Hi, All
Doing my first ground up restoration, and I've definitely got the bug to do more.
I've come to the realization I could really use a blasting cabinet of my own. A little research shows several cabinets from Harbor Freight that are economical and would meet my modest needs.
Problem is, the cabinet specs suggest a compressor capable of at least 10 CFM, which basically means an expensive compressor that runs on 220v, which I'm not wired for in my work area. On the other hand, portable compressors that run on 110v go for only a few hundred dollars, but the best push only around 5 or 6 CFM at around 100 PSI.
Anybody got experience with this? Does the smaller compressor just cycle often and interrupt your work, or is it incapable of pushing enough air for occasional blasting of old paint, oxidation, etc on one or two parts at a time?
I'd like to have the air available to run a ratchet, clean parts, raise a lift, etc, but need enough capacity to make it work with a blasting cabinet, too.
Any input and/or recommended solutions greatly appreciated!
Doing my first ground up restoration, and I've definitely got the bug to do more.
I've come to the realization I could really use a blasting cabinet of my own. A little research shows several cabinets from Harbor Freight that are economical and would meet my modest needs.
Problem is, the cabinet specs suggest a compressor capable of at least 10 CFM, which basically means an expensive compressor that runs on 220v, which I'm not wired for in my work area. On the other hand, portable compressors that run on 110v go for only a few hundred dollars, but the best push only around 5 or 6 CFM at around 100 PSI.
Anybody got experience with this? Does the smaller compressor just cycle often and interrupt your work, or is it incapable of pushing enough air for occasional blasting of old paint, oxidation, etc on one or two parts at a time?
I'd like to have the air available to run a ratchet, clean parts, raise a lift, etc, but need enough capacity to make it work with a blasting cabinet, too.
Any input and/or recommended solutions greatly appreciated!
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