe, carbide ones are much fancier and darker in colour.

[@298CRE8]

@@SPANNERRASH iknow was just joking because you said carbide meaning ceramic ✌️

[@SPANNERRASH]

@@298CRE8 Haha oops, I must've misspoken there 😂

[@andrewlambert4934]

Cheap Chinese one.. even the expensive one are made in China my friend.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Cheap one then! Everything is Chinese these days, even my evening meal :)

[@andrewlambert4934]

@@SPANNERRASH no.. hang on. I've found something today thats not made in china.. WOLF compressors. They made in Australia.. so thats my compressor sorted lol.

[@SPANNERRASH]

@@andrewlambert4934 Assembled in Australia at best mate 😂