bead blast cabinet suggestions

Dragsinger · 05-21-2010, 08:26 PM

It is time to buy a blast cabinet, let me hear what some of you are using. I need one that will accommodate small aluminum parts up to large enough for a big block cylinder head or big block intake.

Also, let me know about your blast media choices.

njk53 · 05-21-2010, 08:54 PM

I have a Dayton that I have had for 10 years now and like it. The only things I have replaced is the protective glass and the carbide tip. I think Grainger still sells Daytons.

A Trinmac unit built in Michigan is almost identical to the Dayton. Good quality and replacement parts are readily available and reasonably priced.

Steer clear of the crap Harbor Freight sells. The cheap price may be tempting but workmanship is shoddy and made in China. Buy a decent quality unit and it will last you a lifetime.

Danny Ashley · 05-21-2010, 09:48 PM

TPtools.com has any size cabinet you might need . They have a large selection of abrasivies and all the replacement parts. I've had mine for at least 10 years with no problems. I use it mainly to clean all the steel parts for my carburetors and then have them plated. One winter I did over 2500 pieces and actually wore-out the abrasive. I use their glass beads on the steel and aluminum parts. With the aluminum baseplates I use 40 P.S.I. and it makes them look new with no pitting. I can even clean the airhorn and fuel bowl without hurting the di-chromate plating with 20 P.S.I. They have fast shipping also. I highly recommend them. Danny

treessavoy · 05-22-2010, 12:31 AM

I've had my TP blast cabinet for more that ten years and wouldn't buy anything else. I had it 3 days after I ordered it!

JimR

Dragsinger · 05-22-2010, 07:13 AM

Thanks Guys, I appreciate the feedback.

This unit looks perfect for my needs http://www.tptools.com/p/431,367_780...html#aReadMore

Dragsinger · 05-22-2010, 07:18 AM

or this model looks like an excellent option

http://www.tptools.com/p/795,54_Fast...t-Cabinet.html

before placing an order I will call the tech line to discuss with model best fits my needs.

Jack Matyas · 05-22-2010, 08:45 AM

850 looks like the better value ...with all the extras .

427_ED · 05-22-2010, 09:13 AM

I see the TP units on ebay. Sometimes they are listed at 10% off or free shipping.

Blown68 · 05-22-2010, 03:26 PM

We use an Empire Pro-finish. Have had the machine going on 15 years and it runs about 3 hours a day other than replacing consumables (glass, nozzles and hose) it's a work horse. Uses glass bead, most cleaning brass and steel.Not cheap but reliable!

http://empire-airblast.com/products_cabinets.html

05-21-2010, 08:26 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	bead blast cabinet suggestions It is time to buy a blast cabinet, let me hear what some of you are using. I need one that will accommodate small aluminum parts up to large enough for a big block cylinder head or big block intake. Also, let me know about your blast media choices.

05-21-2010, 08:54 PM	#2
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: bead blast cabinet suggestions I have a Dayton that I have had for 10 years now and like it. The only things I have replaced is the protective glass and the carbide tip. I think Grainger still sells Daytons. A Trinmac unit built in Michigan is almost identical to the Dayton. Good quality and replacement parts are readily available and reasonably priced. Steer clear of the crap Harbor Freight sells. The cheap price may be tempting but workmanship is shoddy and made in China. Buy a decent quality unit and it will last you a lifetime. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

05-21-2010, 09:48 PM	#3
Danny Ashley Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,In. Posts: 267 Likes: 60 Liked 110 Times in 29 Posts	Re: bead blast cabinet suggestions TPtools.com has any size cabinet you might need . They have a large selection of abrasivies and all the replacement parts. I've had mine for at least 10 years with no problems. I use it mainly to clean all the steel parts for my carburetors and then have them plated. One winter I did over 2500 pieces and actually wore-out the abrasive. I use their glass beads on the steel and aluminum parts. With the aluminum baseplates I use 40 P.S.I. and it makes them look new with no pitting. I can even clean the airhorn and fuel bowl without hurting the di-chromate plating with 20 P.S.I. They have fast shipping also. I highly recommend them. Danny

05-22-2010, 12:31 AM	#4
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: bead blast cabinet suggestions I've had my TP blast cabinet for more that ten years and wouldn't buy anything else. I had it 3 days after I ordered it! JimR __________________ Jim Rountree

05-22-2010, 07:13 AM	#5
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: bead blast cabinet suggestions Thanks Guys, I appreciate the feedback. This unit looks perfect for my needs http://www.tptools.com/p/431,367_780...html#aReadMore

05-22-2010, 07:18 AM	#6
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: bead blast cabinet suggestions or this model looks like an excellent option http://www.tptools.com/p/795,54_Fast...t-Cabinet.html before placing an order I will call the tech line to discuss with model best fits my needs.

05-22-2010, 08:45 AM	#7
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,913 Likes: 403 Liked 1,930 Times in 388 Posts	Re: bead blast cabinet suggestions 850 looks like the better value ...with all the extras . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

05-22-2010, 09:13 AM	#8
427_ED Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nicholasville, KY Posts: 265 Likes: 54 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: bead blast cabinet suggestions I see the TP units on ebay. Sometimes they are listed at 10% off or free shipping.

05-22-2010, 03:26 PM	#9
Blown68 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Annapolis, Md. Posts: 0 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: bead blast cabinet suggestions We use an Empire Pro-finish. Have had the machine going on 15 years and it runs about 3 hours a day other than replacing consumables (glass, nozzles and hose) it's a work horse. Uses glass bead, most cleaning brass and steel.Not cheap but reliable! http://empire-airblast.com/products_cabinets.html